BodyTech Newsletter

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The sky's the limit! At BodyTech, helping members reach their goals, no matter how high, is something we take very personally. Whether getting the most from your Personal Training or regaining healthy exercise through our new MedFit service, BodyTech is here to support you. Read about it in this newsletter along with a few 'holiday in a minute' yoga tips and much more.

The BodyTech Team

In this issue

All it takes

Reaching your goal

Holiday in a minute

Medfit

Run Squad

BodyTech Spa

Staff Corner

Housekeeping

Giveaway/Member Discount Privileges

Member Feedback

Thank you

All it takes

"I could not have summited Mt. Aspiring without the support of BodyTech."

This March, BodyTech member Margie Blackwood visited the Southern Alps for a 3 week mountaineering trip which culminated in a successful climb of Mt. Aspiring - 'Tititea' in Maori (the glistening peak) and sometimes referred to the "Matterhorn of the South", Mt. Aspiring is just over 3000 metres high.

"I have always been passionate about mountains and love being in them - they are so beautiful, dominating, aloof and demanding of respect. Until 3 years ago, I had confined myself to an annual South Island tramp, typically spending 1 to 2 days climbing. Typically, I would sit at the top of my climb, and soak in the view of the mountains for an hour or two before descending."

"My inability to get above the tree line became increasingly unsatisfying and frustrating and led me to contact Alpine Recreation to book a guided trip over Ball Pass next to Mt Cook. The required standard of fitness was 'high'. I talked it over with BodyTech Personal Trainer, Rod Wonglyn, who did some investigating of his own and came up with a programme for me. The preparation started.
The trip was fantastic; challenging but rewarding with lots of learning - a little bit scary at times but mostly lots of fun. I had a taste of mountaineering and knew this was what I was looking for."

"Things have progressed for me since that first trip. Last year, I emailed Alpine Recreation describing my 'dream trek': to go above the bush/tree line for several days. In addition I floated my idea of climbing Mt. Aspiring."

"Another development was that my friend Debra Charteris, also a BodyTech member who trains with Rod, joined both last year's and this year's trips and we had a great time with amazing weather on both occasions."

"Alpine Recreation's guide, Andrew Finnigan, thought I would be capable of climbing Mt. Aspiring as long as I was fit enough. So this year, after 3 months' intensive training with Rod in conjunction with my own preparation, followed by spending 10 days learning more skills and climbing around Mt Cook with Debs, Andrew and I went over to Mt. Aspiring National Park, via Wanaka."

"During the next 5 days we covered long distances with heavy packs over rough and very steep rock and ice. Two days were spent walking up the beautiful Matukituki Valley across open farm land and beech forest flats, climbing The Gut beyond the head of the valley to Bevan Col, traversing the Bonar Glacier and staying at Colin Todd hut. At 6 am on the third day, in settled weather, we began 12 hours of climbing the steep North West Ridge to the summit of Mt. Aspiring and descended to Colin Todd again. The last 2 days were spent walking out- a steep descent in bad weather made the day particularly challenging, with flooded river crossings and cold, wet, windy conditions. It was a long day on the back of the 12 hour summit day and I was grateful for my fitness and stamina."

"Four years ago, I would not have considered that I could go into the mountains and learn to climb peaks, navigate my way into and out of crevasses, abseil, pitch, tie various knots, and much more. When I'm in the middle of a technical climb or really tired after a 12+ hr day, I often think of all the hard training with Rod and I'm grateful to him. When looking at the amazing photos documenting the trip I'm grateful to my excellent and professional guide, Andrew. I could not have summited Mt. Aspiring without the support of these two people."

"Each year when I return to the mountains I learn more and am physically and mentally challenged, while in the company of people I really like being with. The satisfaction that comes with learning and applying new skills and achieving a level of proficiency in the mountains while surrounded by their breath-taking beauty and power is exhilarating and soulful."

"I recommend a guided trip in the mountains to anyone who wants a holiday adventure that will challenge you to the core and give your training at BodyTech specific focus."

Personal Training- Reaching Your Goal

What a great achievement Margie! Rod, Margie's Personal Trainer of over 3 years, says he's "constantly amazed and impressed with her endless energy, dedication and enthusiasm towards her training, health and life. Reaching her goal to climb one of NZ's highest peaks is an inspiration. I was confident that her intense training would enable her to tackle this difficult challenge and very harsh alpine conditions."

So, Margie, what's next?

PROGRAMME DISCUSSION
Are you struggling to achieve your goals? Have your fitness/exercise/health goals changed? Do you need assistance or support or a new programme? If you answer 'yes' to any of the above, we invite you to book a complimentary 45 minute programme discussion with a Fitness Trainer at reception.

BODY COMPOSITION TEST
BodyTech also offers Body Composition Analysis (Body Fat %). This is useful if your goal is fat loss and you would like to measure your progress! If you are interested in this service (Cost $29) please book at reception.

Holiday in a minute

Karla Brodie, Body Tech yoga instructor offers a few simple daily practices to help overcome high levels of mental stress which can cause headaches, anxiety, insomnia, hyperventilation, or depleted energy levels:

As you wake stretch your whole body out like a star fish, then curl up into a ball, then stretch out again. This movement supports the whole body waking up and breathing.

Sit well with good posture, this supports breathing, mental focus and helps us to maintain good energy levels.

Take a breathing break, count down ten exhalations, at the end of the count pause for a few breaths. This practice can have a settling effect on the mind.

Put your feet up the wall for a few minutes at the end of the day, this position is cooling, settling, calming for the mind and body. It may help to reduce tension in the back, and fatigue and tightness in the legs.

Karla is offering a new course called Yoga for Restful Sleep, to be held on Thursdays, at 6-7pm throughout May, $80. The course explores yoga practices that are deeply restoring.

Karla is also available for private lessons, contact her for more details or bookings on:

09 424 0617
021 964 252
karla.brodie@gmail.com
www.karlabrodie.co.nz