Team Athena Fitness Blog: July 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

Thursday, July 29, 2010

RE: Points, sessions etc

Appreciate the clarification maree; I was a bit concussed as to how the points worked exactly but that’s probably just me.

I took a couple of photo’s in the gym today. Managed to snap mitch doing Mc2! Will get them on as soon as I work out how.

Shake some moves for me at ‘zumba’ if you end up there!

Cheers,

Kirk.

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Grit and Bear it....

RE: Points, sessions etc

Hi guys, just got back from oz. not overly happy about the change of temperature but never mind! Keen to get back into the gym, need to get back on track after backsliding on holiday. I won’t get to 8 classes this month but will give it a good crack next month. Do we finish on august 20^th? Thought we went to the end of august? Will check the blog site. Either way; seeyou all down there!

Cheers,

Kirk.

From: Bernadette Emerson [mailto:bernadette@hydraulink.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 28 July 2010 8:59 a.m.
To: Bridget Romanes; 'Jennifer Hollingworth'; 'Zach Porath'; mind_over_muscle@yahoo.ca; Kirk Gibson; dpaniora@skytv.co.nz; mareesmith@xtra.co.nz; anees@mokumtextiles.com; bevan.mcdonald@xtra.co.nz
Subject: RE: Points, sessions etc

Hi Guys,

Glad we’re all talking about this as it is tough to look at the points board right now!

I’m still totally committed to getting through this with you all.

Less than a month to go now, so I’m sure we can all go hard for the final stretch!

This may sound sad – or is it just that I am a fitness freak - but I have already planned an attack on how to get through the 8 classes for August. I urge you all to give it your best shot, even if you go for 4 classes due to life’s other commitments.

I’ll be out of town with work commitments (and mandatory attendance at All Blacks v Wallabies in Chch) on 7^th/8^th, but otherwise should be around.

Although I haven’t made it to the 6am role calls, I have really taken a lot out of the sessions with Zach.

Let’s finish with a bang team. All the effort now will make the party on 21^st August worth it!!

Cheers

Bern

PS – how’s everyone going with the nutrition? I’ve had more protein shakes in the last couple of months than I can count and found they actually do make a difference!

From: Bridget Romanes [mailto:bmrnz@paradise.net.nz]
Sent: Tuesday, 27 July 2010 9:09 p.m.
To: 'Jennifer Hollingworth'; 'Zach Porath'; mind_over_muscle@yahoo.ca; Bernadette Emerson; kirk@budgetcarauction.co.nz; dpaniora@skytv.co.nz; mareesmith@xtra.co.nz; anees@mokumtextiles.com; bevan.mcdonald@xtra.co.nz
Subject: RE: Points, sessions etc

Hi all

I’m probably one of those guilty of sporadic attention to the competition as I try to juggle everything. But am keen to do a push for the last month.

As I understand it, we can maximse points by:

-doing the 8 classes between 1-20 August and

-getting everyone to blogg each day

Then our individual attendance points or doing group sessions are just welcome extra points on top of that.

So I guess the question is how many people can commit to those basics?

Finally I’ve really enjoyed all the sessions I’ve attended with Zach and Rick, but like Jen, family commitments really limit my time in the evenings and weekends. Never thought I’d ever be at the gym at 6am but team guilt got me there in the school holidays for Rick’s boot camp because I had no other free time to go!

Cheers B

From: Jennifer Hollingworth [mailto:jhollingworth@xtra.co.nz]
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:02 PM
To: Zach Porath; mind_over_muscle@yahoo.ca; bernadette@hydraulink.com; kirk@budgetcarauction.co.nz; dpaniora@skytv.co.nz; mareesmith@xtra.co.nz; anees@mokumtextiles.com; bevan.mcdonald@xtra.co.nz; bmrnz@paradise.net.nz
Subject: Points, sessions etc

Hi Zach & all,

Have just read your blog - I have just been down to the gym and seen the points table and likewise, feel pretty despondent, especially considering Maree and I have (stupidly?) just done 3 classes today in an attempt to get to the 8 for the month (after being away on holiday).

However, those of us who have gotten together a few times have enjoyed ourselves I think and I would be very keen to carry on with these meetings. Re your sessions Zach, I am one who has not managed to get along to any of yours and this has been because the times just didn't suit. Weekends and evenings are pretty difficult for me (kids!) but I'll try my best. Others in the team will no doubt have other thoughts about suitable times?!

Very keen to hear what other people think?!

