500 For The Fight has proven to be our most successful weight loss fundraiser in Health Mates history… Christina, Health Mates Centre Manager, came up with the idea of a team of gym members (and those from the community who wished to take part) all donating their unwanted kilos to charity. The aim was to […]
NAME: Jay Hopa AGE: 27 MEMBER SINCE: December 2011 GOAL: To lose another 20 kilos PROGRESS TO DATE: Took part in 500 for the Fight weight-loss challenge and lost all 5kgs pledged. TIP: ” Suck it up now so you don’t have to suck it in later.” How long have you been a member of Health Mates? […]
To celebrate our 17th birthday, we’re dropping our joining fee to just $17. That’s a saving of $62!* So if you’ve been thinking of joining Health Mates, this is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your health and fitness goals before the new year and to save some money while you’re at it. […]
Blood Pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery tube when blood flows through the arteries. The pressure when the heart contracts and sends out blood is called the systolic (highest) pressure. The pressure when the heart di-lates and blood flows into the heart is called the diastolic (lowest) pressure. We measure this using a […]
Matinee and Off-peak members will be welcome at any time on Public Holidays. Over the Christmas and New Year period, we know many of you take time off to spend with family and friends or head away for holidays. Plus our instructors deserve a well-earned rest. For this reason we run a reduced timetable. Make […]
For the 12 days leading up to Christmas we are declaring free class access to every class on our timetable. There are no catches, no limits, no pressure to join… just our gift to you! Simply mention ’12 Days of Christmas’ on your arrival to receive your free class pass. Not sure what class to take? Check out […]
By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) There are many benefits to participating in group exercise classes, some of which we will look at in more detail below. 1. BEAT THE BOREDOM A common reason given for quitting an exercise program is boredom. A variety of class formats will keep you […]
Before we hit the festive season and the party invites start rolling in, it’s time to get ahead with your calorie expenditure. You know that you’ll be consuming more calories at the end of November and all the way through December. But don’t worry, our high energy classes will keep those calories at bay. High […]
Over the years I have met many people who have had shoulder issues involving the rotator cuff (RC) and I realised that most people do not really know what the rotator cuff is and what it does. The rotator cuff is not one muscle, but four small muscles, which attach to the long arm bone […]
Do you have the qualities to join our award-winning team? POSITION: Member Services Consultant STATUS: Permanent part-time We are seeking a bubbly, confident and well-presented individual to join Health Mates Fitness Centre. You are committed to delivering exceptional service with a smile on your face, a spring in your step and a can-do attitude! The role […]
