Minerva, world famous on Genesis facebook!

If you aren’t on facey and want to see all the photos, I can either email them to you or put them on the blog, let me know

Chipper day,

Chris

TEAM MINERVA.

 Hi guys,

            Congrats on gettting back into 3rd place from last after the last joker week.

Some hard work was put in and its great to see some people going outside of their comfort zones and trying the different classes.

Also hope the challenge went well last night with regards to the viva class and some of you were cutting some shapes on the dance floor!

Keep up the good work and if you have an queries or questions feel free to ask.

 

                                                                                                                   Andy.

Viva Photos

Have downloaded photos of tonight’s booty shake onto my facebook, but can’t workout how to load it on to the genesis page. Giving up for tonight but will have another go tomorrow.

Big Day!

Chris

Injured Again :(

Hi all

 

In case you haven’t already heard I have sprained my ankle and will be off training for at least a week (as the Physio person has suggested).

 

How do you sprain your ankle in boxing class you may ask???????? We were doing a drill where you hop on one leg forward and then back ten times. I hopped back (left foot) maybe three times and the fourth time my foot/ankle rolled inwards and all I heard was “CRACK”. I collapsed, grabbed my foot  and screamed like a drama queen coz I thought I broke it lol. Brooke (Zeus team member) and Anna took quick action which was great and Winnie from Physio  came to assess, thanks heaps. Anna drove me home that night,  Thanks again.

 

Went and had x-rays, no fracture, just a sprain.

 

Anyway I went to physio yesterday and will be going back on Friday. Really sorry I keep injuring myself team, it’s not intentional I promise haha. I

 

Can’t wait to get back to training, Go team Minerva!!!!!!!

 

Holley J

 

 

 

Go the Blues!!!

Back into 3^rd place, nearest team 20 points behind!

GOOD EFFORT TEAM!!

So maybe I will be at Viva on Thursday

Chris

Oh no

Chris, you can come to happening Oamaru.

'Tis snowing in Christchurch; road to Dunedin closed from Oamaru. Viva would be a warming thing to do ;-) sarahm

Nooooooo, thats sooooo cruel!!!!

I might have to have a broken leg on Thursday,

Wahhhhhh

Chris

Bonus Challenge - Viva Latin Dance

Hi guys,

 

Just counted up the points earned from last week and Zeus is still sitting on top with Athena following close behind them.

 

For this week’s Bonus Challenge we’re pulling out something that we did last year…..

Viva Latin Dance class Thursday night @ 7pm

 

Each team member that attends and participates in the whole class will earn 10 points. You must wear your Evolution t-shirt to earn the points, and we’ll have a dance off between one member from each team where extra points can be earned.

 

Although there is one more thing….you must get a photo of your team members some time during the class and post this up on the Genesis Fitness Remuera Facebook page. This needs to be done by this Sunday 31^st otherwise you do not earn any points for your teams attendance.

 

The rules:

-          Evolution t-shirt must be worn (for those few who don’t have their t-shirts yet this does not include you)

-          You cannot be anymore than 10minutes late to the class

-          You cannot leave the class early

-          A photo of your team members participating in the class needs to be posted on Facebook by end of Sunday 31^st

-          Have fun!

 

 

 

FYI…we’ve had a lot of Evolution members suggest some sort of challenge between each team that also includes the team captains.

We are definitely looking to do some sort of Bootcamp relay for the last Bonus round. It has not been decided yet what exactly will be involved in the challenge, but we’re looking to hold this the end of the last week on Saturday 3^rd September.

 

We’re also in the midst of planning the party for the end of the 12 Week Challenge. This will also be on Saturday 3^rd September and will be held at the Paddington in Parnell. The party was a big hit last year and a great end to the challenge and it would be great to have you all attend J

 

 

Keep up the good work!

 

 

Anna

 

Calling all Minervans...

...we want blue-t-shirt power at Genesis tomorrow - that's Saturday, for those of you who just can't get enough weekdays in your week - Team Smurf to the fore! sarahm

I came I saw I Vivaed!

This was the one class I was not looking forward to, but last night I took the bull by the horn and went to viva, did I enjoy it? No, not even remotely, I would rather have done the ironing!! May have something to do with the fact I can’t dance & have no rhythm unless tequila is involved. But I did it, so that’s the main thing. BUT I have heard a nasty rumour that Viva may be our next team challenge HELP…………..

Chris

SPIN!!!!!

Hi all

 

OMG!!! went to spin last night and got picked on haha. My resistance wasn’t good enough. My gosh that class is hard but we did it Makaia and Caroline woo hoo!!!!

 

Holley J

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."

sarahmx

Challenges

What's all this about a baking challenge?

It had better not be next week, because I am away then, and I do a mean chocolate cake that would help take Minerva back to the Top of the Pops! sarahmx

Joker week.

Hi guys,

           Hope everyones doing well this week with regards to the joker week.

We are currently still last but with a strong next few weeks i`m sure we can push into 3rd place!

 

              Andy.

check-up

Sorry people me again,

So the end of this week will be 5 weeks of the challenge, So I have booked in to see Taryn on Friday to see how I’m doing at the half way mark. Therefore I will not be scoffing great lumps of the chocolate banana cake that I’ve just made (hopefully)

Will let you know what the results are, maybe…..

Chris

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boxing

Anyone coming to boxing tonight at 6pm??

Chris

HI Holley,

We missed you to on Friday, but we can always catch up again soon.  You’re doing really well with the challenge even though you’ve been a poorly girl. Hope we got a few more points last week, If we can all pull off the Joker we should be back in the running.

See you soon,

Chris

SORRY FOR MISSING THE MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT

Hi all

 

Just wanted to apologise for missing the meeting on Friday night. I did intend to go but i had to make a last minute dash to Waikato hospital on Friday to visit a friend.

