club O2 in WHO magazine: 5 Ways to Get Fit at Lunch!

Check out this week's edition (NOV 2, 2009) of WHO magazine for club O2 Founder Margaret O'Brien's column on "5 Ways to Get Fit at Lunch!"

Moving outdoors obviously features highly on the list - as does scheduling fitness like a meeting! "Give you fitness priority by scheduling it into your (outlook) diary. Your colleagues then know you are unavailable and are less likely to book you in for meetings", says Margaret.

Other tips include "Find a Fitness Buddy" and "Mix it Up". "There are always going to be days when your motivational levels drop. Having a fitness buddy means you encourage each other through those times and remind each other it's time to head out!".

Spend $100 instore at Rebel Sport Miranda Sat 3rd Oct and receive club O2 gift

Shoppers at Rebel Sport Miranda are in for a treat this Saturday the 3rd October! Customers that spend over $100 will receive a 3 month gift membership to club O2 - Sydney's outdoor fitness & social club. The membership entitles the customer to attend a free "Try it" event each month for three months and grab special rates on everything from tennis and group training through to yoga, surfing, scuba and canyoning.

So head to Rebel Sport Miranda Sat 3rd October and receive your free gift with a $100 plus purchase!

WIN a fit & pamper pack valued at over $2000!

To celebrate the launch of club O2 in the Sutherland/St George area, we have pulled together a fantastic prize valued at over $2000.

The Major prize includes:

• 1 x 12 month Buddy it Fit club O2 membership (for two people)
• 2 x Personal Training Sessions
• 1 x 8 week Beach Fit course
• 1 x SoccerFit course
• 1 x 1-2-1 SoccerFit lesson
• 4 x Paddefit lessons
• 1 x half day kayak hire
• 1 x Discovery Scuba Dive
• 1 x Day Hiking Tour
• 4 x Yoga class passes
• 10 x Pilates class passes
• 2 x one hour massages
• 1 x facial
 

Enter now for your chance to win! (NOTE: the prizes have all been donated by Sutherland Shire/St George businesses and cannot be exchanged)

Oxygym launches in the Shire with FREE SoccerFit event!

The Shire is a hub of outdoor health & fitness opportunities! Oxygym now brings residents of Cronulla and Sutherland the opportunity to join Oxygym and benefit from an organised schedule of free members activities including running club, hiking, tennis, super sessions and more.

The region kicks off with a FREE SoccerFit session Saturday 2nd May 9.30am at Lucas Reserve, Cronulla. For more more information contact Heather Kelley at events@oxygym.com.au

Other local partners include Cronulla Surfing Academy, Bundeena Kayaks & PaddleFit, Paddle Boarding, Sylvania 3 Par Golf, Triple Bull Surf & Snow, Chain Reaction Bicycles, and Southside Physiotherapy & Sports Centre

Sydney-siders join in Oxygym's Biggest Boxercise

Sydney-siders took to the parks of Sydney for the inaugural Sydney's Biggest Boxercise event on 18th March 2009. Guest trainer in the Domain was three-times World Champion Jeff Fenech who helped provide the participants with coaching tips. The event not only showcased boxing as a great cardio workout but also promoted active lunch-breaks!

100% of money raised from the event went to our nominated charity - the Heart Foundation.

To view photos from the event visit our facebook page!

The anti-gym workout - Oxygym in OK magazine

Eva Mendes is one healthy lady and we love her attitude to fitness. Quoted in OK! Magazine, Eva says, "I don't want to listen to techno on a treadmill. I prefer to go running near my house in Los Angelos with my dog or neighbour". Director of Oxygym, Margaret O'Brien added these comments, "Making fitness fun and social, and introducing variety into the routine is the best way to keep people motivated - and that's when they stick to it." So take Eva's lead and move outdoors!

Nominate your office for the Oxygym "Corporate Active Outdoors 09" Study.

Oxygym are on the look-out for a business who would like to participate in our "CORPORATE ACTIVE OUTDOORS 09" Study. If you work in a business with more than 30 staff and want to champion active lifestyles, then this is a great opportunity to motivate the team without significant cost to the business. What’s more, with the variety of sports on offer from Oxygym, it’s perfect for people of all ages and levels of fitness.

To find out more email Margaret.obrien@oxygym.com.au or call to discuss on 0411 519 159.

Oxygym announces Heart Foundation Partnership

Oxygym is proud to announce the Heart Foundation as our nominated charity partner. With one Australian life lost to heart, stroke and blood vessel disease every ten minutes, it is important that more Australians be physically active, practice sound nutrition and be smokefree. 

For every $59 Oxygym membership, $2 will be donated to the Heart Foundation to help fund vital research as well as health and education programs in the community.

By becoming a member of Oxygym you are helping the Heart Foundation to continue the fight against cardiovascular disease in Australia. Thank you for your support.

For more info go to: www.heartfoundation.org.au

Oxygym on the look-out for local ambassadors

Oxygym are currently looking for local ambassadors in each of their 20 network areas around Sydney. An Oxygym local ambassador helps spread the word about local outdoor activities and identifies new local Oxygym partners which will add value to members.

If like us, you are tired of the indoor gym culture, frustrated by the Australian obesity and health statistics and want to inspire others to get fit and healthy in the great outdoors; then this could be a great partnership.

Oxygym offers all Oxygym Ambassadors free Oxygym membership and extra special ambassador rates on local outdoor health & fitness options, along with FREE attendance at any 4 of our Oxygym Ambassador Club events in 2009 including Canyoning, Scuba, Surfing, Kayaking and Sailing.

All ambassadors must be 18 years and over and commit to 10 hours a month.

Contact us for more information

Oxygym 2009 memberships now available!

Oxygym 2009 memberships are now on sale at a special introductory price of $59 for individuals. These memberships offer a great alternative to traditional gyms as you receive 12 free sample events throughout the year as well as ongoing member benefits. Some examples include:

* ProDive are offering all Oxygym Members a FREE introductory pool dive worth $95
* 10-20% off many of our partner group and personal training programs
* 10% off activities like tennis, golf and bowls
* Free Kayaking Group Lesson worth $25 from OzPaddle
* Australian Mountaineering School are offering 10% off Intro to Abseiling and Intro to Rockclimbing.

Grab your 2009 membership now and help kick start your New Year Resolutions!!

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club O2 - the new name for Oxygym!

Oxygym is excited to announce our new name, club O2.

club O2 represents the key elements of our business:

- Promotion of fresh, outdoor activities that inspire members to get/stay active

- A membership group which provides benefits and cost-savings

- A community of like-minded people coming together

We now also offer corporate solutions including memberships, fitness networking and loyalty programs.

For more information contact Margaret O'Brien on 0411 519 159.

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