ECU Health & Fitness

Centre

Welcomes You

Open to staff, students

and the community

63 % of Australian Men 47% of Australian Women

are overweight or obese _____________

The key

to a quality life is

Healthy Body - Healthy Mind!

Let ‘ECU Health & Fitness’

take you there!

The danger in letting your body deteriorate 1. Bone disease and osteoporosis cause limitations and pain.

2. 39% of all deaths are from cardiovascular disease.

3. Lower back pain is often caused by a lack of flexibility.

4. Low fitness levels affect your energy and stamina.

5. Sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of excessive body fat.

6. Excessive body fat has been related to diabetes, cancer, heart disease,

high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and low self esteem.

7. People who are physically inactive are nearly twice as likely to have a

fatal or non fatal coronary event compared to those who are active.

8. Personal problems that may arise include:-

*family/relationship problems *dependency issues *health care costs *quality of life

Your Health is the Key to a quality life - everything else comes second.

Family choices Children and young people in Australia are growing up in an

environment of rapid social and economic change. The impact this is having on their development, health and wellbeing

has received growing attention over the last 5 years. Further, there is an extensive body of evidence that points to the long

-term benefits that can be gained by investing in a child’s early years. Have you thought about your family?

Benefits of a Healthy life

1. Improve and maintain your quality of life Improve energy levels Strengthen your body and maintain your ability Maintain your fitness to enjoy each and every day Enjoy flexibility and manouverability like you remember Improve your body’s immune system “Keep on Keeping on” with improved endurance Keep up with the kids Live a longer, stronger, and better quality of life

2. Health benefits Reduce the risk of bone disease and osteoporosis Reduce the risk of diabetes Reduce the risk of heart disease Normalise cholesterol levels Increase your endurance and stamina Improve your metabolism—your body burns more energy

even when not exercising Reduce body fat Reduce stress Improve your sex life

Change your body Shape Benefits of Mass Accelerator 1. Increase your strength and ability

Improve your lift, jump, sprint, and carry

Create powerful legs, arms, back and chest

Impress your friends with your body’s new abilities

Stand tall with improved confidence

Gain the respect you deserve

2. Increase your body’s shape

Create a six pack to die for

Build biceps and legs that turn heads

Create a chest and back to admire

Build a natural, sexy looking body

What’s right for you? 1. Health & Fitness

2. ShapeHer ladies only gym

3. Personnel Training

4. Group Fitness Classes

5. Boot Camp

6. Kids Holiday Program

Plus….. 7. Free Fitness & Lifestyle Programs

8. Café & Créche

9. Social indoor sport competitions

10. Two Fitness Centers for the price of one

11. Sports Clubs

There’s more for you at ECU.

Success is a journey

not a destination!

Health & Fitness Gym Membership Includes: Personal appraisal and program

Healthy heart check

Full gym use of cardio equipment, weights and more

Group Fitness Classes

Court Hire: Use of all our great facilities including tennis, basketball,

netball, volleyball & badminton courts

Free use of secure keyed lockers and hot showers

Plus...Plus...Plus... All fitness Classes are included from Body Pump, Yoga, Yogalates,

Pilates, Body Combat, Fitball and more

Crèche facilities are available at a minimal charge

Associate business discounts

Want to lose weight? You can, with our exclusive Ladies Only weight loss program.

Our program: Ladies Only Gym: A ladies only gym, with qualified staff to guide you through your customised 30 minute exercise program. Personal Weight Loss Coach: An optional weekly one-on-one motivational lifestyle session, addressing behavioural modification, individual eating concerns, food addictions & emotional eating to help you achieve optimum weight loss results. Healthy Eating Plan: An eating plan based on sound nutritional advice, designed to keep you focused on your long-term goals. Designed by women for women!

It’s no secret that weight loss goals can only be achieved through lifestyle changes.

Personal Training- One on one training with qualified instructors.

What they do for you? Your trainer is committed to your short & long term goals, guiding,

educating & motivating you to met your goals through the course of

your training

You will be educated on how to use and maximise the

equipment at your disposal, with your trainer ensuring your

safety is not compromised

How?

You will have a personal health and fitness assessment

Your trainer will design and develop a program to meet and

surpass your health and fitness expectations

You will now be taken through your paces, motivating you to

reach the next level

“If you keep giving what your giving You’ll keep getting what your getting”

Group Fitness Classes Body Pump: Change the shape of your body, increase your metabolism, tone muscles using free weights and your own body weight for that all-over workout.

