CHEK Australia

New online training site launched: Ultimate Surfing Trainer

2012-01-18T17:35:00.000-08:00

ULTIMATE SURF TRAINING is an on-going, semi-personalised and interactive training program created especially for surfers, both professional and recreational, by experienced industry professionals. Our program focuses on key fitness areas that target specific pathways that will assist in improving overall surfing performance and quality of life. By participating in UST, you can expect to see awesome improvements in your surfing technique and all-round performance, as well as significantly increasing your resilience and injury resistance over time.

ULTIMATE SURF TRAINING is an on-going, semi-personalised and interactive training program created especially for surfers, both professional and recreational, by experienced industry professionals. Our program focuses on key fitness areas that target specific pathways that will assist in improving overall surfing performance and quality of life. By participating in UST, you can expect to see awesome improvements in your surfing technique and all-round performance, as well as significantly increasing your resilience and injury resistance over time.

Our approach to training involves focusing on six fundamental areas that synergistically work together to help you to achieve your surfing goals sooner than you thought possible. By partnering with us in surf training, you not only set yourself on the path to becoming a stronger and more skilled surfer, but also will increase your personal fitness levels, improve coordination and bump up your overall health and wellbeing, allowing you to enjoy a higher quality of life. Watch how good you feel after a few months of participating in our program!

http://www.ultimatesurfingtrainer.com

BACK PAIN CLIENTS TACKLE ABSAILING !

2011-12-18T20:37:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, a group of friends and I found ourselves up on the Mountains of Binna Burra. It was a warm Sunny day with the threat of rain looming around us. we all stood in the reception area of the lodge, as we were being instructed on our Harness Equipment and all the Safety factors needed for our days activities of Absailing.

For the majority of us (the group was of 10), this was our first Absailing adventure. It was a real challenge as 6 of us were terrified of heights, so this was to be a special day.

We set off and achieved our first Absail of 10 meters. All good and everyone had made it with a smile.

As we were getting ready for our next Jump, our Guide asked me how we all knew each other, I said 'Oh we are all friends from my work'.

And it was then that it had hit me, that all of the people there are clients of mine and all of them had come in initially with serious Spinal Back pathologies.

There was Lennie who had nearly severed his Spinal Chord in a boating accident, he had Disc Herniations and Spondylothesis , and on the first day I met him he was in so much pain he could not even stand to talk to me. Lennie couldn’t even pick up his young 7month old baby he was in so much pain. He was told surgery was his only option.

He can now throw little Levi above his head, Surf and enjoy life. He and wife Kerry are now expecting their 2^nd child.

Moritz, he is from Austria, a young guy who had previously been competitive in Snow Boarding, Surfing, Moritz had been plagued by back pain for years and had not been able to surf for 12months because of pain, he also found sitting to perform his work in IT was near impossible. Moritz , now sits for hours at work perfectly, and is back surfing , and as he says, He has never surfed so well in his life.

Matt, had long term history of Disc Protusion and dysfunction, he also is an avid Surfer, and also had not been able to surf for years, Matt was written off as a Disability level . He was so depressed with life and had lost all hope that he could ever be out of pain, much less surf again. His is not only climbing mountains again, but he is fully back into surfing better than ever.

Phil , is an electrician, he has suffered a spinal fracture and disc derangements. Phis had been off work on Work cover for a long time, trying all sorts of rehab , but could never get on top of it. Phil was very down and had lost a lot of confidence. He is an amazing person, in the way he has fought back, now he is not only absailing but Surfing again, and enjoying long periods of sitting to his favourite game of Poker..

Steve, is a Business Owner and Plumber, and a Glider Pilot. Steve had a long history of back problems, disc derangements, Sacroiliac dysfuction chronic, and was in a lot of pain daily. Steve has been pain free for a while now, he and his wife Yvonne jumped on that day. how wonderful to be able to do those things again with his family, he now enjoys Gliding, Surfing, again and Life.

