Hamilton Grey Power September 2017
The Hamilton Grey Power Magazine is a localised edition of the National Grey Power Magazine, reporting on the policies of the Grey Power Federation, concerns of the elderly and reader interest articles which keep the members informed on issues that directly effect them.
The Hamilton Grey Power Magazine is a localised edition of the National Grey Power Magazine, reporting on the policies of the Grey Power Federation, concerns of the elderly and reader interest articles which keep the members informed on issues that directly effect them.
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Health improvement through<br />
supervised sessions<br />
FOLLOWING YEARS OF HEALTH ISSUES, 67 YEAR-OLD<br />
ROYCE METCALFE IS USING EXERCISE AND NUTRITION<br />
TO OWN HIS PROBLEMS AND WORK TOWARDS A<br />
HEALTHIER AND MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.<br />
Sizeable weight gain and the development of additional<br />
health concerns meant Royce needed to act<br />
fast. The catalyst for his sudden lifestyle change came<br />
after discussing Green Prescription (an initiative that<br />
promotes physical activity as a way of staying healthy)<br />
with his doctor.<br />
“My doctor told me about Green Prescription because I was<br />
finally ready to take responsibility for my health issues,” said<br />
Royce.<br />
“I needed to take a serious look at exercise and nutrition,<br />
and admit to myself that all the issues I thought I was doing<br />
OK with, I really wasn’t addressing at all.”<br />
Royce started his health journey with aqua jogging twice<br />
a week but soon realised it wasn’t challenging him enough.<br />
After looking into other options he was referred to Max Weinberg,<br />
the LifeFit Coordinator at UniRec - the health and fitness<br />
centre based on campus at the University of Waikato.<br />
At his initial consult with Max in June, Royce was taken<br />
around the centre and given an exercise programme designed<br />
to suit his needs and to help him achieve his own personal<br />
goals. From day one he enjoyed the programme and has been<br />
attending the weekly LifeFit supervised resistance and cardio<br />
training sessions every Tuesday and Friday.<br />
The atmosphere inside the gym and the support given by<br />
Max and other staff members is what Royce enjoys most<br />
about training at UniRec.<br />
“You never feel like you’re on your own,” he explained.<br />
“Although you’re in charge of your own programme, Max<br />
and the rest of the UniRec staff are always there to support<br />
you and to give you advice if you need it.<br />
“It has a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere and I love the<br />
social element of the weekly LifeFit sessions.”<br />
Since March Royce has lost 9kg and, at a recent visit to his<br />
specialist, has found out that all areas of his health have improved.<br />
“I’m thrilled with my progress. It’s a huge confidence boost<br />
and I’m feeling positive.”<br />
For more information about UniRec’s LifeFit programme,<br />
visit www.unirec.co.nz or call 07 838 4177<br />
Mid winter christmas lunch - good attendance.<br />
UNIREC<br />
SPECIALIST<br />
PROGRAMMES<br />
MEDIFIT<br />
A group-based excercise programme designed to be<br />
suitable for people affected by a range of medical<br />
conditions including osteoporosis; arthritis, epilepsy,<br />
diabetes, obesity and more.<br />
LIFEFIT<br />
Designed specifically with seniors in mind, our<br />
LifeFit programme offers a range of enjoyable, social<br />
and achievable exercise sessions that focus upon<br />
resistance and cardiovascular training at a light and<br />
manageable pace.<br />
Roger (President) and Jack (Vice President) cut the cake.<br />
WWW.UNIREC.CO.NZ<br />
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