True Fitness Sept 08 Newsletter

Remember Instructors Reunion Party th 28 September 2008 BE LOUD BE HEARD…BE THERE… OR BE SQUARE

Head Line: page 2 True Group will take over the management of all 6 Planet Fitness Centres

And more…find out on page 13

Do remember to stay close to next month’s newsletter where Alex C shares with us the exercise u can follow to achieve the ideal body

MISSING YOU INSTRUCTORS We instructors haven’t been meeting up for quite some time now. We’ve been busy with our commitments and our classes. Which is a good thing! Come 28 SEPTEMBER 2008, we cordially invite all of you to let your hair down…lets get together. It’s been a long…long…longest time eva. Time to share. Time to Gossip!!! And of course time to EAT. More pictures of the theme classes “Clash of the Titans” held during the month of Aug. This time is between the Combaters, Terence and Nicholas. Yet more picture during the Master Class at Taipan with Master Trainer Ben Tang; Master Class at Jaya 33 main studio and studio cycle with Master Trainers Kylie Gates and Meg Chalker The 3rd Quarter launch is just around the corner…On the 27th September Lorraine Kan 2008, be prepare to stand by all your powerful and energy food and GXC – Hartamas drinks, as this quarter theme is Heros – Last Standing. Will you be the last one standing? We shall watch and SEE!! Just keeping us updated on the ins and outs about True Fitness, effective 12 August 2008 the True Group took over the management of all 6 Planet Fitness Centres n Singapore. Full details on page 2. And last but not least, this month’s foods for thoughts are raisins. raisins I need them – I love them – I can’t live without them. I’ve said enough...wa...ha...ha...ha... Enjoy

Alex C will share with us the exercise u can follow to achieve the ideal body starting from next issue. So stay tuned.. Get fit be fit and role model it

Acquisition of Planet Fitness Singapore True Group took over the management of all 6 Planet Fitness centres spanning a total area of 111,000 square feet at Great World City, China Square Central, Suntec City, Chevron House, Parkway Parade and VivoCity. on the 12th August 2008. All centres will go through a re-branding exercise to True Fitness, which is in line with the Group’s fitness arm in regional countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and India. This acquisition comes shortly just 5 months after DIC’s investment in the True Group and management is glad to have you share this achievement. With this latest acquisition, the True Group now boasts of 25 centres regionally with more than 700,000 square feet of space – reinforcing our positioning as a leading fitness and wellness provider. ARE WE NOT PROUD… PROUD… TO BE A FAMILY OF A GROWING CLUB KUDOS TO THE MANAGEMENT!! MANAGEMENT!!

Here we are ROLE MODELING how to maintain a good physic yet still enjoy what we love most!!! So Alex…we are counting on you to keep us at tip top condition

Check out The Star - Metro Date: 18 Aug 2008 (Monday) Title: BodyVive fever hits KL

Check out Malaysian Today Issue No: 259 Date: 24 – 30 July 2008 Page: 18-19

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This member sure knows his stuff. Wow…their eyes are on fire!!!! Don’t stare or you’ll get burnt

“Guards up team!!!” “Near to your face not your BOOBs!!”

22nd AUGUST 08 - 9.00am @ True Fitness Taipan, USJ WITH TRAINER/PRESENTER: BEN TANG

MASTER CLASS

28th AUGUST 08 - 7.45pm @ True Fitness Jaya 33 WITH Master TRAINER: Kylie GAtes

MASTER CLASS

28th AUGUST 08 – 9.00pm @ True Fitness Jaya 33 WITH Master TRAINER: Kylie GAtes

MASTER CLASS

28th AUGUST 08 – 8.00pm @ True Fitness Jaya 33

MASTER CLASS

WITH Master TRAINER: Mag Chalker

Raisins are dehydrating grapes that are heat dried or used in mechanical oven for drying. There are different types of raisins; there are Sultana, Malaga, Monukka, Zante Currant, Muscant and Thompson seedless. Though raisins are a dried fruit they are very sweet tasting and have a wrinkly texture. They are one of the most nutritious dried fruits in the world. Raisins are cholesterol-free, low in sodium and totally fat-free. They provide many necessary vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, calcium and certain B vitamins. Raisins are a good source of fiber and rich in antioxidants. Raisins are 70% pure fructose (a natural form of sugar) which is easily digested for quick energy!

