INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: BREAKING THE BIAS IN LES MILLS AFRICA

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by Sarah ShorttWriter and Fitness Specialist for Les Mills International In defiance of cultural norms, Les Mills Africa is encouraging women to step up to the (fitness) mic. “Nine times out of ten, any fitness class you walk into in the UK is being taught by a female Instructor,” says UK-based Trainer Denice Burr. “It’s …

National Heart Health Month

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Written By: HealthQuest Trainer Samie Lovisa Each February is National Heart Awareness Month in which Americans are encouraged to join the battle against heart disease. It is estimated that 630,000 Americans die each year from heart disease, that is 1 in every 4 deaths. Heart disease refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood …

Member’s Milestone Leads HealthQuest Initiative to Celebrate Loyalty & Longevity

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HealthQuest recently celebrated a very special birthday!  Longtime member and friend to many around HealthQuest, Gene Lupo, turned 90 years old.  Gene, a HealthQuest member since its opening and member of the Gold’s Gym in Flemington dating back to before HealthQuest’s founding,  can be seen almost daily around the fitness center lifting weights and enjoying …

Ironman World Championship – Podium for Peter Turek

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On October 14, HealthQuest member Peter Turek competed in the Ironman World Championship, held annually in Kialua-Kona, Hawaii.  Considered by most triathletes to be one the toughest and most grueling endurance races in the world, this year marked the 39th edition of the event.  More than 2,300 participants, including top professionals and elite triathletes, toed …

Puppies go for a Swim at HealthQuest for Charity

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HealthQuest hosted a Pool “Pawty” at the club’s Swim Club on Saturday, September 30th in support of the charity, Puppies Behind Bars.  Over fifty dogs of many different breeds enjoyed a swim in the pool and company of one another during this afternoon event.  It’s the first time HealthQuest hosted an outdoor swim for dogs …

Turek Wins Age Group at Ironman 70.3 World Championship

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HealthQuest member Peter Turek, was the top finisher in the age group (65-69), at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, held on September 10, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  He completed the race, consisting of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run, in 5 hours, 25 minutes, 5 seconds. Participants in the Ironman 70.3 …

Using the New Member Portal for Program Registration

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Now that your new Member Portal is activated (if not yet completed, please click here), we’d like to take you through the new look and workings of youth programming registration. After Logging into Your Member Portal… After logging into your Member Portal, click the “Programs” tab on the left side of your screen.  You will …

Activating Your New Member Portal – What You Need to Know

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As you may have heard, HealthQuest is changing systems, and we’re excited!  Our new system, Club Automation, will have a variety of new and enhanced features including better program registration, ability to view statements online, a more useful member portal and much more to improve your experience.    First Things, First! You need to get …