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Kings of endurance with Stephen Parker Endurance is your body’s ability to perform, work or be active over an extended period of time. There are two main physical aspects of endurance; cardiovascular, which is the body’s heart and lung capacity when functioning, and muscular, which is the body’s muscular strength under load exertion. An indoor cycle class provides excellent training for both aspects of endurance, either as a whole class or an individual terrain track. This video showcases a great example of endurance cardiovascular training. The art of balance with June Jones Balance is essential for everyday activities and affects how we move – yet loss of balance is common as we age. Adding standing balance exercises to your Pilates class can enhance participants’ concentration and awareness – and help improve their sense of alignment. I like to teach balance work that includes an upper body activity: you can progress participants to this from a simple single leg balance if and when they are confident to do so. PRESENTER PROFILE: JUNE JONES June is a Pilates and yoga instructor as well as mother and businesswoman. She is passionate about her work, continually attending training courses and workshops in order to become a better trainer. The lead presenter on the long running fitness television show Aerobics Oz Style, June has 30 years’ fitness industry experience, and in addition to her fitness certificates, holds the Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. She recently developed a stretching program call Beautiful Stretches that is available online and on DVD. Outside of fitness, June loves sitting on the veranda of her homestead watching the sheep eat the grass. Always up for a fresh challenge, she is even trying her hand at growing organic garlic and saffron. June says ‘Health and fitness is fundamental to my life and I’m fortunate this does not feel like work to me.’ Her philosophy for a happy life and successful fitness career? ‘Listen well, have your wits about you and do what you preach.’ beautifulstretches.com Watch these videos at fitnessnetwork.com.au/choreo NETWORK AUTUMN 2016 | 55