Yoga: Body, mind & spirit can improve your personal development. Increase strength, flexibility, muscle tone as you increase joint movement and decrease anxiety & stress.

Body Combat: The most intense fun you’ll have by combining martial arts from Karate, Boxing and Tai Chi with motivating music, providing a unique physical challenge.

Pilates: 8 main principles surround Pilates: flowing movement, concentration, breathing, control, isolation, precision, centering and routines to relax & strengthen the core of your body.

Power Hour: Athletic style of circuit training uses a variety of exercises, equipment and motivation which caters for all fitness levels.

and more … Yogalates, Fitball …..

BOOT CAMP 4 week intense program similar to army style training. High intensity exercise

Involves running, push-ups, sit-ups and

the use of some fitness equipment

You will be motivated and encouraged as

your instructor pushes you outside your comfort zone

The work out comprises of both aerobic and strength elements

The group meets 3 times a week Mon/Wed/Fri at either 6am or 6pm

Places are limited!

ECU Kids Holiday Program is a specifically designed program for

children created by Exercise Physiologists at Edith Cowen University.

Targeting children 6 - 12 years of age

Motivate children to become active

Focus on getting children fit whilst trying to curb prevalence of childhood

obesity - a problem that is reaching epidemic levels

Benefits:

Increase fitness

Maintenance of healthy body weight

Fun activities in a safe and social environment

Improve co-ordination skills

Making new friends

See our website for program details and dates for the school holidays.

What?

Fitness & Lifestyle programs designed to give you a taste of what’s to come.

Would you like to try Yoga?

Weight Loss getting you down ….. Don’t know if you will succeed? Find out

if you will achieve your long term goals?

How?

Come to one of our free classes, call us now on 6304 5778.

Yes it’s free for you!

Café, Crèche & Parking With great staff & facilities at ECU

you are sure to be satisfied.

Café: Pure and Natural Café are serving healthy smoothies

Fitness Centre: Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 9:00pm Friday 6:00am - 8:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm Sunday 8:00am - 2:00pm ShapeHer: Monday & Wednesday 6:00am - 8:00pm Tues / Thurs & Friday 6:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm Créche: For only $2.50 per hour, you will know your children are in good hands. Open from 8.45am - 11.30am week days (closed public holidays). We also offer 6 month frequent users member-ship so you can save. Parking: Protect your car as you receive FREE undercover parking, available for community members only (not for ECU students).

Social indoor sport competitions

Keep fit playing Team Sports and have fun. At ECU Sports

you can meet new people and discover your competitive edge

by entering or joining a team today!

What’s on? Soccer: Joondalup - Thursday & Mt Lawley - Friday evenings

Mixed Netball: Joondalup - Monday evenings

Basketball: Wednesday evenings

Two for the price of one with Mt Lawley

Sports Clubs Become part of the ECU club, met new people and have more fun! We can

provide you with the contacts to join our ECU Sporting Clubs & Associations.

Who do we have?

ECU Hockey Club (Mt Lawley)

ECU Perth Rowing Club

ECU Joondalup Soccer Club

ECU Lakers Hockey Club (Joondalup)

ECU Cavalier School of Fencing

Jungle Soccer (ages 3 to 6 Mt Lawley)

Kobudo (Mt Lawley)

Jodo & Iaido (Mt Lawley)

Chequers Volleyball Club (Mt Lawley)

I Liq Chuan (Mt Lawley)

Uechi Ryu Karate (Mt Lawley)

Salary Package Are you an employee of ECU? This scheme is available if you have either an on

going employment contract or a fixed term contract, as stated in the university’s

salary packaging policy. Not available for sessional or casual staff.

What is Salary Packaging?

You receive part of your remuneration in the form of benefits rather

than salary

Your benefits are in lieu of you salary therefore reducing your salary

Employees who package are financially better off as this usually

means saving in PAYG tax

Family members are except from this package, however many staff

still pay for their family memberships through salary deduction but

this is deducted after tax

University Sports Are you a current ECU student? Look what’s for FREE

What do we have for you?

University Sports: If you're looking for an afternoon that's fun and competitive, then Intervarsity Sports is for you. Each competition is held on a Friday afternoon, so why not come along and help ECU do battle against UWA, Curtin, AIUS, Murdoch and Notre Dame.

Refer a Friend and enjoy

the rewards….

We are sure you have friends and family excited by your new fitness regime, and perhaps you would enjoy some company when you work out.

FREE FITNESS CLASS passes are now available for your BUDDY from the membership team, and if yours BUDDY joins us at ECU we have some exciting REWARDS to offer you!

It’s a WIN WIN situation for you!!