Introducing: Spin Test and Intro to Spin

We are pleased to announce the addition of 2 new Spin programs - Intro to Spin and Spin Test.

INTRO TO SPIN

First Tuesday of the Month

• Designed to show what a spin class entails, tips and getting the most out of spin for fitness and endurance. 

SPIN TEST

Second Tuesday of the Month

• Test your endurance, time and progression with a monthly test. Times/gears/ progress will all be recorded. 

No booking is required for these two programs, just come along on the day. Click here to check our current timetable for times.

Spring Food: Falafel & Hommus Wrap

Photography by Steve Brown

Here is a healthy lunch-box idea with a difference - the kids and the adults will love it.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 multigrain wraps
• 1/2 cup hommus dip
• 1/2 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated, torn
• 150g tabouli
• 1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into ribbons
• 6 (225g) falafel with sesame seeds, halved

Method

• Place wraps on a flat surface. Spread hommus along centre of each wrap. Top with lettuce, tabouli, cucumber and 3 falafel halves. Roll up firmly to enclose filling. Serve.

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Introducing Victoria Kay - New Dance Instructor

We are pleased to introduce a new and highly experienced Dancer to join the Balance Pilates Mind + Body Studio instructors. Victoria Kay has had a colourful dance career and will be teaching Purely Barre class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Read more about Victoria's amazing career in dance: 

Victoria Kay was born in Gayndah. Her family moved to Gympie where she commenced dancing at the age of three. Moving to Brisbane when she was seven years old enabled her dream to become a professional dancer to flourish. She studied all styles of dance – ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, contemporary and song & dance at her mother’s dance studio “Jacinta Kay Academy of Dance” under CSTD and RAD. Her final years of schooling were completed whilst attending the Queensland Dance School of Excellence. 

Upon graduation from QDSE she moved to the Gold Coast but returned to Brisbane briefly before moving to Paris, at the age of eighteen, to join the cast of the world famous Moulin Rouge. It was here that Ms Kay travelled the world touring with the Moulin Rouge dancers and becoming the ‘face’ of both the Moulin Rouge and MakeUp Forever (the Moulin Rouge’s make up line). Ms Kay mastered her craft and became Principal dancer at the Moulin Rouge, a role she excelled at. Audiences were enthralled. 

Ms Kay has since returned to Brisbane after five years in Paris. She continues to assist with auditions for the Moulin Rouge when they are held in Australia. Ms Kay’s love and enthusiasm for dance is infectious. Dancing has awarded Ms Kay amazing opportunities to not only to travel but also to learn from some of the best dance teachers and choreographers. She wishes to share her experience and knowledge with others. Ms Kay is an experienced teacher of dance having obtained a Diploma of Dance whilst at QDSE. After living in Cape Town, South Africa for a year, her story continues here in Redcliffe where she has settled with her young daughter.

We welcome Victoria to the Dolphins Health Precinct family.

NEW Aqua Class - Turbulence

We are excited to announce the addition of a FANTASTIC new aqua fitness class at Dolphins Health Precinct called Turbulence!

Turbulence is an intense cardio workout in the water. This challenging class is designed to improve your fitness, tone muscles and burn fat by utilising a variety of different training methods (Tabata, Hiit and interval.)

Duration: 45 minutes

When: Wednesdays at 8.30am

Click here to view the latest timetable.

Raw Food Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

We found this yummy recipes on The Raw Food Kitchen website. The website belongs to Amanda who is a qualified Raw Food Teacher and Raw Food Coach and is a member of the International Association of Raw Food Coaches and Teachers.

These are a perfect treat size so absolutely no guilt. And they taste divine!

Ingredients Crust:

• 
1/2C pecans
• 1/2C hazelnuts
• 4 medjool dates
• 2T shredded coconut
• 1T cacao
• 1t vanilla extract
• pinch mixed spice
• pinch himalayan crystal salt

Method for crust:

• Put all ingredients in a food processor except cacao and combine until breadcrumb like.
• Add cacao and pulse till mixed through. Mix should stick.
• Press into base of 24 piece mini muffin pan. Place in fridge while you make the filling.

Filling ingredients:

• 

2C raw cashews
• 1/2C water
• 1/2C maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
• 2t vanilla extract
• 1t dark chocolate extract (optional)
• 2T raw cacao
• 1/2C coconut oil (warmed till liquid)
• pinch himalayan crystal salt

Method for filling:

• Add all ingredients to the blender except for the liquid coconut oil and cacao. Blend ingredients until creamy then add the cacao and coconut oil and blend until well combined.
• Pour into muffin pan and freeze for about 3 hours.
• Before serving place in fridge for 30 minutes and decorate with your favourite topping. This could be goji berries, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts or chocolate sauce! Enjoy

Learn to Swim - INTENSIVES

September 22 - 26

Intensives are great if your child is trying to gain a particular skill, go up a level, get over a fear or get to know a new instructor/environment.

Get your little ones prepared for the Summer ahead.

Cost

5 Days: $65.00

3 Days: $40.50

To book or for more information

please see Dolphins Health Precinct Reception.

POOL PARTY Theme Week!

The week of 8th September will be

a fun-filled POOL PARTY theme week!

We will have palm trees, cocktails, blow up pools and Hawaiian lays - as well as anything else that signifies a Summer Pool Party! 

We encourage you to dress to impress and wear your best 'party outfit' to the gym or pool.

We can't wait to see you looking Summery!