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Greetings!

Some great articles this month as we were quite inspired by the recently finished Australian Biggest Loser TV series. What a fascintaing show, full of hard work and determination, and the results achieved by all contestants was nothing short of remarkable.

In one article we detail the main training principles that helped the Biggest Loser's achieve such great results. One principle is training volume, which also applies to the profile on Chris McCormack - Australia's most successful Ironman. Whether you are an Ironman or not, getting more activity into your day is a critical factor in weight loss. On a simple level: the more you move, the more you lose!

You've probably seen a new face around the gym as Lisa Studach has joined the team. Lisa has an excellent training background with experience as a runner and triathlete, and can be regularly seen hitting the pavement along Manly Beach or taking our Group Fitness session on Thursday nights. Lisa is working part time while she finishes her Masters degree in languages at Sydney University.

Training wise it's into the running season now so check out our list of fitness events from 5km fun runs, 10km races, the 14km City to Surf, and even some half marathons coming up over the next six months. There's also the Manly Soft Sand Classic on 11th June.

Well done to Sally on a great Bondi Barefoot time!

Yours in health and fitness,

Complete Personal Fitness Training

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Articles

	The Australian series of the Biggest Loser finished last week and the dramatic changes in weight, size, and consequently health by it's competitors was simply amazing! We look at what fitness and training principles that underlie their impressive success. Find out more...
	A hundred thousand years ago, the choice was simple when it came to a drink ­ there was no choice! It was water water water. Today we have soft drinks, ice teas, fruit juices, coffee and more, and some of these choices are very high in calories. The wrong drink for keeping hydrated could mean you gain several kilograms of weight each year. Check out good drinks and bad drinks...
	Australia's Chris McCormack is no stranger to hard work and long hauls of training. He has been at the top of long course triathlon events for the last 10 years, and since his first Ironman in 2002 he has dominated the gruelling 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run race. Find out more...
	Australian parents seem to be ignoring the expanding waistlines of their offspring. Only a quarter of overweight or obese childrens' parents thought their children were indeed overweight, and the majority believed them to be the same size as their healthy weight classmates. Find out more...
	From the cold and crazy files: a Queensland policeman has conquered polar bears and extreme sub-zero temperatures to become the first Australian to run a marathon at the North Pole!  Brendan Smith made good with his bizarre New Year's resolution by successfully completing the gruelling event. The 42 kilometre run is dubbed the world's coolest marathon and it took Smith a time of seven hours, 13 minutes and 40 seconds.
	The effects of menopause can be treated with HRT but researchers in Spain found exercise was also an effective defence against unwanted symptoms of menopause. Those in the study who followed an exercise program had 13% fewer symptoms over a 12 month period while those remaining sedentary had 8% more. Exercise for women also helps with bone strength, health, and wellbeing. Find out more...

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