EFM Health Clubs

The winners of the annual 2008 EFM Franchisee of The Year awards were announced at the EFM state conferences on October 19th and 26th. Tarkin Brown from EFM Bowden took out the prestigious EFM National Franchisee of The Year award. The Franchisee of The Year award is the pinnacle of the EFM business and the most sought after award by Franchisees. The awards are judged on a number of factors including membership growth, contribution to the EFM team, member results, member participation in EFM events (e.g. City-Bay (SA) & Run for the Kids (Vic)) and alignment with group initiatives.

The National Franchisee of The Year is chosen from a select group of finalists.

2008 EFM Franchisee of The Year Winners:

National Franchisee of The Year: Tarkin Brown EFM Bowden

SA Franchisee of The Year: Rocco Pascale EFM Flinders Park & EFM Underdale

VIC Franchisee of The Year: Ty Menzies EFM Frankston

2008 Franchisee of The Year finalists:

Tarkin Brown - EFM Bowden (SA)

Rocco Pascale - EFM Flinders Park & EFM Underdale (SA)

Ben & Tammy Flannagan - EFM Stonyfell (SA)

Paul & Lindy Adolphi - EFM Bedford Park (SA)

Chris & Kelly French – EFM City North Terrace (SA)

Kirri Selover – EFM Unley (SA)

Ty Menzies – EFM Frankston (VIC)

Nathan Louey – EFM Hawthorn Cato St (VIC)

Craig Ryan – EFM Dandenong (VIC)

The club is located at the Port Recreation Stadium (St Vincent St) Port Adelaide and this 5 star facility is open to the general public along with providing a corporate health and fitness program for Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide staff. The club is NOW OPEN for sessions with a limited number of Foundation Memberships available (30% discount) for the first members.

The club is managed by Cathy Cunningham and Malcolm Ross, who have made the transition from EFM members to EFM Franchisees and Fitness Coaches. ‘We’re walking testimonials really, in 5 years as EFM members at EFM Mawson Lakes we’ve achieved over 2000 visits together and believe in the EFM Health Club concept so strongly that we decided to get involved at a Franchisee level.’

‘We’re looking to replicate the enjoyable experiences that we’ve been a part of over the journey with EFM, where the local community can get involved in a truly unique health club concept – that being a fun and friendly atmosphere that is conducive to results.’

‘We’re looking forward to providing a fantastic ‘commercial gym’ alternative experience for all local residents with a completely inviting look and feel.’

Cathy and Malcolm can be contacted on 0423 771 622 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to arrange 3 FREE trial sessions or register interest in a discounted Foundation Membership.

The Lift For Life program is a progressive weight training program designed for people with or at risk of Type 2 diabetes based on comprehensive research by the International Diabetes Institute proving the positive effects weight training has in managing Type 2 diabetes.

Lift For Life aims to improve diabetes control, decrease body fat, increase strength, and enhance general health and well-being through a structured approach to strength training.

Baker IDI have a unique operating model integrating research, education and clinical care divisions, dedicated to making a difference for people with diabetes and those at risk of all ages and fitness levels.

EFM has been chosen by Baker IDI and Fitness Australia to deliver this program nationally as the EFM culture, environment and personalised Fitness Coaching structure is well suited to deliver this type of program and the Lift For Life program is essentially a weights only program with a Fitness Coach to member ratio of 1:12. Four simple assessments are provided over the 6 month program and EFM offer a free trial session to Lift For Life participants.  

Throughout a Lift For Life program, participants can work at their own pace, with plenty of help and encouragement along the way from an EFM coach to help achieve your goals.

EFM offers personal Fitness Coaching at all sessions to provide you with a tailored program to help you manage your diabetes.

Lift For Life members can do a program via one of the LIFT FOR LIFE weights program cards which can be regularly updated. Lift For Life members can also join in regular EFM weights focused sessions if they wish, and if Lift For Life members wish to do extra cardiovascular exercise, they are able to do so as long as they have first completed their resistance training exercises for the session and/or for the week.

At the end of the Lift For Life program Lift For Life members are very welcome to continue with their EFM membership without the Lift For Life assessments and training will still include a significant weights focus for diabetes management.

Lift For Life enquires can be made to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or direct with your local club.