Network Magazine Summer 2016 | Page 32

COMMUNITY THE SOCIAL NETWORK Which stories have been grabbing your attention on Network’s social media? A positive development for The Biggest Loser? Should PTs be able to give nutrition advice? A news article discussing how the new series of The Biggest Loser will take a more holistic and nutritionbased approach than previously received a positive response. A pertinent article about whether PT’s should be able to prescribe meal plans and give nutrition advice generated a lot of discussion. Eichelle: After being in the business for 5 years I still don’t give diets or meal plans as I don’t have a degree in dietetics and won’t overstep my qualifications. Dave: It’s better to take advice from a PT who has learnt from a company like Precision Nutrition and has gotten results for previous clients than the bullsh*t that the Australian government puts out. Daniel: Does it really matter when every insta/wellbeing/ fitness icon sells their full meal/weight loss/training online anyway – who governs that? Peter: The article is spot on. I used to be a personal trainer and did a degree in health science. But I never wrote meal plans, only gave guidance and advice on healthy eating. fb.me/ozfitnetwork Catherine: This is good – the show needs variety and a wellness/holistic health focus will be educational for some. Helen: Sounds good, more realistic. As a trainer myself I think it’s a great move. Suzanne: I think this is a positive move for The Biggest Loser. As a personal trainer I found the show difficult to watch in the past. I thought they were too aggressive towards the contestants. Yes I know they needed a push but I still found it aggressive, dramatic and a bit of a circus, especially when emphasising how big some contestants were. Hopefully this new format will be more relatable and educational to the average person. Inspiring us all, no matter how much we weigh, to lead a more healthy lifestyle. twitter.com/ozfitnetwork pinterest.com/ozfitnetwork Share your fitness pics! instagram #ozfitnetwork or email your snaps to [email protected] NETWORK’S DIRECTOR HELPING KENYANS HELP THEMSELVES Imagine having to walk 6km just to get water.  That’s what the people in remote western Kenyan communities have to do every single day. Australian Fitness Network’s Executive Director, Nigel Champion, visited this arid area in the country of his birth recently as part of a project he’s funding to have a sand dam built for water catchment. Sand dams not only provide accessible drinking water, they also provide water for crop growing, and enable villagers to spend their time on things that allow  them to boost the standard of their living, such as attending school or generating income. Goodonya Nigel – the team at Network is proud of you! 32 | NETWORK SUMMER 2016 #ozfitnetwork