WNiF Magazine - Winter 2015 Edition | Page 8

EDITOR’S WELCOME WELCOME TO A NEW ISSUE OF Dr Michael Kinchington PhD (Sports Med) Dr Kinchington holds a Masters Degree in the biomechanics of sports shoes and a PhD in Sports Medicine. He is a consultant to the Sydney Swans and Western Sydney Wanderers, and founder of the Centre For Podiatric Medicine (www.footinjury.com.au) and the Shoe Buddy app (www.shoebuddy.com.au) that helps consumers buy the right athletic shoes specific an individual’s athletic and foot shape requirements. “WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS” I’m delighted to share with you, the results of the inaugural WNiF & AEFM Fitness Model Search. I think you’ll agree when you look at our super cool cover, that our winners are, indeed, excellent choices! You can learn about both the winners starting on page 11, as well as see our 2015 “People’s Choice” winner, plus you can enjoy the eye candy of a photoshoot that we created with Andrew Rossington from Empowered Images and Jess Arisu (hair and make up), where our fitness models show off the latest and greatest footwear and apparel that is currently on the market. PUBLISHER Craig Mac [email protected] Thanks to everyone who entered this inaugural contest, and thanks to those who liked the photos on Facebook – we look forward to doing it all again next time. Remember, if you are keen to try your hand at fitness modelling, then don’t hesitate to apply with Australia’s Elite Fitness Models (AEFM.com.au). Enjoy this Winter edition, and remember if you have something new in fitness or health to announce, then let us know by emailing [email protected] – I look forward to hearing from you. THANK YOU TO OUR “WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS” CONTRIBUTORS… Vanessa Bennett Vanessa BennettVanessa is a high performance coach and CEO of Inside 80 Performance Australia guiding clients across bespoke strategies for energy, nutrition and career success. Find out more at www.inside80performance.com or follow her on Twitter @Inside80Aus Joe Bonington Joe is the founder of Joe’s Basecamp, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Joe has been helping people tick items off their bucket list for almost fifteen years. Joe’s passions for strength and conditioning and the great outdoors has led him to train with world leaders in fitness, strength, conditioning and holistic health. Joe is also a trek leader who has led treks to the Annapurna region, Everest, Kokoda, Kilimanjaro and Bhutan. Joe’s family has an impressive history of mountaineering and adventure, his father being one of Britain’s pre-eminent mountaineers. Joe has broken new ground himself being part of the first ascent of Danga 2 (6200m) Nepal and, more locally, he has been involved in extreme adventures for television in the outback of the Northern Territory’s Cockburn Ranges. Toni Krasicki BHMS Toni is a freelance health, fitness and travel writer, with 24 years’ experience in the fitness industry. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Movement Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion and can be contacted at [email protected] or via www.tonikrasicki.com.au 8 CONTACT What’s New In Fitness PO BOX 908 Manly, NSW 2095 EDITOR Analee Matthews [email protected] ADVERTISING MANAGER Katie Stott [email protected] ADVERTISING Ray Barbat Derek Bennett Emma Mullan ART DIRECTION & DESIGN Kevin Randau [email protected] ACCOUNTS Michelle Vescio [email protected] RETURN ADDRESS PO BOX 908 Manly, NSW 2095 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] “What’s New In Fitness” is produced, published and distributed by GymLink Australia. Any prices stated are the recommended retail prices (RRP) in Australian currency. Any events listed are correct at the time of publishing. Information may be subject to change. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, GymLink Australia accepts no responsibility for the correctness of any facts. Opinions expressed by authors do not reflect those of GymLink Australia. The copyright responsibility of article content lies with individual contributors. No material in the “What’s New in Fitness” magazine may be reproduced without written consent from the publisher. © 2015 WNiF. WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - WINTER 2015 Sally Matterson Sally is a renowned personal trainer, biosignature practitioner and author of the new book, Healthy Body (Rockpool Publishing $24.99), available from good book stores and online at www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au Adam Ryan Adam is the co-founder of Stair Climbing Australia, which was established as a means of spreading awareness of what he and a small number of others do. Adam’s goal is to build Stair Climbing Australia into the leading source for all things associated with the sport in Australia. Their website is a means of documenting their training and race adventures, while simultaneously educating and supporting anyone interested in getting involved. Based in Geelong (VIC), they have been training and racing together all over Australia since 2008. In 2011 Adam was invited to compete in the prestigious Empire State Building event. Find out more at www.stadiumstomp.com.au and www.stairclimbing.com.au Matt Sorensen Matthew is a CHEK Practitioner, a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, a Personal Trainer and a Remedial Massage Therapist. He can be contacted by phoning 0416 299 579 or emailing [email protected] Matthew Squires Matthew is the founder of Physi o Gym in Petersham, NSW. He was awarded The Sydney University Medal in the year 2000 and he holds a double Masters in Health Science for Sports and Manipulative Physiotherapy. Matthew also specialises in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, and is a qualified Pilates and Gyrotonic™ exercise instructor. To find out more. To find out more visit www.physiogym.net.au Mel Tempest Mel is an expert in group fitness. Her extensive knowledge and experience has assisted many independent clubs and studios to successfully grow their group fitness timetables. Mel’s consultancy services can help any club or studio maximise their timetabling, group fitness marketing, staff selection and training. Mel can also advise fitness businesses about social media marketing for group fitness, including interactive timetables. Mel has owned Ballarat Body & Soul Health Club since 2003, where she’s taken it from zero to 2,000 members. In 2005, Mel opened the first men’s only health club in Australia, called Wizeguys. Find out more at www.meltempest.net WNiF and Australia’s Elite Fitness Models (AEFM) are proud to congratulate Dean Wilcox and Ana Helena Coppola Coons, who were selected as the 2015 winners of the WNiF & AEFM Fitness Model Search contest. Learn more about our winners from page 11, plus check out the 21 page special feature at http://joom.ag/9dap On the front cover (and above), our models are wearing: Dean: CW-X Ventilator Tri Top in Black. $129.00 and CW-X StabilyX Men’s Joint Support Tights in Black.$189.00. cw-x. com.au. Mizuno Wave Inspire 11 shoes. $199.00. mizuno.com.au. Ana: MB Active Space Dye Panel Tank. $29.00. Available at BIG W stores nationally. Dharma Bums Zebra Wave Printed Full Length Legging. $85.00. dharmabums.com.au. OOfos OOriginal Recovery Thongs in Fuscia. $59.99. oofos.com.au. Massive thanks to our super talented photographer Andrew Rossington (empoweredimages.com.au) and Jess Arisu (ph: 0466 887 619) for hair and make up services. Find out if you have what it takes to be a fitness model visit aefm.com.au or phone [phone] TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO READ ABOUT! Got an idea or request for an article in a future edition? Email [email protected] and we’ll do our best to make it happen! WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - WINTER 2015 9