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Newsletter - Body and Soul Health Clubs LLC
March 2010 
 ::: Note from General Manager

Body and Soul Ajman will open April. Progress on the New Body and Soul continues and the Club is beginning to take shape. The Club will feature the latest TechnoGym equipment following an agreement signed between Body and Soul in February. Membership is now available with the first 500 applicants paying no joining fee. Additional features include a Library, the Children's Creache.

Body and Soul Lady A brand new concept is to launched in Ajman aimed at the female market. Body and Soul Lady offers a unique new fitness circuit featuring TechnoGym equipments. Express 30 minutes circuits, with a certified Trainer, in the specially designed Body and Soul Lady Fitness Suite.

First Body & Soul Spa - Inspired by Treatments from around the world. The first Body & Soul Spa concept is being finalized and will be launched in Ajman in conjunction with the new Club. A private Spa exclusively for ladies will include luxury treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, steam, sauna and jacuzzi. "Signature" treatments, beauty therapy, slimming and weight management packages will be offered.

SkyGardens LifeStyle - Welcome to all the residents at SkyGardens. We are opening the new Luxury Lifestyle Club and look forward to meeting everyone in the coming weeks.


COMING EVENTS

Table Tennis & Snooker Leagues
(Al Qusais)
Sign-up for the leagues to meet others and enjoy competition.
Dates for your Diary
Date/Time Event Venue
March 1st All Programs start March 1st SkyGardens Lifestyle
- Dubai
March 3 / 7:15pm Rejuvenating your Health Seminar by Bharat Thakurs Body and Soul
- Al Qusais
March 5 / 5:00pm Karate Demo by Union Karate Training Center Body and Soul
- Al Qusais
March 12 / 8:00am Annual GMC Ajman Fun Run Body and Soul - Ajman
March 12 /6:30pm Grand Opening SkyGardens Lifestyle
- Dubai

YOUTH SECTION
BODY & SOUL JUNIOR ACTIVE CLUB has been launched and we have our newest members
Al Qusais Members


Rohit Singh Bhadhoriya
is 10 years old and the newest member of the Junior Active Club. He loves to swim and play table tennis and will enjoy the weekly Sports Camp every Saturday.
Junior Active Club is a new concept for children from 5 years up to16 years.  Our goal is to create an environment where kids can learn sports, participate in regular activity & competitions, enjoy a healthier lifestyle and have fun through exercise.
  • Annual Membership for Juniors 5 - 16 yrs
  • Free Saturday Sports Camps Every Week
  • Personal Diet and Nutrition Counseling
  • Fitness Scholarships
  • 3 Free Swim Lessons for those who can not yet swim
  • Free T shirt and photo ID membership card

Body & Soul Health Club in conjunction with the Union Karate Company held a grading ceremony on 13th February for karate students.  Vijoy Nair, Club Manager, Wasim Khadeer, Facility Manager with Sensei Sunil & Sensei Chandran distributed the prizes & awarded the students their new belts.

Master Anoushka is awarded a yellow belt by Maanger, Vijoy Nair.
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Master Aditya is awarded a yellow belt  --»
by Facilities Supervisor, Wasim Khadeer.

Benton Bates (2 years), has already signed up for swim lessons when the SkyGardens Club opens.

Good Luck Benton, do we have the next Michael Phelps?

MEMBERS CORNER
Congratulations to the winners of Running Challenge!!!
We wish both the winner a healthy life.

Congratulations to Ms Nidhi Gupta who successfully completed the 160km challenge in 28 days and lost 10kg.

(Body & Soul, Al Qusais)

Well done Shayam Harsha, male winner of running challenge completed 160 kms in 18 days & lost 15 kgs. Shayam says, "I was very nervous to begin the event because I am overweight but my Trainer motivated me to participate. Now I am confident enough to join other incentive challenges.
(Body & Soul, Al Qusais)

Mr. Elias Bou Maroun was one of SkyGardens first Residents. He is looking forward to taking part in the programs when the Lifestyle Club opens.

(SkyGardens)

Dr's Club to be launched

Calling all Doctors and their Families. Join the new Ajman Club and become a member of the UAE’s first Dr’s sports and social club.


STAFF CORNER

We are delighted to have John Paish join Body & Soul as the Program Manager and Tennis Professional. John is a former International and Wimbledon Tennis player and can boast wins over Bjorn Bjorg and Stam Smith. He is the current world veterans Doubles Champion. John will be promoting social, competitive and educational programs, at the new Ajman Club.

Maria Cerchi
is the new Lifestyle Manager at the exclusive Residents Club in SkyGradens. Maria ("Mafe") joined Body and Soul recently after 2 years as the Spa & Recreation Manager in a 5 Star Dubai Hotel. Welcome aboard "Mafe" and good luck at SkyGardens.

HEALTHY TIPS
Correct timing to take water will maximize its effectiveness to Human body.

2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs.

1
glass of water 30 minutes before meal helps digestion

1
glass of water before taking a bath helps lower blood pressure

1
glass of water before sleep to avoid stroke or heart attack

 
 RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Quick Beef with Broccoli
Preparation
Toss together cornstarch, salt, pepper, and beef in a bowl until meat is coated. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry beef until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to another bowl and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Add remaining tablespoon oil to wok along with broccoli and garlic and stir-fry over moderately high heat until broccoli is just tender and garlic is pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and water and bring to a boil. Return meat to skillet and cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.

Per serving: 257 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated), 51 mg cholesterol, 515 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 pound sirloin beef tips, sliced against the grain 1/8 inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 10 ounces frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
 
Best regards,
Rohun Beven, General Manager
Body and Soul Health Clubs LLC
Ph: 04 - 258 0303; Fax: 04 - 258 0101
eMail : info@bodyandsoulhealthclub.com
Website : www.bodyandsoulhealthclub.com
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P. O. Box 3917, Dubai, UAE.