A recent study in the Journal of Experimental Biology that over the past 100 years, elite swimmers have grown an average 11.5 cm, more than double the growth of the normal population whereas elite sprinters have shot up 16 cm! Obviously I’ve reversed the cause and effect for dramatic impact… but it’s interesting to note that the 2008 Olympic 100 m Gold Medallist, Usain Bolt at 196 centimetres is a full 18 cm taler than Jesse Owens who competed in the 1936 Olympics and 7.5 cm taller than Carl Lewis who broke the world record in 1987.
The same is true for weights – elite athletes are heavier than ever – muscle development enhanced by rigorous training and other nutritional enhancers.
So where does that leave you? If you thought competition was getting tougher out there – you’re right. You need to get as strong and fit as you can – the trend is toward taller and stronger…
But don’t forget that ENERGY and PASSION can still win you the Gold – that was proven by Gail Devers who won Gold Medals in sprinting in 1992 and 1996…
So there is hope – for those who are committed to developing to their ultimate best!
This is just a fun way to look at performing at your best – change your perspective and have some fun with it!
Our Open Weekend to celebrate the name change to Geelong’s Gym has been highly patronized thus far with a large number of interested people attending the Introductory Classes and also trialing our other gym facilities.
In addition to our usual timetable we have a variety of intro classes booked for Sunday also – 30min Yoga Fit at 1pm, Spinning at 2pm and Body Pump at 3pm. Why not come and try something a little different, it’s a great opportunity to discover what it might be like to exercise in a gym.
Full facilities are available from 8am thru to 6pm, we also have a fantastic Special Membership Offer. Hope to see you down at the Geelong’s Gym soon.
That’s right, folks. There are new things going down in the Health and Fitness world, or more specifically in Geelong.
Re-Creation Health Club Geelong has made its exodus and Geelong’s Gym has officially taken its place as the original Geelong gym, serving the Geelong community for 45 years. That’s why we decided to change its name, because how could we call it anything other than Geelong’s Gym?!
We’re really excited about the change. Check out this great video taken of the final stages of the sign going up.
But, the sign going up is only the first of many changes to this fabulous health and fitness Mecca. There are heaps more exciting things to come – new state of the art equipment, new flat screen TVs, new change rooms and some additional surprises.
Head Coach, Gerard Spriet and some of the Geelong's Gym team celebrate the new sign going up.