Isabelle, is from Brisbane, Isabelle was only 18 when she came into see me with a severe spinal scoliosis, she was in a lot of pain and the only alternative to this she was told, was to have her whole spine fused with 2 steel rods. They would then stay in for the rest of her life.. She was not happy about this forecast.. Isabelle has been able to totally avoid Surgery, her spinal curves have improved dramatically, and she now does not suffer with pain.

Isabelle , by the way was the most courageous out of all the people there, even the big boys.

All of the above men are in their late 20’ or early 30’s, they are now living pain free fully functional , happy lives and back into sports and lifestyles they never thought would be possible. Each one of them has been on their own personal journey to learn about their body, mind, health, lifestyle. To believe and have confidence in themselves again.

It was such an amazing day to watch each of them as they laughed, encouraged, heckled each other, and then had so much fun, as they tied themselves to a little rope and jumped backwards off a mountain side.

During their Rehab to end stage rehab we have all grown close as family, and looking forward to our next adventure of Air Rope climbing.. Now that will be scary.

Thanks Jude for organizing such an amazing adventure..

Sincerely,

Jan Carton…

Jamie Mitchell wins his 10th World Title!

2011-08-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE YOU ARE A LEGEND!!!

We are so proud of Jamie. All his hard work and determination shows in this amazing record breaking result. See News Flash below!

Australian Jamie Mitchell won his 10th straight Molokai-2-Oahu World Championship Paddle Board Race Sunday, breaking the previous record that he set with a finish time of around 4 hours and 40 minutes.
The 34-year-old set the previous record in 2007 with a time of 4 hours, 48 minutes, 23 seconds.
This is the 15th year for the Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championship, which organizers say is the largest field of international competitors.
More than 250 athletes are participating in the race, facing the 32-mile open-ocean paddle of the Kaiwi Channel.
(taken from http://www.kitv.com/r/28722576/detail.html )

Crazy dayz!

2011-07-14T00:29:00.000-07:00

Sam Bowden & Chris Musgrave think they are so good at training they decided to create a challenge for themselves. They proved to us that when they look like women they are better at receiving multi-directional forces while at kneeling on a swiss ball ! ha go boys!

Sign up now for Traineeship

2011-07-14T00:19:00.000-07:00

CHEK Australia is happy to announce that we will be commencing our next

CHEK Exercise Coach Traineeship on

Thursday 11th August 2011.

For more information navigate to our testimonial page or contact Jai on (07)55766678

Look at Lenny!

2011-07-14T00:11:00.000-07:00

Lenny is a great example of Jan's success with Back pain clients. Have a read of Lennys Testimonial below.

" Seventeen years ago I almost severed my spinal cord in a ski race boat accident. At the time of the accident I was unsure if I would be able to walk again. From that point in time I learnt to live with my back pain and got use to the idea it would become part of my life.

After the last stint in hostpital and talk of a back operation a good friend of mine recommended to give Chek Australia a call.
From my first consultation with Jan I have never looked back. Jan's approach was to not just treat my specific injury but my body as a whole both physically and mentally. Building myself up through the phases of rehabilatation over the last eight months has been challenging and extemely rewarding.
I consider myself extremely lucky to have met and trained with Jan and the crew at chek Australia.Their knowledge, experience and support has been invaluable and has changed my life forever. "
Lennie Signorini

CHALLENGE JAN TO A TRAINING SESSION

2011-07-06T04:51:00.001-07:00

Dan Ross can only just keep up with Jan as she trains and looking at these photos you can see why! Check out the rig on her!

Dan, Jan and Jude ....Ummmmm the photo says it all really!

Ted and Carnage go for a paddle when no one is looking! Take a look at the NEVER GIVE UP page on the top of this BLOG for the story on Carnage.

Now you're just showing off Dan!

Jamie Mitchell training today at CHEK Australia

2011-06-14T04:23:00.000-07:00

Jan claims these chin ups are all her doing...'look at the form' she cries in excitement and this is after 3 sets ! Jamie prepares for a paddle race this weekend.
The Moloki race will be in late July in Hawaii and Jamie will be aiming for his 10th world title.

After his session Jamie wanted to pass out on the floor next to this little man, but he had to go paddle 50kms ! ha!

