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Like
many of us I skated on quads back in the 70’s & was
re-introduced to recreational skating on ‘inline’
skates around 1999 & discovered the freedom of skating
outdoors on our many inner-city bikepaths. My recreational
skates are Salomon Deemax which are very similar to a hockey
skate & are a sturdy skate providing plenty of support
..perfect for carpark hockey on the weekends. My rec skates
are always the 1st thing packed when traveling …don’t
leave home without them!
 I
am fortunate to be sponsored by Digi Skating & CCM for
my hockey gear, which is the same gear worn by the BlueTongues.
My partner Chris Staneke plays for the Brisbane BlueTongues
(our team in the National Ice Hockey League), represents Australia
in Inline Hockey & coaches Qld kids in ice & inline.
We have 3 BlueTongue players regularly volunteer as our Goalies
on Friday nights. I have become an absolute hockey head &
recently represented Qld (senior womens) at the 2005 National
Inline Tournament & also managed & Chris coached the
Masters’ team.
Hockey is simply the
best workout you will get all week & great for stress
management.. but how to get match fit or stay in shape for
the rest of the week…
With a background in
Bodybuilding (competed in Universe Titles 1992), managing
a fitness centre & Personal Training I decided to blend
this with my fav pastime (skating/hockey) & now teach
Sk8Fit classes. Sk8Fit offers off-rink
training around the inner city with 12 different programs
providing 3 months worth of training. Take on challenges like
Point Break, The StairMaster, HeartBreak Hill, Short Circuit
& Boot Camp. Work on strength, power, agility flexibility,
endurance & core strength. Once a month try the Sk8Fit
Special Sunday Session just for a bit of cross-training &
something a little different…climb Mt Tibrogargan, get
lost in a Maze or perhaps a little Skirmish. My motto is fitness
should be FUN. I maintain that I am basically lazy but make
something fun & interesting, different & challenging
& I’m getting a workout without even knowing it.
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