Jennifer

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

photos for the blog

Hey Everybody

Got a small challenge for each team this week

For a little spice on everyones blog, lets add some photos

Send in 2 training photos of you or anyone in your team training some time during this 12 week challenge to my email address by Monday 2^nd august at 12pm for a 30 point top up.

Any photo will do but has to be obvious it is some one in your team and they are training

That’s 2 photos per team. Hopefully they are from 2 separate people within your team and cant have the same pic as another team so first in first served

Email is justinw@genesisfitness.co.nz , feel free to blaze me up about anything, suggestions and comments, all are wwelcome

Not long till the end now folks we are nearing the end and there is a BIG BIG party being planned for the 21^st August at the Paddington Bar in Parnell. An apt end to the challenge that everone has done so well at, and details will be up around the gym soon. Be a great night, lots of prizes up for grabs and a free dinner and more prizes for the winning team so don’t take the foot off the gas. Partners are of course invited as is most of the gym, so they can all come and cheer on you evolutions bunnies and clap and cheer also

I have got some special conditions for the last month and group fitness points so will keep you posted on Monday about the conditions and how the final months points will be accumulated

Any questions ask your trainers and they can let you know, or just email me…

The show aint over till Julius gives the thumbs down

JUDDY

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Get into the gym!

Hey Team,
I know I haven't been available as much as I would have liked during this challenge. I completely understand what you're saying Jennifer and with only a few weeks to go I think we can turn this around and finish strong. Winning at this point is a long shot but finishing in the middle of the pack is within reach.
Have some fun guys....enjoy life!

Rick

Sent from my iPod

GET INTO THE GYM!

Hi Guys,

Been looking at all our attendance and I have been seeing a little bit of a slip! We are miles behind on the points aswell, Lets try to maximize ourselves and get into the gym because there is not long to go!!!

I am back at uni now myself and am a little hesitant to offer up my time due to small numbers I got in the first 6 weeks, however if you guys get together and are very keen for a session all you gotta do is let me know what times suit you and I will see if I can fit my time around that.

GO WELL GUYS NOT LONG TO GO!!! J

Zach

Friday, July 23, 2010

Tonga style

Hi Guys,

That’s impressive – exercising while on holiday – Well done!

In the next few days we’ll have all team members back in the country so let’s train hard, eat well and support each other through the final few weeks!

Might see some of you along to support Rick on Saturday night.

Go team Athena!

Bern

Thursday, July 22, 2010

photos this time?

Exercise - Tonga style ...

Sadly it's back to reality for Maree and I. Re exercise, well, I wouldn't like to exaggerate our efforts, but have attached a couple of photos to prove we did actually to something!! Does anyone know if there's anything on tomorrow morning with Rick? Jennifer

tricep dips

under water swimming races (Maree winning)

press ups on deck!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Recognise this guy??

Need some inspiration??

Want to see what years of dedication and commitment looks like??

Then come and see Athena Team leader & Genesis PT, Rick Ujfalussy, strut his stuff (in his Speedos) at the 2010 Counties Manukau Bodybuilding Championships.

Rick’s been eating nothing but chicken and air but has also been training very hard at the gym so it would be great to get as much support for him this weekend as we can.

He currently holds the title of ‘Mr Waikato’ and his dedication means he’s got a great chance of picking up another title on Saturday.

When: This coming Saturday 24th July

Where: Hawkins Theatre in Papakura

13 Ray Small Drive (of Elliot St)

Cost: $15.00 for pre-judging starting at 1pm & $25.00

for the finals which starts at 6:30pm.

There will be Genesis staff there and it would be great to get some gym members along to cheer Rick on (and put the pressure on him to perform in front of us)

See you guys there J

Genesis Staff

Monday, July 19, 2010

Go Team

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to wish everyone a great week of training and work.....enjoy life and be happy!

By the way...that's my twin brother in that pic. Thanks ANNA!

Cheers,

Rick

Sunday, July 18, 2010

on behalf of Maree and Jen

Message (somewhat belated received by me on 15 July) from gym bunnies in Tonga…’we did lunges on stunning island beach today and have been hoisting the mainsail with no problem!’ Up to you to test their fitness at boot camp on return Rick….

Friday, July 16, 2010

quiz night

Oh how funny was the quiz night!!??

Hats off to all teams who managed to scrape a team together in the school holidays and get some solid points

EVERY team managed to get a table of 5 people along and wearing a shirt so all get the maximum of 120 points which will be added next week.