Kayaking –Orienteering race on weekend

2011-06-08T19:44:00.000-07:00

If you or your business are interested in some team building activities this could be just the thing! Call us for more information on Corporate Orienteering with Jude.

Looks like the team at CHEK Australia had a great time. Check out Jan's rig!

Jan's Chooks!

2011-06-07T03:45:00.000-07:00

This is a tale of a special Chicken....
Jan heard a loud noise and chickens going crazy in the shed a few weeks ago and came to their rescue to find one special teenage chicken being strangled by a carpet snake. She tried to coil the snake onto a rake but had no luck so decided to scream for help ! Luckily the guy next door heard cries from a damsel in distress and ran to her aid, a chickens aid! He got the snake off the chicken but it spasmodically fell to the ground. Dead.
Jan raced to pick it up, the neighbour told Jan she couldn't save it, it was gone. Jan DIDN'T GIVE UP , she gave the little creature mouth to mouth and a few compressions, she talked to it and held it closely. Then with one more breath the little fella kicked into gear!
Back to life and running around happy and chirpy...happy to be alive.
How amazing is that! I don't think many of us have bought a chick back to life.

Thought for today: NEVER GIVE UP!

Horses!

2011-05-27T21:59:00.000-07:00

Because Jan loves her horses I thought today's BLOG should be dedicated to them! Here are some quirky quotes to make your day.

All I pay my psychiatrist is the cost of feed and hay, and he'll listen to me any day. ~Author Unknown

Again the early-morning sun was generous with its warmth. All the sounds dear to a horseman were around me - the snort of the horses as they cleared their throats, the gentle swish of their tails, the tinkle of irons as we flung the saddles over their backs - little sounds of no importance, but they stay in the unconscious library of memory. ~Wynford Vaughan-Thomas

The horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its blood. ~Johannes Jensen

Horses lend us the wings we lack. ~Author Unknown

In my opinion, a horse is the animal to have. Eleven-hundred pounds of raw muscle, power, grace, and sweat between your legs - it's something you just can't get from a pet hamster. ~Author Unknown

Jamie Mitchell training today at CHEK Australia

2011-05-10T04:18:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peak at an exercise from Jamies new program.

A Day at CHEK Australia

2011-05-10T04:08:00.000-07:00

Donovan putting his CHEK Coach skills into practice while Ebony (below) works on her makeup application!

Its a Hand Stand kind of day!

2011-04-16T19:53:00.000-07:00

In this video Jan Carton takes FMX rider Brodie Carmichael through a hand stand push-up against a wall. Brodie has sustained more injuries than most, so attempting this exercise deserves massive accolades!

In March 2010 Brodie broke his back attempting a back flip and after being airlifted to hospital began rehabilitation with Jan. After only two months of training he returned to motocross and landed a back flip first try. He says Jan prepared him both mentally and physically and he went on to land another 80 that same day.

Brodie has more recent injuries and stories of success and he is soon to feature in our NEVER GIVE UP section..... stay tuned it is coming soon.

For a great video of Brodie in action take a look at

http://www.facebook.com/people/Brodie-Carmichael/100001513505723#!/video/video.php?v=154064007987382&comments&set=t.100001513505723&type=1

FIRST AID and CPR on soon!

2011-04-05T15:14:00.000-07:00

Contact us for more information on the CPR and First aid course to be held on Saturday the 30th April. Numbers are filling up so get in quick!!

Water filtration

2011-03-29T16:58:00.000-07:00

Take a look at this fantastic portable Water Filtration and Alkalizing Bottle

for more info go to www.freshmullet.com

CHEK COACH Course at CHEK Australia

2011-03-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

Mark Buckley takes some of the students through assessment techniques during the CHEK Coach Course held at our training facility on the weekend. For more information on our next course call us on (07)55766678

Dan Ross training at CHEK Australia

2011-03-24T03:13:00.001-07:00

Jan has been working with Dan for a few years now and together they have been gaining some fantastic results, no wonder with training drills like these!

