We have relocated

We have relocated to the beautiful Sunshine Coast and although sad to go, we are loving it here with the beautiful weather, friendly people, so many playgrounds and bike paths and beaches without crocodiles. 

We will be resuming training in 2013 once we are fully settled but I will be posting recipes and workouts on the blog and our facebook page. The website will also be getting a make-over too so keep an eye out for it:) 

Happy Birthday To My Hubby

Happy Birthday to my wonderful Husband Ray. I love you and hope you love these protein packed desserts I made just for you! xxx 

Each Cheesecake Total Calories: 351.8  |   Protein: 33.25  |   Carbs: 38.37   |   Fat: 10.91  |   Fibre: 7.78 (Each Cheesecake Serves 1 - 2)

These recipes are available with our nutrition membership which costs as little as $0.99 a day and has hundreds of  recipes, meal planners, shopping lists, motivational tools, progress charts and more all designed to suit your goals whether it be weight-loss, weight gain, maintenance or performance. We are always adding to our recipes to give you yummy balanced food.

Simple Baked Cottage Cheese Cake

Total Calories: 204.00   |   Protein: 20.28   |   Carbs:12.03   |   Fat: 8.20   |   Fibre 1.80  -  Serves 1

High Protein Cheesecake that is so simple to make and tastes delicious. Made from Cottage Cheese it is perfect for those trying to lose weight without compromising taste.

Ingredients
15 g Almond Meal
125g Cottage Cheese (low fat)
9g Natvia (Stevia) about 3 level teaspoons
1 Egg White
pinch Sea Salt
Up to 1 tsp Vanilla Essence to taste

Instructions
Turn on oven 180 Celsius.

Line bottom of mini tart pan with medium handful of almond meal and put in oven for 5 - 10 minutes until slightly brown.

While almond meal is baking mix all other ingredients together with a mixer or by hand until well mixed and smooth. Pour into pan and bake in oven for 30 - 40  mins.

Serve Hot or Cold.

Variation
To increase carbs or add some fruit you could add 50g Blueberries to the mixture before popping in the pan (+ Calories: 28.5; Carbs: 7 and Fat:1)
With Blueberries - Total Calories: 232.50   |   Protein: 20.28   |   Carbs:19.03   |   Fat: 8.20   |   Fibre 2.80

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First Classes Thursday 15th March 2012

5:30pm New Fit -Studio Class (for beginners or getting back into fitness) (limit 4 max)

6:30pm X-Circuit - Outdoor Zone Class (for beginners to advanced, you will sweat) (limit 12 max)

LOCATED IN BLUEWATER OUR CLASSES ARE RUN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, MUST BOOK . INTO CLASS TO ATTEND. PLACES ARE LIMITED PLEASE GO TO TIMETABLE FOR CLASS TIMES AND AVAILABILITY:)

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Lunch - Salmon with Cottage Cheese on Rice Cakes

Salmon with Cottage Cheese, Avocado & Cucumber on Rice Cakes with Orange.
Photo taken by N.Hoffman 2012

Quick and easy, very healthy and yummy lunch!

Nutritional Value

Fat - 9.3g  |  Protein - 26.8g  |  Carbohydrates - 25.9g  

Calories - 307  |  kJs - 1284

Ingredients

1 small tin (57g drained) Greenseas Alaskan Salmon in  Springwater

3 Sunrice Original Thin Ricecakes

1/4 tub (250g tub) Dairy Farmers Cottage Cheese

1/4 small Avocado

6 slices of Cucumber

Sprinkle of Sea Salt

1 small Orange

Spread cottage cheese onto rice cakes, drain salmon, slice avocado and cucumber and put on top. Sprinkle on sea salt. Cut orange into 4 for a refreshing side dish. Enjoy!

