Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The A.R.T. Method in Melbourne via New York


MET Fitness brings the Active Resistance Training Method from New York to Melbourne.

Developed by New York's best personal trainer, Terri Walsh, the A.R.T. Method goes beyond the limits of a 'program' and is an actual METHOD. It's a way to understand how to move. It's a method to decipher the endless permutations of workouts, programs, trends, sports, yoga and dance 'programs' that come.... and eventually, go.

The A.R.T. Method means you'll always understand how to get the most out of any fitness program, any dance exercise, any yoga class or sports program you choose to participate in.

The workout is intense - the A.R.T. Method will change the shape of your body.

This is not a gym class. There are no crowds.

A.R.T. Method Intensive is limited in size to give you personal attention and group motivation - it's the change that makes the difference.

Exclusive to MET Fitness and now available at the following locations:

The Academy of Hypnotic Science in Elsternwick
7am - 8am Monday
s (Beginners)
$120

Steppes School of Dance in Highett
6:30am - 7:30am Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (Intermediate)
$250

The Intensives run each month and you can join at any time at a pro-rata cost.
Groups are limited to 6 so book early to secure your place.

kimwatson@metfitness.com



Saturday, July 16, 2011

Make Room for Joy


Life is busy.

We all have jobs, chores and things we need to do, so when do you make space in your life for what you love - the people, activities and things that bring you joy?

Do you know what and who they are?

When was the last time you felt joyful?

If these questions are difficult to answer, set aside some time to really think about the answers.

Start to make room in your life to allow the joy to happen.

Notice how you're feeling the next time you're with people you love, doing activities you enjoy or simply just relaxing in a peaceful environment.

Take a deep breath, slowly exhale and smile - find your joy more often.

You deserve it.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Winter Warmer - Potato, Leek & Garlic Soup

This winter warmer soup is so velvety and full of goodness.

Garlic contains allicin, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese and selenium and has antibacterial & antimicrobial properties.

Mostly it's just delicious so use the Gorgeous Garlic recipe to make a sweet puree that you can add to this dish.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 leeks, green stalk removed, sliced
2 tablespoons of garlic puree
2 celery sticks, diced
700ml stock or water
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
salt to taste

Method:
Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the leeks, garlic & celery and a pinch of salt, cook gently for 5 - 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened but not colored.

Add the potatoes, water or stock and salt to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Puree the soup using a stick wizz until all solids have been liquidised.
Taste and adjust salt & pepper to suit.

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley, chervil or tarragon.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

The Second Half of the Year


Welcome to the second half of the year.

It's a good time to pause and think about what you want to

Do

Be

Have

in 2011.

Make a plan, write a list or set a goal for yourself and take the small steps that lead you there.

Learn a new skill or study something that has always interested you, be more physically active to give yourself more energy and live your great life - start today.

It doesn't have to be a huge life-changing event.

When we work towards & acheive a goal, we get the confidence to know that we CAN do what we say we will, that we CAN do something we previously though impossible.

Expand the possibilities in YOUR life.