 in 2016.
Purchased in March 2015 for $6,375,000 / Appraised in May 2016 for $10,090,000.
Clubhouse
Exclusive Clubhouse renovations including siding, metal roof, landscaping and a new entrance.
Office
Complete renovation inside the office with the addition of a business and fitness center.
Pool
Swimming pool was refinished and new furniture added.
Exteriors
Exteriors painted, screening and overhang installed.
Picnic Area
The unused tennis court was converted into a gathering place with a fire pit, grill and picnic area.At Top’s, while we’re known for our award-winning pizzas and steaks, our experienced kitchen cooks can whip up savoury pasta dishes. You’ll be able to find a pasta choice that you can enjoy no matter what your food preferences. Our pastas, including lasagnas, are served with warm garlic toast. To add some greens to your dining experience, you can add the salad bar for only $2.95.New research by PureGym has revealed the things that can help to tackle gymtimidation the most, with visiting the gym when quiet (62%), taking a friend (35%), and learning the gym layout (44%) considered some of the top ways to improve confidence for new and existing gym members.
The research comes following a sharp increase in interest around joining the gym since restrictions were lifted, with Google searches for ‘gym memberships’ having risen by 56% since the 19th July ‘freedom’ date.
Despite this, the PureGym findings reveal that 1 in 3 gym members (39%) have considered quitting the gym due to a lack in confidence in their training or time at the gym, with some of the reasons cited for lack of confidence including not knowing how to use the equipment properly (60%), how they look (54%), and not being as fit as everyone else (56%).
In addition to surveying current gym members on what helps them to alleviate their gymtimidation, PureGym wanted to see how their findings translated to a real-world setting, by monitoring the heart rates of a group of participants who currently don’t use the gym due to feeling too intimidated to join.
Stress levels were tested by monitoring heart rate spikes when simply entering the gym alone for the first time and exploring the various areas of a gym setting vs. a visit with a friend, PT, or having a clear workout plan and instructions.
The tests, which involved very little to no exercise to avoid affecting the results, revealed that stress levels were significantly higher when exploring the gym alone.
Simply entering the gym armed with a clear workout plan including instructions on how to use the desired kit saw a 20% decrease in maximum heart rate.
Whether you’re new, or are confident in your training but have moved gyms, it can feel intimidating not knowing where any of the kit is as every gym is set out differently and uses different equipment. Taking a tour of the gym before you start, either through an induction or simply walking around, can help alleviate nerves.
Social media can make us believe that everyone is training in just a sports bra and the tightest, shortest shorts. If the idea of donning this kind of gear makes you feel uncomfortable, you are not alone. You do not need to be wearing a certain brand of clothing to fit in at the gym; if wearing something baggy makes you feel confident then wear that! Likewise, if you feel more comfortable in a sports bra and shorts go for it. Whatever your outfit, make sure that you can easily move around in it. You don’t want to be constantly having to readjust your clothing because you don’t feel comfortable in it.
Sweat patches and red faces are a part of the gym environment. Few people look nice at the gym, so don’t feel the need to apologise for sweating or going red. It’s just your body’s response to help you keep working out! If you are worried, take a towel with you, so you can wipe down you and the kit as needed. All of our also have cleaning stations to wipe the kit down before and after use.
Think about your reason for going. This should be more than I want to lose weight or get a bit fitter or build some muscle. Get specific. Knowing your reason for going to the gym in the first place can help you get to the gym and stick to going. Motivation comes and goes so having a crystal-clear REASON for going: your WHY is important to keep you on track and pushing past any first nerves.
Every gym has peak and quieter times: going outside of these hours when the gym is quieter can feel less intimidating. PTs and gym managers will be able to let you know the most popular times, and the PureGym app updates in real time so you can always monitor the app for a few days to know when it is generally quieter.
Following a plan is helpful as it means, rather than walking around looking for machines that are free, you have several exercises to choose from if certain equipment is already being used. This will help to make you feel much more confident in what you are doing at the gym each day.
Remember that training is a skill that needs to be learnt, and everyone in the gym was once a beginner too. Don’t compare the beginning of your journey with the middle of someone else’s: it’s okay to be a beginner!
Stephen Rowe, Chief Marketing Officer at PureGym commented: “With universities returning, schools going back affording parents more time in their days, and daily life returning to a ‘new normal’, we’re ready to welcome a host of new members across all of our gyms, however we are always mindful that some people are intimidated by the gym, especially if they haven’t visited one before.
Making everybody welcome is at the core of what we do at PureGym and we hope our findings can help all members build their confidence, alongside everything else we have in place.
Our app shows how many people are in your gym at any one time, helping you to keep an eye on how busy it may be, while also featuring over 600 workout ideas, so you’ll never be lost for what to do.
OUR WHITE HAIRED LEADER IS BACK and looks forward to seeing us again in four years.
Back to my regular every-four-years blogging schedule.
Wheeeee! And the only alert jury to be had in year is once more at large, possibly as an ad hoc jury.
er, "years," not "year."
Well, jury duty is overrated anyway. To quote a line from the Paul Shore comedy Jury Duty, "Jury Duty? 
It was fun whilst it lasted, and it was a REAL LIVE civics lesson for all your child-shaped readers. Perhaps you'll be arrested for crimes against the impending Hobo State and then others can blog about being jurors for your trial (and mock you accordingly).Just because museums are currently closed due to the quarantine, this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy art. During this challenging time, art lovers around the world have found a way to unite and stay creative: by recreating famous artworks using whatever they can find at home. A Spanish facebook group called “Quearteencasa” challenged their followers on social media to recreate a piece of art with different household items. Toilet paper, laptop charger, even pets were all used as props and everyone had to get creative about how they saw everyday items. This types of recreations will make you laugh, and they’ll have you looking around your own home to see what you can use to recreate a masterpiece from history.
If that beard were slightly shorter, we couldn’t tell the difference between them. When it comes to imitating the pose he has done pretty well. No problem with self-esteem, that’s for sure.The accident brought Mount Panorama to a standstill, and never-before-seen footage - released on Supercars Life on Monday night - has also brought to light the crucial role of the category’s Permanent Medical Delegate Dr Carl Le.
One of the first on the scene, Dr Le - who has been involved with the category since 2008 - was responsible for providing a trauma service for Mostert in the immediate aftermath of the accident.
What makes Dr Le’s role so critical is that he is familiar with the drivers and the cars, which allows for a standardisation of his services across all events. In Mostert’s case - as seen on Supercars Life - Dr Le was informed the driver had suffered a suspected leg break.
When arriving on the scene, Dr Le will already have an understanding on what he and safety crews will be dealing with. Notably, in the event of a serious accident - like Mostert’s - there will have been certain stresses on safety devices surrounding the driver.
Dr Le also has a major influence away from crash sites, as he educates local medical teams and keeps and eye on drivers post-accident - notably, despite Scott McLaughlin walking from the wreckage of his monster Gold Coast shunt last year, Dr Le sent the Shell V-Power Racing star to Gold Coast’s University Hospital for further scans after he noticed the Kiwi driver slurring and misplacing words in two TV interviews directly after.
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