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In April, we are exposed to many great things- Warmer weather, new growth, NO SNOW! (..we hope) and
longer daylight hours. We all look forward to these things, but there is one other thing April brings us that
can set a lot of us back after working so hard in the health and wellness aspect. Easter holidays, although
not celebrated by all, still can bring big meals, family get-togethers and 50% off chocolate! While indulging in
the many yummy treats we can come across over a long holiday weekend can be harmless, it can also be
deteriorating to some and their goals and plans they want to achieve. Let’s enjoy our holidays but
remember that excess drinking and eating can leave us feeling let down. No amount of chocolate is worth
the hard work and determination you have worked so hard for! If you choose to indulge, do not regret it
and be proactive about it!
Throughout this newsletter, there will be tips and tricks to stay on track, exercises you can do when you’re
on the go and how we can keep achieving our goals!
UPCOMING EVENTS
April
PT: Golf Fit
Courses
Holiday Hours
Good Friday: Closed
Easter Sunday/Monday:
Regular Hours
Squash
Group Fitness Schedule
Released April 6th
May
Summer Camp
Focus on outdoor activities (weather permitting). Getting the family
together to play an active game can be a lot of fun and build up an
appetite before a big meal as well as burn calories!
In 20 minutes, you can complete a workout that can get your heart
rate up and burn a lot of calories. Completing interval circuits helps
you stay on track, gives you a full body workout and can be done at
any level and anywhere. Try this workout this Easter weekend! Check
out the following link for some great exercise routines! You tube can
also be your best friend to look up quick Tabata style or interval style
workouts.
http://exercise.about.com/library/bl10minutecardioblast.htm
After a heavy meal, try and go for a walk to help digest your food.
Fit a PEFAC workout in–we are open Easter Sunday and Monday
regular Hours.
Get back to PEFAC after the holidays. Our new group
fitness schedule is beginning April 6th and we will be
offering a great range of exercises to get you back on
track after the weekend! New classes being added and
adjustments made to accommodate more dates/times.
www.pefac.ca for schedule
1. Avoid drinking away your calorie budget. Opt
to drink water with your meals and choose a low
cal/low sugar non- alcoholic or alcoholic
beverage.
2. Be mindful of the extras. Just ½ cup whipped
topping adds 220 calories, while desserts can add
150-500 calories. While it is OK to eat these
foods, moderation is key!
3. Develop an eating strategy. Eat slowly, use a
small plate to encourage selection of smaller
serving sizes, take time between bites and enjoy
the conversation, move away from the food
table and wait 15-20 minutes before going back
for seconds. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to
understand you are full.
4. Don’t skip meals. Skipping meals can slow
metabolism while eating one large meal will
encourage fat storage. Be certain to include
extra fiber such as fruits, vegetables and whole
grains in your diet
Avoid 50% off chocolate-when going to the grocery store, have a
wholesome snack before to keep your mind off food and stay
focused. Write a list and stick to it!
Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre ~ 13263B
Loyalist
~ Picton ~
Avoid
the Parkway
candy aisle!
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PEFAC will be hosting an Ontario Squash
Tournament on the weekend of
April 24th-26th
Players from all over Ontario have signed up
for this tournament and will be utilizing our
facility during this time. Please feel free to
come and watch to support our local players!
PEFAC is looking for experienced certified Group Fitness
and Aqua-Fit Instructors to add to its team! Email
[email protected] for details.
For anyone who is not certified and would like to be, we
can help you out!
First Aid- Full Course April 18th &
25th 9am-5pm, $150
Contact
Information
Prince Edward Fitness
& Aquatics Centre
13263B Loyalist
Parkway
Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Phone :(613)4767776
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Web Site: www.pefac.ca
Spoil yourself
after a good workout!
Reduce stress, eliminate aches
and pains and feel relaxed.
Pamela Fraser, certified Chair
Massage Practitioner &
Reflexology, offers a 20%
discount for members of PEFAC.
Pamela provides therapies in
tranquil surroundings at PEFAC
or at your location. Call Pamela
at 613-885-1456 to book now!
You can also pick up Pamela’s
card at reception on your next
visit.
Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre ~ 13263B Loyalist Parkway ~ Picton ~
We are also looking for certified Lifeguards and swim
instructors. Contact katy@pefac for more information
on how to join PEFAC’s team or become certified.
Registration for our most popular camp of
the year will open May 1st! Spots fill up fast
so don’t forget to mark this date on your
calendar. More information to follow as
registration date gets closer.
Facebook Site:
OurPEFAC
Twitter Site:
@ThePEFAC
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