Jan's thought for the month

2011-03-21T14:28:00.000-07:00

GIVE it a GO BUDDAH is!

2011-03-01T20:11:00.000-08:00

Jude trains Megan Wei in the gym yesterday.

The thought from Jan for the week:

A SIMPLE THOUGHT

Make time to sit somewhere quiet for 5 mins.

Listen to your breath as you visualize a place that makes you happy.

GIVE IT A GO BUDDAH is!

After a session at CHEK Australia

2011-02-09T01:12:00.000-08:00

THINK ABOUT THIS......

Have you got time in your day to giggle like this???

CHEK Australia Traineeship underway

2011-02-08T21:28:00.000-08:00

Donovan and Isabelle are part of the CHEK Australia Traineeship. It is a great way to get hands on experience and learn from one of the best, Jan Carton. For more details contact Jai at (07)55766678.

Is this one of Rossy's secrets??!

2011-02-03T00:08:00.000-08:00

Jan takes Dan Ross through some QiGong. Jan puts the "H" (Holistic) into CHEK Australia.

In the gym this week

2011-02-02T19:19:00.000-08:00

Jude, Carnage, Bear, Jan and Bobby ready for some puppy rehabilitation this week!

Dan Ross gets his rig out !

Jan, Jude and Carnage take over from Jai

BACK in ACTION at CHEK Australia

2011-01-04T13:49:00.000-08:00

The CHEK Australia gang is back at work and ready to get your body into shape after the Christmas and New years break.

We hope you had a wonderful Holiday and are excited for the New Year!

Jai, Lilly, Jan and Ebony have a quick smoothy in the CA cafe before Clients arrive for the day.

Welcome back Jude and Carnage!

NEW VIDEO TOUR

2010-11-13T20:08:00.000-08:00

If you haven't been to our new Burleigh location here is a Video Tour hosted by Jan Carton.
ENJOY!

http://chekaustralia.blogspot.com/p/video-tour.html

NEW JAN ARTICLE

2010-11-13T01:46:00.000-08:00

Our bodies are amazing, they are our vehicles to journey along in this life, to reach for our dreams, to be happy.

It only makes sense to Learn about your own body, so you can be the master of our own ship. We just need to learn to listen to what it tells us.

TAKE A LOOK AT JAN MAGIC IN HER ARTICLE ON OVERTRAINING.

CLICK ON

http://chekaustralia.blogspot.com/p/interesting-jan-facts.html

Never too young to start at CHEK Australia!

2010-10-28T13:44:00.000-07:00

Ms Ebony (5) shows us her great technique in the gym.

Kurt is gun at workout on Thursday.

2010-10-28T13:41:00.000-07:00

After some major back problems Kurt has been training with Brodie 3 times a week and getting some great results.....and as a bonus is happy with the growth of some huge guns! hahahah!

Brodie growing muscles!

2010-10-17T03:30:00.000-07:00

Brodie specialises in Strength and Conditioning at CHEK Australia. Here is a shot of him giving Steve some pointers. take a look at Brodies website www.gcstrengthandconditioning.com.au

Steph Gilmore goes BOW WOW!

2010-10-01T03:47:00.000-07:00

Steph thought she needed a new edge to her training and she can count on Jan to come up with some "NEW' techniques!
Don't look too closely ........yep I think Stephs motor skills have been greatly enhanced this session not only can she stand on a ball she can hold a wriggling dog!

World Title # 4 on its way!! steph is looking hot....Yes Jan you are too!

Welcome Carly

2010-10-01T03:32:00.000-07:00

Chek Australia would like to introduce our new receptionist.
Carly brings great energy and experience to the business, welcome to the team!
wooohooooo!!

Ebony thinks she has the skills needed and is challenging Carly for her job!

Dan Ross and Kai Otten get into the thick of training

2010-09-01T18:02:00.000-07:00

Both boys are missing the Billabong Pro in Tahiti due to injury but are serious about turning their bodies into unstoppable machines for the next leg of the tour!

