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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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Our 30-20-2 Winter Challenge is just around the corner! 🎉

It kicks off in just over a week, on Monday 18 May and will run for four weeks until Sunday 14 June. 

All you need to do is grab a card from Reception, attend PARC 12 times over the four weeks of the challenge and you will go into the draw to win 1 of 50 limited edition PARC winter scarves!

Let's get moving! 🤩
Skate Jam is this Saturday! 🛹

Join the fun at our Family Fun Day this Saturday 9 May. Enjoy free skate clinics, skateboard and equipment hire, plus a community sausage sizzle!

When: Saturday 9 May 2025, 12.00pm – 3.00pm

Where: Frankston Skate Park

Open to all ages and abilities. Bookings for the skate clinics are open via the Skate Park Customer Portal.
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This weather may be cooling down, but we certainly aren’t! Join one of our reformer classes in our state-of-the-art studio, and enjoy a class that’s perfect to get your body moving. Whether it’s led by one of our fabulous instructors, or a virtual session, there’s something for everyone! 

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It's nearly that time of year again! 👀🥳

Our winter challenge is just around the corner! As the weather gets cooler, finding the motivation to move can be difficult. We want to support you in achieving your 30-20-2 during the winter months! 

Join the 30-20-2 Movement Challenge! All you need to do is grab a card from Reception, attend PARC 12 times over the four weeks of the challenge and you will go into the draw to win 1 of 50 limited edition PARC winter scarves.
 
Click the link in our bio to learn more.
Roll into action at Frankston Skate Park! 🛹 

Come on down for a fun filled afternoon at our Family Fun Day on Saturday 9 May. Enjoy free skate clinics, skateboard and equipment hire, plus a community sausage sizzle! 

When: Saturday 9 May 2025, 12.00pm – 3.00pm 

Where: Frankston Skate Park 

Open to all ages and abilities. Bookings for the skate clinics will be open via the Skate Park Customer Portal.

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