Its becoming a tight race and im sure that we will have an exciting finish, with team Zeus mixing it up with the Septu team, showing what regular gym attendance and solid class attendance will get you points wise. Team Ares is holding steady yet I feel like they will be strong finishes and are now getting their team a little more hard core. Team maru needs just a fraction more consistency to mix it with the big boys and Minerva got off the bottom and have the lead in sight. Athena is a sleeping giant I think also and have plenty of motivation going ahead.

Just a heads up…. The Evolution Challenge will finish on AUGUST 20^th August so we can have a prize giving function on the Saturday 21^st a chance to get together and share stories and experiences and throw out some trophies and commend every participant in a small wee way.

Keep up the hard work folks, keep your team motivated, an remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

Asta manyana

JUDDY

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

RE: Training & Quiz night

Sorry I can’t make it to the quiz night after all, but will be at boot camp Wed morning if it is on. Cheers Bridget

From: Bernadette Emerson [mailto:bernadette@hydraulink.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:45 AM
To: Kirk Gibson; Richard Ujfalussy; Anne Stevenson; Maree Smith; Jennifer Hollingworth; Darelle Paniora; Bridget Romanes; Bevan McDonald; Zach Porath
Cc: genesis.team.evolution.athena@blogger.com
Subject: RE: Training & Quiz night

Good stuff Kirk!

Now only need another 3 of us ..... come on team ..... here’s our chance to shine!

Forgot to say, I was away from the gym from 1^st June – 4^th June (sick with a head cold), so didn’t get many sessions in that week.

Bern

PS – Rick can you bring or give one of us Bevan’s t-shirt in case he appears at the quiz on Wednesday

From: Kirk Gibson [mailto:Kirk.Gibson@budgetcarauction.co.nz]
Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 8:33 a.m.
To: Bernadette Emerson; Richard Ujfalussy; Anne Stevenson; Maree Smith; Jennifer Hollingworth; Darelle Paniora; Bridget Romanes; Bevan McDonald; Zach Porath
Cc: genesis.team.evolution.athena@blogger.com
Subject: RE: Training & Quiz night

Put me down for the quiz bern, will see if sheena can make it too. Will try to get along to the boxing tonight as well; haven’t done that yet and need to get some more classes under my belt for the month.

Rick; I’m good for tomorrow morning; let me know if you get enough victims to make it worth while!

Also; we’re on holiday in oz from july 17^th till july 27^th.

Cheers,

Kirk.

From: Bernadette Emerson [mailto:bernadette@hydraulink.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 8:26 a.m.
To: Richard Ujfalussy; Anne Stevenson; Maree Smith; Jennifer Hollingworth; Darelle Paniora; Kirk Gibson; Bridget Romanes; Bevan McDonald; Zach Porath
Subject: RE: Training & Quiz night

Hi All,

I can’t make it to boot camp tomorrow am, but will be there at 7pm for the Quiz night.

Who else can make it for the Quiz? We only need another 4 of us for easy bonus points ...... With extra points for wearing TEAM T-SHIRTS!

So, who’s in?

Bern

PS might see some of you keen beans tonight at Boxing

From: Richard Ujfalussy [mailto:mind_over_muscle@yahoo.ca]

Hey Team,

Sorry I haven't been in touch lately, but I'm sure everyone is still hard at it. Just wondering if anyone is keen on boot camp tomorrow morning at 6am? Once I get some numbers I will let you know. On another note, could everyone please email me with any time or holiday that you will take or already had during this challenge. I will let Juddy know so we can still get are average points for your away time. Thanks guys and have a great week.

How is your ankle Anne?

Train Hard!

Rick

Hiya Guys,

FYI, Tomorrows quiz night is worth 100 points so as your assistant-trainer, please make it if you can as it would be of great benefit to the team as 100 points for just turning up is a great little investment in the grand schemes of the competition.

Cheers

Zach

RE: Training & Quiz night

Good stuff Kirk!

Now only need another 3 of us ..... come on team ..... here’s our chance to shine!

Forgot to say, I was away from the gym from 1^st June – 4^th June (sick with a head cold), so didn’t get many sessions in that week.

Bern

PS – Rick can you bring or give one of us Bevan’s t-shirt in case he appears at the quiz on Wednesday

Rick; I’m good for tomorrow morning; let me know if you get enough victims to make it worth while!

Also; we’re on holiday in oz from july 17^th till july 27^th.

Cheers,

Kirk.

Hi All,

I can’t make it to boot camp tomorrow am, but will be there at 7pm for the Quiz night.

Who else can make it for the Quiz? We only need another 4 of us for easy bonus points ...... With extra points for wearing TEAM T-SHIRTS!

So, who’s in?