"Jan has been doing some great surfing specific work with us and really challenging our bodies. Its exactly what I need" Dan Ross ( WCT surfer)

Jamie back home training

2010-08-30T05:01:00.000-07:00

Jamie at home training at CHEK Australia after winning the Molokai to Oahu paddle board race for the 9th time! Go Jamie!

Dan Ross and Kai Otten put in the hours at CHEK Australia!

2010-08-30T04:49:00.000-07:00

Happy snaps taken on Thursday at CHEK Australia.

Kai and Dan have been hard at work over the last week so they stopped for a cuddle with Vance...what a happy couple!

Welcome to CHEK Australia Vance!

2010-08-30T04:41:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest edition to CHEK Australia. At 9 weeks Mr. Vance Wilcomes came in to take a look at what everyone is talking about. He responded with a few smiles and a few shouts of approval at the new location and at the motley crew hanging about pretending to train!

High on his agenda was to grab Jan for a cuddle.....

Layne Beachley camp visits CHEK Australia

2010-06-17T01:28:00.000-07:00

Layne and Kara Webber (Surf Coach) visit CHEK Australia's new location as part of the Layne Beachley Elite Surf Camp.

The best under 16 girls in NSW were chosen to be part of the Layne Beachley camp at the High Performance Centre at Casuarina. Jan gives the girls an insight into the training of a professional surfer and a sneak peak into what CHEK Australia is all about.

Jude McMinn trains Page Harob (WCT women's surfer) while the girls from the camp listen to Jan's wealth of knowledge. Reaching the ASP WCT women's tour is exactly what these girls aspire toward.

Congrats to Jude.

2010-05-31T03:12:00.000-07:00

Well done to our CHEK coach Jude McMinn for her fantastic win at the Century Cycle Noosa Winter festival.

Jude won her over 40's division with a time of 3.07 hrs, finishing 11th of 545 people!

We have MOVED!

2010-05-31T03:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peak of the new premises at 4/6 Ramly Dr, Burleigh Heads. We have boxes to unpack, painting and carpeting to finish but it is looking great and we are excited to show you our new massage room, laser spa and lecture room. We are also planning a chill out / snack area so you can re-hydrate and re- fuel in comfort!

Come see us soon!

We are moving!

2010-05-17T04:22:00.001-07:00

We are Moving to our new premises on the 3rd of June.

Details are below.

CHEK Australia. 

Unit 4/ 6 Ramly Drive,

Burleigh Heads

Gold Coast

QLD

MAP LINK:

http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112032733570313555861.000486c80fc5aa54b3851&ll=-28.103115,153.434425&spn=0.012492,0.01899&z=16

DIRECTIONS:

Turn right at the lights on Reedy Creek Rd. Just before the New Billabong, and Cult factories . That is Ramly street. There is a K Mart Tyre place on the corner. Just down Ramly on the Left hand side.

Please feel free to contact us for more information. Our phone number will change on the 3rd of June. For now our contact details are the same.

Phone: (07) 55938990 

Fax: (07) 55938990

Email: admin@chekaustralia.com.au

Support: admin@chekaustralia.com.au

Website: www.chekaustralia.com.au

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!

Lyn Skewes -Thankyou Email to Jan

2010-05-05T21:23:00.000-07:00

To: Jan Carton
Subject: Lyn's Hip Replacement
Hi Jan, Well it's now 7 weeks since I received my new hip and I see the surgeon next week. Can now walk without sticks and from the start have had very little pain. I can't say thank you enough for all the exercises and assistance you gave me. When I arrived at rehab. The physio said she had never seen anyone so well prepared. She borrowed Paul Chek's book and photocopied all my exercises and at the time I really felt she might hop on a plane and visit you. However she leaves for the U.K. next week but was just so excited with the whole program.
Jan the operation has been a huge success and I would have sailed through had I not been allergic to endome (a man made morphine tablet) which set me back for the first 6 days. I can't believe I'm free of pain and it really is thanks to you that my recovery has been so quick and easy. A big hug and thank you.

