BTS Gym Auckland

Your Nervous system

btsboss — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:18:08 +0000

The human body is complex and intricate. It is made up of 75 trillion cells with specialized functions that adapt to your body’s changing requirements. You digest food, alter your heart rate and blood pressure, defend against bacteria and viruses, heal wounds and broken bones, and carry out thousands of other essential body functions without even having to think about them.

Central to all your bodily functions is your nervous system. Consisting of your brain, sense organs, spinal cord and the nerves that branch out to every part of your body, your nervous system is the most complex organ of your body.

Through it, your body controls the function of all of your cells and organs, directing everything from your breathing and digestion to the thoughts you have and the way you see the world.

Winter 2011 Newsletter

btsboss — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:59:31 +0000

ONHEALTH this winter features BTS crew member Sanjeev Narayan, the latest news, the benefits of our in-house infrared sauna, information about your nervous system and the importance of Zinc.

Have fun, keep fit, healthy and perform at your best!

CHECK OUT THE NEW BTS GYM WEBSITE later this month and LIKE us on facebook – www.facebook.com/BTSGYM (CHIROFITNZ on facebook coming soon)

Member news

BTS GYM welcomes Lee-Anne Wann and Brett Johnstone as part of the crew!
ANB(Australasian National Body Building) Asia Pacific Champs Michelle Dixon was 3^rd in the Open Figure Tall. Check out Facebook soon for some pics
NABBA Auckland bodybuilding champs Angela Winterbourne was 3^rd in the Womens Open Physique. She is in her build up for the Nationals 1^st October (She won the novice last year)
Ravi Patel won the dead lift competition in the Aotearoa Strongman Comp (280kg AFTER many other events the same day)
Zinc testing in July with Lee-Anne. Look out for more info in the gym.

If you have any events coming up or results we would love to hear!

Quote of the month: The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle

The importance of Zinc

btsboss — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:40:29 +0000

Zinc is one of the most important trace elements in our diet as it is required for more than 200 enzyme activities within the body.

Zinc is one of the most common & most serious of mineral deficiencies.

It is the principal protector of the immune system.

Zinc is crucial in the regulation of genetic information and essential for the structure and function of cell membranes.

Sources include: oysters, meat, mushrooms, eggs, wholegrain products and Brewers yeast.

Low Zinc levels can:

decrease sperm output
cause testicular shrinkage
reduce testosterone
slow muscle growth
decrease immune function
cause gastrointestinal problems
slow wound healing
create problems in skin & appetite.

Even a mild deficiency can result in decreased lean body mass and low serum testosterone.

Denver Chandy

btsboss — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:35:28 +0000

Denver Chandy

Denver is a new addition to the BTS Gym Personal Training Crew. Denver is extremely passionate about the industry and has competing in body building shows next year in his sights. Denver is qualified from the NZIHF and has a professional and enthusiastic approach to helping clients train to reach their optimum levels. His no nonsense approach makes his training sessions demanding but leaves clients feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Denver can assist you with customised training plans, programs and assessments and will give you 100% to ensure that you reach your goals.

Denver is also a current Guiness World record holder!!

Brett Johnstone

btsboss — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:14:37 +0000

Brett Johnstone

After being encouraged by the American College of Sports Medicine, Brett qualified himself as a Personal Fitness Trainer and registered as an Elite Trainer in 1994 with the American Council on Exercise. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Brett has enjoyed great success in this field and specialises as a ‘high performance coach’. Under Brett’s guidance, support and commitment, his athlete’s have achieved National and International success in such diverse fields as Body Building, Kickboxing, Triathlons and Dance. Brett is also one of New Zealand’s top Pre and Post Natal Trainers having undergone extensive training with ‘The American Fitness Professionals Association’ to achieve certification. As an ex international triathlete, Brett also commits time and energy to his own training and now is an avid body building competitor with both North Island and National Titles under his belt.

Brett skills cover strength conditioning, specific functional movement, core
stabilization training, speed and endurance training, hypertrophy training and
pre / post natal conditioning and exercise.

Tom Terry

btsboss — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:09:22 +0000

Tom Terry

Tom has a vast amount of experience with over 50 years in the gym and body building scene. His past accolades include Mr Wellington, Auckland Masters Championship and runner up in the NZ Championship. Tom holds an IFBB International Judge Certificate that has allowed him to travel world wide to judge 5 women’s world championships. He was also a former president and vice president of the NZFBB for a number of years.

Tom has trained numerous athletes who have competed and won or been placed in body building and figure competitions. He specializes in preparing athletes for competitions including muscle development, conditioning, diets and posing routines.

Sanjeev Narayan

btsboss — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:06:23 +0000

Sanjeev Narayan

Sanjeev is a 4 time New Zealand body building champion and a NZ body building representative having competed twice in the world champs. Sanjeev is well known in the industry and is sought after by those wanting to make serious changes to their physique and training programs.

If you’d like to take your training to the next level and really make some great gains, then talk to Sanjeev and see how having a sponsored athlete can help you to achieve your goals in quick time.

John Varouhas

btsboss — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:27:57 +0000

John Varouhas

With over 8 years of personal training experience John has a wealth of knowledge to get the best out of your body. It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or a seasoned pro, John can customize a workout that is specifically designed for you and your goals. Fully qualified from AUT with a Diploma in Fitness Training and a Certificate in Sports Massage, John has the expertise to take your training sessions to the next level and give you the results you want and deserve. You will sweat, your heart will pound and you will get into the best shape of your life.
“Anything that is worthwhile achieving is never easy to attain”.