Health benefits of Raisins: ANTIOXIDANT Raisins rank among the top antioxidant foods. Eating plenty of fruits high in antioxidants, such as raisins helps keep the blood clean and flowing. Antioxidants protect our bodies against free radical damage. It is important to get antioxidants in to our body through the food we eat. Antioxidants helps get rid of all unclean impurities in the blood, helps slow the processes associated with aging in both body and brain. Antioxidants have also been linked to Cancer prevention. The antioxidant catechin, found in raisins, have the potential to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, colorectal adenomas and other gastrointestinal tumors.

SOURCE OF ENERGY Raisins are good source of energy. Raisins are high in calories, which is important for athletes, and helps them boast their energy naturally before a game. Raisins are an effective, practical way to maintain blood sugar levels and support the demand of energy during sports activities. This is important because it means a more steady fuel supply to the exercising muscle.

SOURCE OF FIBER Raisins are a good source of fiber Fiber in raisins, combined with other food from plants high in fiber, helps to regulate intestinal function and proper elimination. Raisins like grapes are one of the few fruits that contain a reasonable level of tartaric acid that works together with fiber to help proper elimination and help keep the colon healthy. To stop constipation boil raisins in a saucepan of water drain them and drink the juice. Dietary fiber and other components may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer by binding bile acids and causing their elimination from the body. Eating fibrous foods, such as raisins, stimulates the body to replace the bile acids that have been eliminated by making them from its own cholesterol, thus potentially lowering serum cholesterol and the risk of coronary heart disease. Furthermore, bile acids that are bound by fibers such as those in raisins will not be metabolized to a more toxic form and this may potentially reduce cancer risk.

POTASSIUM TO MAINTAIN PROPER BLOOD PRESSURE Many studies have shown the importance of diets with an adequate intake of potassium to help maintain normal blood pressure. Since raisins are high in potassium and low in sodium this makes them an ideal part of a heart healthy diet. Raisins are rich in potassium while low in sodium (3 oz contains 646 mg potassium and 10 mg sodium). It is well accepted that potassium helps to reduce blood pressure. The DASHSodium diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which is rich in potassium, has been successfully used to treat patients with high blood pressure. Other benefits of a potassium in the diet include: It may reduce the risk of stroke (independent of its effect on blood pressure) It may help prevent the development of some types of kidney disease It reduces calcium excretion which may help bone health and reduce the formation of kidney stones It may play a role in carbohydrate intolerance It may help reduce the risk of heart arrhythmias in some patients with heart disease.

GOOD EYESIGHT Raisins are also a preventative measure for Macular Degeneration. Just as carrots are good for our eyesight as are raisins.

ORAL HEALTH Raisins are also great for healthy gums and teeth. Raisins do not cause cavities and gum disease, and rather promote oral health because of the oleanolic acid found within them. This acid is very effective in killing the bacteria that cause cavities and periodontal dental disease. Oleanolic acid inhibits the growth of Streptococcus.mutans, the bacteria in the mouth responsible for tooth decay. Oleanolic acid and other compounds in raisins also inhibit organisms associated with periodontal disease, including Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum. Oleanolic acid is most effective in suppressing plaque formation by Streptococcus mutans. Prevention of plaque building up on the tooth surface is critical both for preventing tooth decay and promoting healthy gums.

BONE HEALTH Raisins contains Calcium which is important for good bone health. The minerals in raisins in conjunction with estrogen in women help make bones stronger and ward off osteoporosis.

WEIGHT CONTROL When hungry for a snack reach for a handy packet of raisins for a natural satisfying snack. In a recent weight loss class people found that a few raisins would satisfy their hunger and prevent overeating.

“Overall, raisins help with eyesight, oral hygiene and they act as antioxidants. Raisins are sweet and great tasting and promote good health” health”

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