Lyn Skewes

(permission to use this email was granted by client 5.5.10)

Donovan Powell Tells Of His Success Story

2010-05-05T21:18:00.000-07:00

TAKE A LOOK AT THE PLUM LINE! THESE PHOTOS ARE TAKEN 16 MTHS APART.

Donovan's Testimonial .
Click on the link for the full story. http://www.chekaustralia.com.au/TESTIMONIALS

I came to CHEK Australia after suffering from ruptured and bulging discs in my lower back for 9 ½ years.

Over the years, I was treated by chiropractors, naturopaths, physiotherapists, rehab clinics and tried acupuncture. I even purchased an invert machine to relieve the pain, spending thousands of dollars and getting no where. I was not seeing any improvement at all and at times was unable to even walk.

I was strongly advised to see one of the best neurologists in Sydney and contemplated surgery.

When I commenced at CHEK Australia I met Jan Carton and was put through the most thorough assessment yet and at that point I knew I had made the right decision. After 3 days of treatment I was virtually pain free and now 18 months on I have packed up my house, changed my job, moved my family from Sydney and started studying to become a CHEK Coach. I am stronger and more agile than I have ever been.

Not only do I deeply appreciate what Jan and the team at CHEK Australia have done for me, but I will be forever thankful as it has given me my life back and I now have a future to look forward to.

Donovan Powell.

RAW Chocolate Mousse Cake

2010-04-28T22:37:00.000-07:00

(Adapted from recipe Rawlicious thermomix booklet)
Jan approved!

Crust Ingredients
2 cups raw almonds or macadamias
2 cups of dates
Pinch Celtic sea salt
1 tablespoon cold pressed almond oil or organic coconut oil
Method
Place all ingredients into food processor and blend until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs
Then push base firmly into pie plate or cake tin and put into freezer to set
Filling ingredients
Flesh of 3 large avocados or 4 small
4 tbsp Cacao powder (50 g makes it very rich)
½ cup agave syrup or honey but use less
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup water
good pinch of sea salt
Filling method
Place all ingredients into food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth.
Spread the filling mix on top of prepared crust
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Optional: garnish with strawberries or other berries and mint leaves and serve with Almond crème.
Once set you can also cut up into squares and freeze. A nice treat frozen too!

Sam Bowden's Testimonial

2010-03-22T06:15:00.001-07:00

Muesli Slice

2010-03-22T04:49:00.000-07:00

Preparation Time 15 - 45 minutes Cooking Time 30 minutes Makes 15 squares

Ingredients
TRY AND USE ORGANIC WHEN POSSIBLE
1/3 cup organic virgin coconut oil
110g (1/2 cup) agave syrup or pure maple syrup
200g pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sunflower or both
2 tbsp flaxseeds or flax meal
2 tbsp linseed or LSA
90g (1/2 cup) sultanas
50g (1/2 cup) rolled oats
75g (1/2 cup) whole meal spelt flour
1/4 tsp of baking soda
1 lid of vanilla extract

Method Preheat oven to 170°C. Line a 20cm (base measurement) square cake pan with non-stick baking paper.
Combine the pepitas, flaxseed, LSA, sultanas, oats and flour in a large bowl. Put the oil and syrup in a bowl and once mixed , stir into the dry mix until it is all combined.
Spoon the mixture into the lined pan and use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until golden. Set aside in the pan for 30 minutes to cool completely. Cut into slices to serve.

OPTIONS / NOTES
Change things around and try different dried fruits and seeds. If the mixture is too dry add more coconut oil or agave.

LATEST NEWS FROM THE GYM

2010-03-11T20:23:00.000-08:00

Jude McMinn training one of her Clients yesterday. Jude is the latest CHEK coach to join the team and has been working under the guidance of the fabulous Jan. Jude is an adventure racer and keen kick boxer and over the last 6 months has been doing some great work here at CHEK Australia. Take a look at her profile in the ABOUT US page of the website!

Kate Wilcomes has been coming in for some training with Jan after a massive neck injury 4 months ago. She herniated C7 and is also 26 weeks pregnant so treatment has been a challenge. After 9 weeks in bed she is now building the strength to deliver her baby in June and also to return to surfing after the baby arrives. Kate is feeling great and really happy with the improvement since Jan's intervention in the last 2 weeks. Nice one Jan!

