It’s that time of the year when you’re ready to put all of your best laid plans into action. Whether it’s to increase your fitness, lose weight, gain muscle mass or perhaps a combination of all, that’s where we come in. Update Your Program Your Membership includes FREE programs and fitness appraisals with our qualified […]
How Exercise and Nutrition Can Help Treat High Blood Pressure
/in Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition /by Health MatesWhat is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure refers to the amount of pressure the heart exerts blood flow through the arterial walls. Contractions of the heart are measured through systolic (pressure of blood flow from the heart to the body) and diastolic (pressure of blood flow into the heart). Healthy blood pressure readings are around 120/80 […]
How to Row: Get The Technique
/in Training Tips /by Health MatesLegs Begin each stroke with your legs compressed and your shins vertical. You initiate the drive with the powerful muscles of your legs, and finish with your legs fully extended. Rowing promotes both strength and flexibility through this wide range of leg motion. Arms At the catch, your arms are outstretched; at the finish of […]
Tom has lost 35kgs and counting!
/in Health, Lifestyle /by Health MatesName: Tom Hopa Member since: March 2014 Reason for joining: To prolong life to spend more time with his children and grandchildren Top tip: “If you don’t do it today, then it may never happen.” What or who inspired you to join Health Mates? My children and grandchildren inspired me to lose weight […]
Challenge Your Fitness In Our Rowing Competition
/in Offers & Competitions /by Health MatesTest your fitness, have some fun, or break a Health Mates rowing record. At the very least you will burn some extra kilojoules just for having a go! Every time you enter you will go in the draw to win a prize, so have as many attempts as you like. It’s easy to participate: Row […]
Sauna Etiquette
/in Lifestyle /by Health MatesThe sauna is there to share with your fellow members. To make sure that the sauna is kept hygienic, clean and in working order please follow these guidelines for use: Limit the use of water on rocks. By using too much water you are lowering the overall temperature of the sauna. Water overload leads to […]
Let Us Help You With Your New Year’s Resolutions
/in Health, Lifestyle, Training Tips, Weight Loss /by Health MatesIt’s that time of the year when you’re ready to put all of your best laid plans into action. Whether it’s to increase your fitness, lose weight, gain muscle mass or perhaps a combination of all, that’s where we come in. Update Your Program Your Membership includes FREE programs and fitness appraisals with our qualified […]
Small Group Personal Training
/in Group Exercise, News /by Health MatesSmall group personal training is back! Kick start your New Year resolutions. Secure your position in one of our Group Personal Training sessions today. MORE INFO & BOOKINGS Phone: 8707 6930 Email: healthmates@rwc.org.au
Recipe: Healthy Strawberry Sorbet
/in Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss /by Health MatesINGREDIENTS 2 cups strawberries 1/4 cup Almond Milk Mint (optional) Cherries (optional) METHOD 1. Puree strawberries in a food processor. 2. Add almond milk. 3. Add mint if desired. 4. Mix ingredients together. 5. Place in freezer for approximately 25 minutes. Enjoy!
Massage Offer – Save $10
/in Health, Massage, Offers & Competitions /by Health MatesSave $10 on your 1 hour or 1.5 hour massage at Health Mates in January. Simply mention the offer on booking. Find out more about the types of massage available at Health Mates & meet our Massage Therapists. To book a massage call 8707 6930 Conditions: Fist time users only. Must be a member of Revesby Workers’ […]
Congratulations Diane
/in News /by Health MatesDiane was recently titled the Health Mates 2014 F.I.T. Champion of the year in our Revesby Workers’ Club Staff Rewards program. The announcement was made at an Awards Dinner hosted by the club on 17 Nov, rewarding team members for commitment to their roles and consistently delivering high levels of customer service. Diane exemplifies what […]