 

I have booked my joker week this week:

 

·         18/07/11 kick it 6pm

·         19/07/11 Yoga 6pm

·         20/07/11 Pilates 6pm

·         21/07/11 Spin 6pm

 

Hopefully we can catch up again.

 

Cheers

Holley J

 

 

5th class for the challenge

Hi all

Onto my 5^th class as part of the four weeks, I have viva booked for tomorrow night and Pilates for Saturday morning. Did yoga last night, first time ever. My neck is sore, I hope it’s not a bad thing??? I’ll do the challenge tonight before reflex.

Anyway, sorry I have to miss boxing. Sounds like I’ll see some of you on Friday night.

Cheers

Holley

Does my bum look big in this?

 

Challenge - done

OK, done the challenge. That's two for us! See you all at boxing this evening, yay Minerva! sarahm

Evolution T-Shirts Have Arrived!

Our Evolution T-shirts have finally arrived at the gym J

 

See one of the staff members at the gym and they’ll grab your t-shirt for you.

 

We may even throw in some extra points at some stage for teams wearing their t-shirts J

 

 

 

Keep up the good work guys!

 

 

Anna Ryder

 

Fitness Manager

 

Challenge - done

OK, done the challenge. That's two for us! See you all at boxing this evening, yay Minerva! sarahm

Challenge - done

OK, done the challenge. That's two for us! See you all at boxing this evening, yay Minerva! sarahm

Challenge!

Yea!! I did it and I am also the current record holder!!!  - Now I have to confess I was the first one to do it so my record may only be short but glorious.

Gloves on for Wednesday night, should be a real laugh, looking forward to meeting the rest of the team members then.

Boxing on,

Chris

Week 3 Bonus Challenge

This week we have a exciting challenge that involves strength and endurance. Time to put all this gym training you guys have been doing to good use!

 

Straight arm DB front raise hold –

5 team members must perform this exercise while a staff member times them. Depending on how long you hold the dumbbell up for, will depend on how many points you earn for your team.

 

The rules:

 

-          Bum, shoulders against the wall with head back. Feet can be a foot length away from the wall.

-          Elbows must be locked and cannot bend during the exercise

-          Women hold 3kg and men hold 7kg

-          Dumbbell must be held at shoulder height and if it drops your time is stopped

-          You must hold the dumbbell up using the correct technique and a staff member will time how long it is held for

-          For every 30seconds you will earn 5 points

-          You must make either the minute or half a minute mark otherwise you do not earn the 5 points

-          Only 5 team members are to participate

-          Challenge must be complete by Friday

 

Once all team members have completed the challenge, we will add up the times and you’ll earn 5points for every 30 seconds.

 

So amongst your teams, decide on the strongest 5 people to do the challenge and come see myself, Sia of Callum to time you for the exercise.

 

In case any of you are unsure of what the exercise is, I have added a photo of one of our instructors Sia performing the exercise. Sia ended up holding the dumbbell up for 2minutes and 30seconds.

 

Points update will be done by the end of today.

 

 

Keep up the good work guys!

 

 

Anna Ryder

Fitness Manager

 

Go Minervans!

Right, I am off tomorrow. Have very sore left buttock, totally painful mid-back (muscle rather than anything too serious), and incredibly ouchy (technical term) triceps.

Chris, Yvonne and I are boxing stars, limping it is true, sweaty it must be said, but we made it and enjoyed it, mostly ;-)

Keep the faith, Blue Team, sarahm

The Glutes have Maxed!

Ooch each ouch!! I only have myself, Andy & boxing to blame, but just in case you don’t get the message IT HURTS!

Sarah, Yvonne & I boxed our little gloves off tonight, It really is good fun even when you are as unco as I am.

Roll on spin tomorrow ( I think )

Happy Birthday Sarah M, have a great day tomorrow

Off to sit on a wheatie bag

Chris

 

Team catch up.

Hi guys,

           As mentioned before by chris,would be great for all of us as a team to meet up to talk tactics and we also have a couple of new members.

Lets try for friday next week after work at the villager?

Will contact you all individualy to arrange.Andy.

Heading out of town

Hi guys,

I am heading out of town for the rest of the week; however, don't worry, I will have done my four classes for the week, so maximum points. This is scary how often we are at the gym these days! sarahm ps shame to miss the Viva party, but maybe we can have another one ;-)

Viva Thursday 7th July

Hi Team

 

I will see Yvonne and Chris on Thursday at Viva.

 

I got myself booked into three classes this week and two next week, as I did miss out on Joker week. I still want to get in the 7 different classes for max points for our team.

I am back in the game as of last week. I did 4 visits last week, had to go on Saturday which is a first, don’t want to let the team down.

 

I’m kind of really sick at the moment but I don’t want that to get in my way. I’ll be at Kick boxing tonight at 6pm and have a rest tomorrow night.

 

Thanks for booking my classes Andy.

 

Holley J

 

 

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Viva!

How about a team Viva session next Thursday followed by ‘refreshments’ at the Villager to discuss team tactics. Any excuse for a wine!

Yvonne & I have signed up already

Hope to see you there

Chris

SPIN CLASS WOOOAAHHH!!!

Most intense class I have ever done my gosh!! Talking to instructor last night after the class had finished and almost fainted haha how does that happen? I believe I’m not eating enough so if anyone has any good healthy food ideas, please, please, please share them with us all.

 

Holley J

 

 

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A big morning this morning, I thought I had done enough classes for joker week, but no, I was one short so 8am Pilates followed by 9am active fit. When I got home the dog looked at me with puppy dog eyes so a big puppy walk was walked. As I type this I have my feet up on the couch where they will stay for a wee while yet.

Anyone else doing yoga tomorrow morning?

Cheerfully,

Chris