2010-03-11T19:41:00.000-08:00

This is Jock Barnes training with Brodie yesterday. An amazing rehabilitation story and a great guy. We are so happy to see Jock working hard and looking great. Take a look at our testimonials to see what Jock has to say.

2010-03-09T16:44:00.000-08:00

Steph Gilmore Wins the ROXY Pro AGAIN!
Must be all that great training with Jan.

Congrats Steph!

Mick Fanning Training seriously for the Quiky Pro!

2010-02-23T20:42:00.000-08:00

With the Quiksilver Pro due to start on Saturday, Mick Fanning has been training hard. Here is was caught having some fun with Jan Carton's grand daughter Ebony.

Brodie Ledgerwood from GC strength and Conditioning has some great classes and programs to offer. Brodie has just completed Charles Poliquin Level 1 and 2 PICP and Biosig Level 1. He has gone a bit crazy in this photo after all the study!

Taylor Cecil blitzed the field

2010-02-15T20:52:00.000-08:00

Well Done TAYLOR !!

BANORA Point triathlete Taylor Cecil blitzed the field to take out the Queensland Triathlon Series race at Caloundra on the Sunday the 7th of Feb.

Cecil produced a solid 400m swim, backed that up with a competitive 15km cycle before dominating the 4km run to claim one of the most convincing triumphs of his young career.

Cecil was armed with a promising mindset for Sunday as he has a strong support from dynamic coaching duo Jan Carton (nutrition and strength) and Justin Drew (triathlon).

Cecil said he had been coached by Carton since May 2009 at Burleigh and had found her nutrition and mental techniques immensely beneficial.

“A lot of people don’t realise the importance of core and mental stability and racing with mental toughness,” Cecil said. “When everyone is at the same level of fitness, the winner will be the one who is toughest in the head.

“Jan has also helped Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmour, so it is great to have her assisting me.”

(source: Tweednews.com.au)

Keryn Wins 10k open water

2009-12-15T18:49:00.000-08:00

09-12-2009

Keryn Mcmaster wins under 16 girls 10km and finishes 4th overall

On sunday the 6th of december Keryn Mcmaster swam 10km open water event at penrith in nsw winning the under 16 age group in a time of 2 hrs and 7 min finishing 4th overall in the womens behind 3 older and much more expierenced campaingers.

2009-12-15T18:05:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Mick and Steph !

2009 Asp World Champions

Mick quotes on his Chek Australia training........

HOW DID YOU TRAIN FOR YOUR SUCCESSFUL TITLE CAMPAIGN?

'I’ve been working with CHEK Australia for some years now and 2009 was no different. I’ve got a good understanding of CHEK training and my practitioners know me really well, so they’re quick to identify what I need to work on physically and psychologically. I also trained with some of the high performance coaching staff at Red Bull this year and got a lot from what they had to offer.'

Mick Fanning
SOURCE: HTTP://WWW.MICKFANNING.COM.AU/2009/12/13/WORLD-CHAMP-INTERVIEWED/

and getty images
Take a look at Mick's great year....

Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast: Equal 3rd
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: Equal 5th
Billabong Pro Teahupoo: Equal 9th
Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro: Equal 5th
Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay: Equal 17th
Hurley Pro Trestles: WINNER
Quiksilver Pro France: WINNER
Billabong Pro Mundaka: Equal 9th
Rip Curl Pro Search: WINNER
Billabong Pipeline Masters: Equal 9th

Check out www.aspworldtour.com for more details

Well done to you too Steph.......
World Champ and Triple Crown winner!

Chelsea Claims second at Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search.

2009-10-29T15:49:00.000-07:00

Chelsea! Great result lifting her up on the ratings !

Chelsea trains with Brodie Ledgerwood at CHEK Australia. After leaving the tour to have her baby girl Meika in 2008 Chelsea is back in great form!

Well done Chels!

