• Samsung LCD TV Winner - We announce the winner of the June monthly attendance competition!

• Mix n Mingle Evening - Upcoming social event for all gym members, plus your family and friends, with Olympic coverage included

• Brooks Shoe Fit today - Find the right shoes to wear at the gym and get a good deal to boot!

• Upcoming Results Day - Check your results and keep on track

• Bev Green: A participant's guide to gym success - Gym member Beverley Green shares her experience so far at the Millennium Gym

• Get fit, lose weight and get healthy  - Jamie Roberts' special August offer for those of you who would like to experience what it's like to have a Personal Trainer

• Bring on Beijing - A brief preview of sports and athletes to keep an eye on during the Beijing Olympics

• William Pike's Book Launch - Hear from William at his book launch as he shares his inspirational true story of survival on Mt Ruapehu

• What else does Millennium have besides a fantastic gym? - More information on some of our other programmes and services

Samsung 40" LCD TV Winner!

Congratulations to Beverley Green, the winner of our second gym attendance competition.

Bev came to the Millennium Gym at least eight times in June, and as well as being on the way to fantastic health and fitness, she is now the proud owner of a new Samsung LCD TV.

Bev says her husband may think he's the boss of the new TV, but she's going to keep control of the remote! Hear more from Bev below where she discusses her experience so far at the Millennium Gym.

Come join us for a mix and mingle evening to congratulate our new graduates of Face2Face, Millennium’s gym introduction programme. We'll have Beijing action on the big screen for you to watch while you're here.

Feel free to bring a friend, but please do register at reception prior to the night. You will receive a free drink on arrival, with nibbles provided.

When: 6.30pm Wednesday 20th August                                            Where: Finish Line Bar, Level One at the Millennium Institute

Brooks own shoe-fitting experts will be here from  12-6pm Tuesday 29th July (today). Come along and be fitted for the right shoe for you!

15% off shoe orders | Clearance shoes just $50

18 months ago if you told Beverley Green that the gym was going to become her second home, most likely she would have laughed at you.

But catch up with Bev today and you'll discover she's at the Millennium Gym  4-5 times each week, working out regularly with fellow members who have become some of her closest friends. And how does Bev explain the transformation? She puts it down to being motivated by others in a friendly environment.

47 year old Bev joined Millennium just over a year ago after the unhappy discovery that her swimsuit was getting too small. Her initial intention was to maintain her weight while getting fit so she could still enjoy her favourite food and the odd glass of wine, but during the Face 2 Face gym introduction programme (approximately 30 days) Bev dropped a dress size - in her own words she was "absolutely rapt!"

It wasn't all roses though. Bev made the decision to come to the gym first thing in the morning (5.30am) because she knew she wouldn't come otherwise. For the first 4-5 weeks it was difficult getting up at 5am, but since then it's become a part of her lifestyle. These days Bev knows that if she doesn't come her gym friends Chris and Marilyn will send texts demanding explanation for her absence, and she'll do the same for them.

Just over a year ago Bev was wearing size 16-18 clothes, and now she proudly announces that she has recently bought a pair of size 12 jeans! She openly admits that although her weight has not changed considerably, she has lost centimetres everywhere. Bev's 24 year old son Simon, who also attends the Millennium Gym, has had a similar experience - he's dropped 3 shirt sizes since joining in September last year.

To top it all off, Bev heard about the Customer Services Manager role advertised here at Millennium and successfully applied for the job. As a result you will be seeing more of Bev Green as she encourages you on the way to the gym. Make sure to stop by and say hi!

Get fit, lose weight and get healthy

Hi my name is Jamie and I have real enthusiasm to help you achieve the RESULTS you have always desired.

Mob: 027 460 6340            Email: healthyreality@gmail.com

Bring on Beijing

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games begin on Friday 8 August with the opening ceremony starting at 8pm (midnight NZ time).

Key events for Millennium athletes include the swimming each day from 9 - 17 August, with a high medal hope in Moss Burmester in the 200m butterfly at 2.15pm NZ time on Wednesday 20 August.

In weightlifting Mark Spooner and Richard Patterson will be competing on the 12 - 13 August. 200m heats are on 18-19 August for James Dolphin and Adrian Blincoe's 5000m heat is on 20 August.

Other New Zealand highlights in Beijing will be the triathlon (18-19 August), Valerie Vili in the shotput (16 August, 11.30pm NZ time), rowing finals on the 16 August and kayak finals on the 22-23 August.

There's plenty more Olympic sports action to be viewed from 8-24 August, so make sure you find some time to watch it.

For a full timetable of events and NZ athletes competition times go to www.olympic.org.nz.

William Pike: Every Day's A Good Day - Book Launch

The inspirational true story of William Pike's survival on Mt Ruapehu

William Pike, a 22-year-old school teacher and North Harbour Water Polo player, came to the attention of the nation on 25 September 2007 when, while tramping on Mt Ruapehu, he was critically injured during a volcanic eruption.

North Harbour Water Polo and Millennium are privileged to host William's book launch on Wednesday 13 August, particularly since William has been carrying out his rehabilitation programme at Millennium.

Time & Date: 6.30pm, Wednesday 13 August 2008

Venue: Millennium Institute of Sport & Health

Tickets: $20 (includes beverages and nibbles)

Available from: North Harbour Water Polo, ph 477 2021 or email waterpoloadmin@institutesporthealth.org.nz

What else does Millennium have besides a fantastic gym?

Besides the gym, Millennium has a range of services and programmes available which you may not know about. These include:

• Lodge: 30 room accommodation on-site, suited for teams and groups

• Conferencing & Functions: Rooms available for your event or function

• Swim School: Aquatic programmes for individuals of all levels and abilities

• Schools Programme: Swimming, water safety, team-building, rock-climbing and more, for schools and group bookings

• Millennium LTAD: Specialist Long Term Athlete Development programme for 9-16yr olds with a goal for success in sport

• HealthZone: General medical practice

See the Customer Services Team at Reception for more information, visit www.mish.org.nz or phone us on 09 477 2000