Bern

PS might see some of you keen beans tonight at Boxing

From: Richard Ujfalussy [mailto:mind_over_muscle@yahoo.ca]

Hey Team,

How is your ankle Anne?

Train Hard!

Rick

RE: Training & Quiz night

Rick; I’m good for tomorrow morning; let me know if you get enough victims to make it worth while!

Also; we’re on holiday in oz from july 17^th till july 27^th.

Cheers,

Kirk.

Hi All,

I can’t make it to boot camp tomorrow am, but will be there at 7pm for the Quiz night.

Who else can make it for the Quiz? We only need another 4 of us for easy bonus points ...... With extra points for wearing TEAM T-SHIRTS!

So, who’s in?

Bern

PS might see some of you keen beans tonight at Boxing

From: Richard Ujfalussy [mailto:mind_over_muscle@yahoo.ca]

Hey Team,

How is your ankle Anne?

Train Hard!

Rick

His Back

Morning Team Athena

My apologies for the slack attendance I fell off the wagon for a
little bit due to work commitment but I had my first session back
with Rick last night and loved it felt good this morning and ready to
take the "bull by the horns", I will be at quiz night on Wednesday
Bern if you still need people if so Rick I will need a team shirt
please for the extra points. Hope all is well with everyone and I
will be in the gym all week this week to make up for lost time.

Train hard

Cheers
Shane

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Bon Voyage

A quick blog before I take to the high seas (hopefully not too high!). I hope everyone keeps their gym visits (at least) up as it’s really important with people away! The points/gym visits that you guys earn while others are away get averaged out for the people away – i.e. if you all do the 4 gym visits a week then those that are away also get credited the equivalent points. I hope that makes sense.

Go hard for quiz night – I know it might be hard to pull 5 together at the moment but it seems like a real no brainer for some much needed extra points (don’t forget the T-shirts!).

One last thing – people need to say now if they are not committed to the challenge as at the 8 week mark people can drop off and new people can come in BUT Justin needs to know about this ASAP. As they say “speak now or forever hold your peace!”

Jenifer and I will be hoisting the sails (no mean feat apparently), wrestling wine caps, lunging around the deck and maybe even terrifying the locals with a wee sprint up and down the beach (cocktail in hand of course)! We will, of course, be thinking of you all as you go hard for the next 10 days.

Take care, keep well and HAVE FUN!

Maree.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Re-flex (Pump) v Quiz night

Hi All,

Sounds like an awesome effort from you all at yesterday's session. Great to see a few of you on Wednesday night too.

How are we placed as a team to have 5 people along at 7pm on Wednesday for the Quiz night?

I have been planning to squat, lunge and sweat my way through the Re-Flex class, so I could be at the Quiz night at 8pm.

Jennifer, Maree, you're off the hook for this one since you will be working hard crewing the yacht in Tonga - and Zach snowboarding in Queenstown.

This is a good way for the team to pick up a few extra points, so who's in?

Rick, do you know if Shane is in town on the 14th?

Bern

Friday, July 9, 2010

HOW MANY OTHER TEAM P.T.'S COULD GET AWAY WITH THIS OUTFIT?!

After our weights session with Rick today I’m pretty sure he’s thinking about entering us in a group body building competition at the end of this challenge…….and hey, at least Kirk, Jenifer and I would be looking pretty fine, or maybe interesting would be a better word to use!!! You go Rick! It’s fantastic to have someone who is so passionate about what they do and who can share his knowledge so freely. I’ve learnt so much about form when using weights and the benefits of weights for weight loss and shaping/firming. Thanks for the great session today, we all felt challenged but enjoyed it too. Maree.

Look at this Stud!

This is what you want to work towards team Athena!

Anyone who doesn’t achieve this result hasn’t worked hard enough!!!!!!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Quiz night for Bonus points

Time for some smarts and not braun now folks!!!

Evolution QUIZ NIGHT team challenge

Wednesday 14^th JULY, that’s next Wednesday 7pm

100 points are up for grabs for entering a team of 5

Thought it was a nice way to compete for points withour crackin a sweat.

Will be a great night to be had by all who can make it. Gives some mums a chance who are on holiday or too busy to not have to sweat about letting the team down

So enter a team

- Over $1500 worth of Prizes to be won!

- Kick off, 7pm (be early to get a seat)

- 5 people per team

- Entry is $10 per person (pretty cheap for a great night anyways!!)

