Author: Arthur Siambis

Nick’s Mini Protein No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake

Ingredients: Low-fat yogurt (50g) Protein powder of your choice (25g) Low-fat cream cheese (25g) Biscoff biscuits (2) Powdered peanut butter (12g) Sweetener of your choice (to taste) Optional – add toasted walnuts (more calories!) Method: Combine protein powder and all the wet ingredients in a bowl and mix! (optional to use blender); leave to the

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Staff Spotlight: Grace Furley

Say hello to Grace, she’s been with C-Life for the past 6 months and prior to that, was a long-time C-Life member. She has worked in the fitness industry for 13 years and specializes in strength training, lifestyle transformations, weight loss, nutrition guidance, beginner progression, older adults, injury prevention and training adaption. Tell us about

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Member of the Month: Ian Leigh

Meet Ian, a data analyst who likes to work out. He’s been a C-Life member for 19 years and exercise is his fountain of youth. What’s your motivation for working out? As I get older I have focused inclination to maintain a connection to my youth. This motivates me to workout passionately. What does being

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Nick’s Chicken San Choy Bow Recipe

Ingredients: Chicken Thigh Skin Off (250g) Sesame Oil (10ml) Sesame Seeds (Toasted) Iceberg Lettuce Veggies & Herbs (Asian Slaw Mix) Mixed Asian Herb seasoning (dried: cinnamon, parsley, coriander, chiles, cloves, cumin, garlic, ginger, turmeric) Fresh chillies – OPTIONAL Method: Season chicken thigh fillets with Asian herb seasoning or any of your desired flavours! Add sesame

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Staff Spotlight : Nick El-Hajje

Meet Nick, C-Life’s newest Personal Trainer! You’ve probably seen him around Canterbury in his former role in Food & Beverage and is a regular at the gym. Nick specialises in weight loss management, strength training and nutritional programming. Fun fact : Nick is a qualified chef and started in the kitchen at Canterbury before moving

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What is Reformer Pilates?

Reformer Pilates combines the traditional principals and movements of mat Pilates with a reformer machine – a bed-like machine that moves back and forth and features functionalities (ie. springs) to increase resistance as you work out. The reformer can be used in many different ways to allow you to perform a full body workout. What

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Member of the Month: Richard Charles Gooding

Meet Richard, a 79 year old retiree who has been a long-time C-Life member. How long have you been a member at C-Life? I’ve been a C-Life member for about 12 years now. As a retiree, how do you keep fit? I go to the gym about 4 times per week. You train with your

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Staff Spotlight: Susan Clavijo

Meet Susan, she’s been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and has been teaching Pilates exclusively for 19 years, so you know you’re in good hands. Tell us about your role at C-Life and what is your favourite part of your job? I am a Pilates Certified Mat Instructor and a STOTT certified

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Member of the Month : Elie Antonios

Elie has been a member at C-Life since 2015. As an adult with cerebral palsy, fitness and personal training are an essential part of managing his disability. By working with C-Life personal trainers, Elie is able to enjoy the benefits of one-on-one support to achieve his fitness goals of losing weight, strengthening his upper and

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Staff Spotlight: Sue Gock

Meet Sue, one of our amazing group fitness instructor who has been with us for 6 years. She specialises in Pilates and Yoga and you can find her on the floor teaching group classes. HINT: She will also be teaching Reformer Pilates that is coming very soon! Tell us about your role at C-life and

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