PETZ Trainer W/O - 16/02/2012 Thursday

Upper Body Circuit

1 x Set | Set 1: 30 reps

Band Assisted Chin Up 

Spiderman Push Up

Tricep Bar Dips

Suspended Inverted Row

Plank Hands On Balance Board

Hanging Leg Raise

Toe Taps Alternate ( 30 each leg)

Ab Crunch (slide hands along ground)

2m 30s Rowing or Skipping

Benefits of Rowing - PETZ Trainer Workout - 15/02/2012 Wednesday

Cardio

30 Minutes of Rowing easy pace

Choose a cardio exercise that you love to do or are motivated to do. This will make it easier to get off you butt and do it.

I have just found a new love of rowing with our Concept 2 Rower. 

Benefits of Rowing Machines

Rowing machines provide a low-impact, superb cardiovascular conditioning, comprehensive aerobic workout. 

Rowing exercises every major muscle group in the body. Core muscles are especially targeted when rowing, along with chest and shoulder muscles. Because the majority of body parts are working hard while using a rowing machine, metabolism is greatly stimulated, which draws on energy burned as fat and calories, making it a very effective exercise for fat burning and weight loss.

Rowing is often recommended for those needing low-impact, weight supporting and non- jarring rehabilitative exercises that require smooth, even movements to facilitate healing. It is suitable for people of all ages, except for someone who is experiencing sore elbow or shoulder joints.

Rowing Technique (visit Concept 2 Australia to watch video of technique)

The Recovery (Phase 1)

• Extend your arms until they straighten.
• Lean your upper body forward to the one o'clock position.
• Once your hands and the oar handle have cleared your knees, allow your knees to bend and gradually slide the seat forward on the monorail.

The Catch (Position 1)

• Arms are straight; head is neutral; shoulders are level and not hunched.
• Upper body is at the one o'clock position—shoulders in front of hips.
• Shins are vertical and not compressed beyond the perpendicular.
• Balls of the feet are in full contact with the footplate.

The Drive (Phase 2)

• With straight arms and while maintaining the position of the upper body at one o'clock, exert pressure on the foot plate and begin pushing with your legs.
• As your legs approach straight, lean the upper body back to the eleven o'clock position and draw the hands back to the lower ribs in a straight line.

The Finish (Position 2)

• Legs are extended and handle is held lightly at your lower ribs.
• Upper body is at the eleven o'clock position—slightly reclined with good support from your core muscles.
• Head is in a neutral position.
• Neck and shoulders are relaxed, and arms are drawn past the body with flat wrists.

The drive is the work portion of the stroke; the recovery is the rest portion that prepares you for the next drive. The body movements of the recovery are essentially the reverse of the drive. Blend these movements into a smooth continuum to create the rowing stroke.

References: Concept 2 Australia, Rick Rockwell | Sept 9 2011| (livestrong.com)

PETZ Trainer W/O - 14/02/2012 Tuesday

Lower Body Circuit

Circuit | 2x Sets | Set 1: 20 reps; Set 2: 15 reps (increase weight for 2nd set) | No rest between sets

Barbell Wide Stance Squat

Barbell Deadlift

Swiss Ball Hip Raise

Step Ups ( Alt Leg)

Bench Reverse Hip Raise

Balance Board Single Leg Calf Raise

Side Lunge

Kettlebell Swing

2m 30s Rowing or Skipping

PETZ Trainer W/O - 13/02/2012 Monday

Upper Body Circuit

Circuit | 2x Sets | Set 1: 20 reps; Set 2: 15 reps (increase weight for 2nd set) | No rest between sets

Bentover Barbell Row 

Wide Hands Push Up

Overhead Seated Dumbbell Press

Dumbbell Lateral Raise (Alternate Arms)

Barbell Curl

Barbell Tricep Press

Hanging Leg Raise

Toes Taps (Alternate Legs)

2m 30s Row or Skipping Rope

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Hello & Welcome to Pure Energy Training Zone personal training studio - Northern Beaches BLOG!

I’m so glad you stopped by and I know that I can help you to acheive and maintain your health & fitness goals and re-energise your life.

With one on one personal training sessions, specialised group classes and online pt  training, we customise for all ages, weight, shapes, experience & goals. You can train in the privacy of a clean, modern studio, make friends for life and most of all laugh and destress.

We are right on track to open February 2012, so keep an eye out for some great deals we will offering to our first clients.

Due to open February 2012