- Everyone gets a complimentary Tui Blond or House Wine on entry (already everyone wins)

Wear team t-shirts to get a bonus 20 points (all must be wearing team issue to obtain)

Ask team PTs for more info, if you have more than 5 that’s ok just more brains at your table but doesn’t mean you’ll win

Time to go to work folks

Juddy

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

RE: Good luck Anne...

Thanks Jennifer. It isn’t too bad fortunately.

I was feeling for you guys this morning in boot camp – I didn’t know what was worse – the injury or the exercise!

From: Jennifer Hollingworth [mailto:jhollingworth@xtra.co.nz]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 July 2010 3:13 p.m.
To: Anne Stevenson; athena blog
Subject: Good luck Anne...

Good luck with the ankle Anne - hope the injury isn't too bad and that it doesn't keep you from exercising for too long!

Jennifer

Good luck Anne...

Good luck with the ankle Anne - hope the injury isn't too bad and that it doesn't keep you from exercising for too long!

Jennifer

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Hoping all is well

Hiya Guys,

Haven’t blogged for a couple of weeks so thought I would drop a note.

Hope all your workouts are going well, I will be away from this Thursday (08.07.2010) until the following Tuesday. Hope your all getting into the gym this week and going hard! For those who have been under the weather, eat some vitamin C and get lots of rest!

I will be available for sessions from next Thursday onwards. I would love to see more than just one person turn up if possible J

Cheers

Zach

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Monday, July 5, 2010

RE: Bula

I will be there 6am Wednesday J

From: Kirk Gibson [mailto:Kirk.Gibson@budgetcarauction.co.nz]
Sent: Sunday, 4 July 2010 11:53 p.m.
To: Bridget Romanes; Jennifer Hollingworth; Richard Ujfalussy; Anne Stevenson; Maree Smith; Darelle Paniora; Bernadette Emerson; Shane Coles; Bevan McDonald; Zach Porath
Cc: genesis.team.evolution.athena@blogger.com
Subject: RE: Bula

Hi team; I’ll be there wed at 6am.

Also keen for Friday if it’s a go?

Cheers,

kirk

From: Bridget Romanes [mailto:bmrnz@paradise.net.nz]
Sent: Sunday, 4 July 2010 10:00 p.m.
To: 'Jennifer Hollingworth'; 'Richard Ujfalussy'; 'Anne Stevenson'; 'Maree Smith'; Kirk Gibson; 'Darelle Paniora'; 'Bernadette Emerson'; 'Shane Coles'; 'Bevan McDonald'; 'Zach Porath'
Subject: RE: Bula

Well put Jennifer…suppose it will be penance for the drinks we are planning to enjoy on Wed evening…I’m in. Cheers B

From: Jennifer Hollingworth [mailto:jhollingworth@xtra.co.nz]
Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 9:55 PM
To: Richard Ujfalussy; Anne Stevenson; Maree Smith; Kirk Gibson; Darelle Paniora; Bernadette Emerson; Bridget Romanes; Shane Coles; Bevan McDonald; Zach Porath
Subject: Re: Bula

Hi Rick,

Am very keen, no, must be honest, am not keen, but willing to attend 6am bootcamp on Wed morning. Have been in Aust. and therefore away from the gym for 8 days so will be hard to get back into gear. Hope Fiji has been good and that you managed to get your 1kg of chicken each day without too much drama!!!

Jennifer

From: Richard Ujfalussy

Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 1:36 PM

To: Anne Stevenson ; Jennifer Hollingworth ; Maree Smith ; Kirk Gibson ; Darelle Paniora ; Bernadette Emerson ; Bridget Romanes ; Shane Coles ; Bevan McDonald ; Zach Porath

Subject: Bula

Hey Team,

I hope all is well and everyone is still going strong. By the sound of your emails it looks as though you guys are enjoying the competition and making the best of it. I would like to run the 6am,Wed morning boot camp for those of you who are keen. Please give me some feedback and I hope to see you all at the gym.

Train Hard!

Rick

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Sunday, July 4, 2010

RE: Bula

Hi team; I’ll be there wed at 6am.

Also keen for Friday if it’s a go?

Cheers,

kirk

Well put Jennifer…suppose it will be penance for the drinks we are planning to enjoy on Wed evening…I’m in. Cheers B

Hi Rick,

Jennifer

From: Richard Ujfalussy

Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 1:36 PM

To: Anne Stevenson ; Jennifer Hollingworth ; Maree Smith ; Kirk Gibson ; Darelle Paniora ; Bernadette Emerson ; Bridget Romanes ; Shane Coles ; Bevan McDonald ; Zach Porath

Subject: Bula

Hey Team,

Train Hard!

Rick

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