April edition

Welcome to the April edition of our monthly newsletter. Along with the Easter Bunny and his (or her) scrumptious parcels of joy, this month brings congratulations for our first referral rewards winner and provides you with some interesting information on a few of our select products. We hope the Easter Bunny is good to you ……

WHAT'S NEW AT GCPSH:

· Janelle Campbell wins first referral rewards draw. Mention us to your workmates and you could win!!
Congratulations to Janelle Campbell whose name was drawn out of the barrell as the inaugural winner of our referral rewards program. Janelle has won a Survival For the Fittest Cookbook (pictured below). This book is one of 3 cookbooks developed by the Sports Dietitians at the AIS. The series contains quick, delicious, and foolproof recipes for those of us interested in maintaining a healthy diet while on the go. Janelle will be able to put some recipes to the test, cooking up healthy meals in a flash for the whole family. All 3 cookbooks are on display in the waiting room & are available for purchase through GCPSH. Remember, each time you refer somebody to GCPSH your name goes into the monthly draw to win a prize - the more referrals you send the greater your chances of winning! For more information on our referral rewards program contact the clinic.

· Sports Dietitian available at GCPSH from 8th May.
From Friday 8th of May, GCPSH will be able to offer the services of Sports Dietitian Kristen MacKenzie. Kristen is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and qualified Exercise Physiologist with over 4 years experience in clinical, private practice and sports settings in both Australia and New Zealand. She currently works in a range of settings including Sports Nutrition Consultancies for the Brisbane Lions AFL Football Club and the Queensland Academy of Sport. Kristen will be available Fridays 1:30 to 6.00pm. For more information or to make a booking, contact the clinic on 5500 6470 or Kristen on 0424 184 278.

· Limited physiotherapy services between 27th April and 4th May.
Britt Caling, our Principal Sports Physio is competing for Team Teva/Mountain Designs in a 5day Adventure Race along the Great Ocean Rd from the 28th of April. This means Britt will be unavailable for consultations from the 27th April to 6th May, so appointments on either side of this week are filling up fast. Be sure to get in early to book your physio appointments with Britt. GCPSH wishes her all the best .... it sounds like a little luck wouldn’t go astray given the rugged, hilly terrain and extreme nature of the event!!

· New Products
- Posture pro (pictured). Great for relieving neck and back pain and stiffness. This handy & effective little device is designed to allow you to mobilise your own spine. They are very portable and much less likely to be chewed up by the family pet than tennis balls (which are often recommended for this purpose). See your therapist for advice on how to use the posture pro device.

- New 2XU gear. Check out the recently arrived Compression & Performance Wear from 2xu. Take advantage of our April discounts to purchase your cooler weather training and racing gear as the winter months approach.

- Drinks. With the recent addition of a fridge to the waiting area we are now able to offer various cold beverages. Available drinks include Mt Franklin Water, Coke, Diet Coke, Iced Tea, Powerade, and Goulburn Valley Juice.
· FREE EXERCISE & NUTRITION SEMINARS AT VISION PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIOS: Learn how to lose fat fast & keep it off!!

Vision Personal Training are running free monthly education seminars at the Runaway Bay Studio. These sessions are designed to teach you:
· How much exercise you need according to your body type
· Which exercises are the most effective
· Why including resistance training provides the best results
· Which foods will help & which will hinder you body's fat burning ability
· How to enjoy drinking alcohol & still get results .... and much much more!!

Vision Personal Training at Runaway Bay pride themselves on providing an integrated approach to weight loss and weight management. They aim to focus on the "personal" part of personal training by identifying your needs and providing you with an encouraging and supportive environment. By addressing the combination of emotions, education, eating & exercise, Vision Personal Training can help you achieve your health & fitness goals. For more information on session times and bookings go to www.visionpt.com.au.

APRIL MONTHLY SPECIALS: Save $$ with these discounts on 2XU
· 15% discount on 2XU Compression and Performance Wear for all current clients. Perform at your best by training, racing and recovering in the gear that is relied upon by some of the best athletes in the world! As the cooler months approach wearing tights and tops as undergarments can have the added effect of providing extra warmth. See our Product of the month review (below) to read about learn more or check out the full range @ www.2xu.com.au.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: 2xu High Performance Compression Wear

Let’s talk about 2xu …. 2xu is pronounced “two times you”. In other words, this gear is designed to multiply your performance (hence the slogan “Human performance. Multiplied”).

2XU compression garments have a higher compression rating than other brands, making them stronger, more compressive and more durable. They are up to 25% more compressive & 40% more durable than Skins and other brands of sports compression gear.
2XU is an Australian based company & is relied upon by the AIS, Australian Triathlon Team and many other national and international sporting teams.

2XU is the only sports compression garment that uses circular knit 360O compression, as used in the medical industry.
Why use compression garments?

If you are a sports fan, you have probably noticed that more and more athletes are training & competing in compression garments (some notable examples include Cricketer Brett Lee, Triathlete Emma Snowsill, and Jonathon Thurston (Rugby League). Research has proven that wearing garments that provide graduated compression have the following effects:
· Improved blood circulation
· Improved lymphatic drainage
· Improved ability to feel joint movement and position (proprioception)
· Reduced muscle vibration/oscillation

This results in improved:
Performance-
Faster warm up and improved oxygen circulation
Enhanced lactate removal from muscles while exercising
Improved coordination, efficiency, stability & agility
Heightened body position awareness
Reduced fatigue
Recovery-
Reduced perceived post-exercise muscle soreness
Reduced muscle trauma & delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
Reduced swelling & blood pooling post exercise
Improved lactic acid clearance post exercise
Air travel and associated health risks-
Reduced risk of DVT (economy class syndrome)
Reduced swelling & blood pooling

The range of compression garments available at GCPSH include:
Elite Compression Tights & Compression Tights
Compression Shorts
Long Sleeve Compression Top
Compression socks (great for travel, racing & recovery)
Calf/shin compression guards (with and without stirrups)
Short sleeve, sleeveless and thermal compression gear can be ordered on request.

CLIENT CAPERS: Congratulations go to ……
· Up and coming Triathlete, Ellen McDonald, who was recently crowned National Champion at the All Schools Triathlon Championships in Hobart.
· New mum Claudia Luthi, who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Melina Margaret, on 4th March. 5 weeks on both Mum and Bub are doing well.
· The following swimmers with outstanding results at the Australian Swimming Titles:
- Leiston Pickett, who placed 3rd in the 50m breaststroke & 6th in the 100m breaststroke. Leiston was also invited to swim at the Australian Swimming SKINS where she won the breaststroke event.

- Kelly Marquenie for making finals in the 800m Freestyle (4th) and 400m Freestyle (6th).
- Katie Goldman 4th placing in the 400m freestyle & 5th in the 400m individual medley.

Kelly & Katie were also invited to race at the SKINS.

· Triathlon Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Brad Kahlefeldt (pictured below) on his recent return to elite racing after enduring a 5 month lay-off following hip surgery during 2008. Brad heads overseas later this month to begin his World Championships campaign for 2009.

Best of luck to all swimmers competing in the National Age Championships in Sydney next week.

We look forward to helping you optimise your health, well being and sporting performance. If you have any queries about our services & products please contact the clinic on 07 5500 6470 or go to www.gcpsh.com.au.
Yours in good health,

The GCPSH Team