NEWS 12 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>July</strong> 8, <strong>2021</strong> By SHELLEY TOPP Rangiora crossfit gym celebrating ARangiora crossfit gym is celebrating the success of two members in anationwide competition held in Auckland. Plus64 Fitness <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong> coownerJamesLowe, of Swannanoa, says the success is an awesome result for the gym, whichonly opened in November 2019,and for Fernside builder,Arthur Robertson and Monique Rouxel, apeak performance mindset and hypnosisconsultant, of Pegasus. ‘‘Ourhead coach, Kendall Peterson is super proud of them,’’ Jamessays. The Masters LeagueRegional Cup competition washeld in Auckland late last month(on June 26 and 27)where Arthur won the intermediate men’s gradecompetition and Monique finishedsecond in the women’s4044 gradecompetition. Arthur says he enjoyscrossfit training because it develops an allroundfitness covering everything, from running, rowing, and bikingto weightlifting. He alsolikes the competitive nature of the sport andthe way everyone supports and encourageseach other. Monique, who hasbeen crossfit training for nine months, alsoenjoys the functionalfitness aspect and competitivenessofthe sport. She saysitwas excitingtodosowell in her first competition and she is looking forward to takingpart in more competition events. Crossfit is arelativelynew sport whichoriginated in the United States and involves exercisesthat mimic everydaylife movements, which can help improve agility, balance and flexibility. ‘‘It is an ever evolving sport where Successful competitors ... Arthur Robertson and Monique Rouxel, members of the 64 Fitness <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Gym in Rangiora, after their success at the crossfit Masters League Regional Cup competition in Auckland recently. PHOTO:SUPPLIED you get to pushboundaries and really tap into your mental and physical fitness,’’ James says. The gym at 14 Cone Street in Rangiora offers a14dayfree trial and can be contacted by emailing 64fitnessnc@gmail.com or by phoning coowner Annalis Lewison021 320 242. We’reheretohelp youunderstand, manageand preparefor morechanges <strong>Canterbury</strong> is likelytofaceinthe future. Because as well as takingactiontoreduce the impacts of climatechange, we needtoready ourselvestoadapt to them. itstimecanterbury.co.nz Brought to youby: It’s time to talk about climate change, <strong>Canterbury</strong>. It’s time, <strong>Canterbury</strong> is climatefriendly-learn more on our website. P61506-PLATO-CP-C
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