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Meet Tom, one of PARC’s personal trainers

Tom lives a very active outdoor lifestyle, from mountain biking, water sports, SUP, martial arts to being passionate surfer and surf instructor. For over 5 years Tom has successfully trained clients for goals of weight loss, muscle gain, rehabilitation, specific fitness goals or for holistic health and wellness. If you know your goals, Tom will have the knowledge and experience for you to take the most effective and efficient path to get you there. One of the things I’ve discovered most, in my 5 years as a PT, is that people work really hard when it comes to  gym and classes, but often don’t understand and or severely underestimate the importance of nutrition in meeting their body composition goals, whether it be fat loss or muscle gain. Without this critical knowledge people often plateau, burn out and get defeated not achieving these goals, despite great physical effort. Here are a few quick tips in terms of how you should eat:
  • Start with a foundation of low starch, high fibre vegetables with different colours
  • Add in quality proteins from wild or properly raised conditions
  • Utilise high quality fats as a primary energy source and as a way to enhance nutrient absorption from other foods in the form of good oils
  • Avoid any high starch or high sugar foods when not eating to fuel exercise
You then calculate your caloric needs based on your lifestyle, exercise habits and body composition goals. If you don’t understand what your caloric intake should be or what your macro breakdown is, you will find it very difficult to meet your body composition goals. Myfitnesspal is a great app to start tracking your food/energy intake and integrated with Mywellness, so even better. I can calculate and help you understand them and appropriate nutrition, as part of my PT training package. As always to be as efficient and effective with your exercise and training as possible, come and see me or one of the great PT’s at PARC to get structure, correct exercise selection, techinque analysis and periodised programming. You’ll then have the knowledge, support and confidence to achieve your health and wellness goals. Wishing you the best health, Tom Saunders PARC Personal Trainer

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Easter is nearly here! 🐇

Just a friendly reminder that we will have reduced hours over the Easter long weekend. 

🐣 Good Friday: Friday 3 April - CLOSED 
🐰 Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April - 7am – 7pm 
🥚 Easter Monday: Monday 6 April - 7am – 7pm 

Please be sure to check our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time, when planning your visit. We can’t wait to see you at PARC!
We have unbe-leaf-able fun planned for you these school holidays! 🤩

Holiday excitement awaits you at PARC! Slip, slide and splash your way through a day of family fun. 

🍁 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
☀️ Rafter waterslides 
💧 Aquatic Playground 
😎 Scavenger hunt 
🎈 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🙌 Prizes and giveaways 

Our school holiday program will run from Tuesday 7 April – Friday 17 April. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.
The Easter Bunny is coming to town! 🐰 

There’s just over a week until a special someone hops into town, which means we have a long-weekend coming up! Our opening hours over the weekend are a bit different, so make sure to check our website when planning your visit. 

Centre Hours: 
🐣 Good Friday: Friday 3 April - CLOSED 
🐰 Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April - 7am – 7pm 
🥚 Easter Monday: Monday 6 April - 7am – 7pm 

PARC Swim: Term break, no lessons 
Group Exercise: Reduced timetable, check Customer Portal for classes. 

Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time.
Help us celebrate the PINES extended season with a bang! 🎉 

To celebrate the extension of our sister site PINES' season, they are hosting a Free Family Friday Party on Friday 27 March, for our amazing community! Come down and enjoy: 

⭐️ FREE entry to Pines between 4pm-7pm 
⭐️ FREE sausage sizzle (until sold out) 
⭐️ FREE face painting 
⭐️ Waterslide fun (weather dependant) 
⭐️ Fun goodies and giveaways 

There will be lots of fun for the entire family! We hope to see you all there! 🤩
Davenport Physiotherapy Giveaway 🙌

Davenport Physiotherapy are giving away a free injury check to 6 PARC members. Winners will receive a complimentary 20 minute injury screen by a qualified Physiotherapist, alongside personalised tips for your workouts and advice to prevent future injuries.

To enter, head to @davenportphysiotherapy, and check out the instructions on their free injury check giveaway post.

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