Former ASP Women’s World Champion (2005) Chelsea Hedges (AUS), claims second, in punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) surf at Belgas, in Portugal at the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search.

For Hedges, today’s return to form marks the first time the inspiring goofy-footer has seen a Finals’ berth since 2007, and moves her from 8th to 6th on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour ratings. Her dominance in the earlier rounds of the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search cannot be overlooked as she consistently dominated the playful pits of Belgas, even eliminating reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current ASP Women’s World No. 1, Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, in the Quarterfinals.

Mick Fanning Claims 2009 Rip Curl Pro Search

2009-10-29T15:38:00.000-07:00

Well done again Mick !

Mick spends a lot of time training at CHEK Australia when he is home, working closely with Jan Carton, owner and Level III CHEK Practitioner at CHEK Australia.

"Mick's focus has been fantastic he works hard at all levels and we are extremely proud to see all that work pay off for him. I am really looking forward to seeing him when he arrives home before he is off to Hawaii for the final leg of the tour" Jan Carton

Mick Fanning Claims 2009 Rip Curl Pro Search, Solidifies ASP Title Race LeadSUPERTUBOS, Peniche/Portugal (Wednesday, October 28, 2009)

Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, former ASP World Champion (2007) and current ASP World No. 1, has claimed the 2009 Rip Curl Pro Search at Supertubos in Portugal, defeating fellow Finalist Bede Durbidge (AUS), 26, and cementing his lead in the now two-horse race for the 2009 ASP World Title.

“Yesterday was one of the best days of competition I’ve ever seen and we all showed up today and had to adjust our frame of mind to deal with the in size and quality,” Fanning said. “I’ve been surfing conditions like this all summer at home so I knew what I had to do out there. I was able to pick off a couple of good scores at the start and then I basically had to sit on Bede (Durbidge) so he didn’t get any back on me.”

Our New Website!

2009-10-21T21:41:00.000-07:00

Wooohooo ! Our Website has been Re-Furbished! Take a look and Spread the word....
Hope you like it
www.chekaustralia.com.au

Jamie Michell wins battle of the Paddle, 12 October, 2009

2009-10-21T21:36:00.000-07:00

Jaime is the reigning eight time champ of the grueling Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race held every July.
He also Trains with us here at CHEK Australia!
Jamie recently took his paddling act to his feet at Doheny Beach, California for Rainbow Sandals’ 2nd Annual Battle of the Paddle, the world’s largest Stand Up Paddle (SUP) race.

Well Done Jamie!

Steph Gilmore

2009-10-05T04:29:00.000-07:00

Surfing is in CHEK Australia's news a lot lately but how can it not be with 2 of our World Champions making finals in 2 weeks!

Steph Still Leads the ASP World rankings after her second place in the Beachley Classic in Manly on the weekend. We think you rock Steph!

And well done to Chelsea too.

Maybe you two can battle it out for 1st and 2nd in the next comp! ..... we aren't biased at all!!!

Mick is in Spain competing today......take a look at www.aspworldtour.com for his result.

Mick Wins!

2009-09-29T02:11:00.000-07:00

We are so Stoked on your Win in France Mick Well done!

Welcome To CHEK Australia

2009-09-29T01:49:00.000-07:00

Hi I am Jan Carton,

I am a Holistic Health Practitioner, and corrective exercise therapist. I have 25 years of practical experience in the fitness industry and I love what I do!

I am a high-performance conditioning specialist and I also Specialist in End Stage Rehabilitation from sports and work related injuries. Here at Chek Australia we offer a firmly grounded – effective approach to Health and Musculoskeletal Wellness.

My passion is to work with people who truly want to find their true potential in life, in Work and in Sport

I feel there is no substitute for Lifes lessons but many of us are living our lives based on our past conditioning, and are not aware of where our potential really lies. I have the compassion to work with my clients on many levels and ultimately work with them to achieve their dreams.

We have a Great Team at CHEK Australia that has built CHEK Australia to where it is today and I am excited to see where we will grow to in the future.

We look forward to hearing from you and chatting on our Blog.

Best Wishes,

Jan