• Spring Time Exercise

    10th September, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    I always think that Spring is a wonderful time to think about expanding my exercise options to make the most of the crisp lighter hours in the morning and evening. At the Green Apple we open at 5.30am and in Winter the challenge is to stay focussed on the results we want. No-one enjoys getting… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite – September 7 2018 – Issue 2293

    10th September, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    Hi All The Exercise Right luncheon last Wednesday was definitely worthwhile attending so if you missed this one I would strongly recommend you take advantage of the next one (or the Wellness Day coming up in October). All the presentations were great I felt, but Joyce’s talk on the pelvic floor resonated most with many… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite – August 31 2018 – Issue 2292

    3rd September, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    Hi All Every so often I am sent something from a member who has a real story to share.  I think member, Michèle Dix, is a wonderful example of someone prepared to share part of her life journey and who shows genuine concern about her fellow beings. I have included the full content of Michèle’s… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite – August 24 2018 – Issue 2291

    27th August, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    Hi All See the article here on “Too much exercise puts mental health at risk”. Thank you to member, Bruce Carter, for bringing this in for our attention.  It gives me the opportunity to respond to the message that people may read into articles like this. Actually, most people who exercise don’t meet the criteria… Read more »

  • Exercise Right Light Lunch – Women’s Health Week

    22nd August, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

     Are You Coming?   EXERCISE RIGHT LIGHT LUNCHEON  WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK Wed Sept 5, 2018   11am—1pm   Free to Attend Light Luncheon All Welcome to attend  –  Bring a friend   Program: 11am                 Meet and Greet              11.10am            Presentation from Bridie O’Connell, Exercise Physiologist  11.20am            Presentation from Joyce Gasking, Exercise… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite – August 17 2018 – Issue 2290

    20th August, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    Hi All September is a busy month for workshops, courses and assessments plus one of our Exercise Right luncheons. We gazette these activities in the newsletter, on the display boards in Reception and on the website so keep an eye out for something that interests you. We provide these opportunities because it helps in the… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite – August 10 2018 – Issue 2289

    16th August, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    Hi All Have you had sickness visit your household lately? There seem to be quite a few bugs flourishing including nasty head colds, bronchitis, tummy problems and even a virus which makes you feel dizzy and off balance. We had a record number of staff off last Monday (actually four!!) and John, our Detailing and… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite – August 3 2018 – Issue 2288

    7th August, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    Hi All On these cold mornings, you have to take your hat off to the Earlybird members who turn up religiously at 5.30am most days of the week to do their exercise. It is so much easier to just roll over and stay in a lovely warm bed during winter. It takes courage to climb out and… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite – July 27 2018 – Issue 2287

    30th July, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    Hi All Would you believe that my granddaughter came over for a swim in the Green Apple pool last weekend? When you think what the temperatures have been early in the day I think she showed amazing resilience. Caitlin brought a young friend with her (they are both first year high school so heading into… Read more »

  • Bridie’s Presentation at Exercise Right Luncheon

    23rd July, 2018 | by Sonya Marshall

    Bridie’s Presentation at Exercise Right Luncheon    What is a preventable disease? Indicators of  preventable disease Chronic diseases are becoming more and more common in Australia. In fact, 50% of Australian’s are classified as having 1 or more chronic disease and for those aged over 65 this number increases to 87%. Chronic diseases quite often… Read more »