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I was looking up for some background information on a particular gym this morning, and when I surfed over to their corporate website - I came across this:

It reads: “This account has been suspended. Either the domain has been overused, or the reseller ran out of resources.” [MORE »]

Dear Readers,

Those of you who have been regulars at my blog would know by now that I underwent my ACE Personal Trainer preparation course at Fitness Innovations (FIT) Malaysia – and the good folks from FIT are now having a ‘Fitness Fiesta’ this coming 9th of August 2008.

Fitness Fiesta?
From what I gather from my conversation with the guys at FIT.. Yes! It’s a party!! Heh heh. This 4 hour evening will include guest speakers (including the one and only Julian Underwood!), fitness performances by various fitness organizations, a bodybuilding demonstration, a CrossFit demo, info on training Pregnant & Post Partum Clients, get to know Pilates, see new products and services in the fitness industry, witness the graduation event of ACE-Certified Personal Trainers, and some games and food so you don’t go hungry. [MORE »]

To my Malaysian readers who don’t already know - EGOnutritions, Malaysia’s first and largest online supplement company (www.egonutritions.com) now has a kick-ass retail store at The Curve, Mutiara Damansara - one that you simply have to SEE to believe.

And I can’t verify this - but I do think that they are currently the LARGEST sports nutrition store in the country - you could easily play a game of catch in the store, and fit an entire family of 5 in the changing room (where you try out sports attire). Don’t believe me? Go check it out yourself, and be prepared to be blown away because it’s simply something you don’t expect to see here in Malaysia. [MORE »]

If you’ve been around the fitness/gym scene for the past couple of years - you MUST have heard, or even been a part of MIRACLE before - Fitness First’s annual charity event.

And why does a Health and fitness provider organise an annual charity event? Well why not? What better way to raise funds for the less fortunate by getting fitness enthusiasts to contribute AND have fun doing what they love, at the same time?

Dubbed as a ‘Charity Workout Event’, Miracle 2008 will feature a number of group exercise classess/sessions - including BODYATTACK, BODYPUMP, BODYSTEP, BODYCOMBAT, BODYJAM, BODYBALANCE, RPM, and the newly launched BODYVIVE - and everybody gets to participate - even if you’re not a member of Fitness First. The event is open to public and funds raised through the event will be donated to charity. There will also be prizes given out from sponsors like Genting Awana Hotels & Resorts, PowerBar, Jacob’s, POLAR, TruDtox, Men’s Health and Shape Magazine and Blackmores amongst others.

If you ask me, I say that Fitness First has hit this event right on target by having a charity event intertwined with what we fitness enthusiasts love - exercise! And if there’s ever a way to get people interested in exercise - I can’t think of any better way than to have an open workout event smack in the middle of where we Malaysians just love to waste time - a shopping complex.

I always tell people I meet that the Health and Fitness Industry is still very much at it’s infancy here in Malaysia. There’s no doubt it’s growing… but we’re still just taking baby steps now. Exercise adoption rate is still pathetically low in Malaysia compared to others, and this nation needs a wake up call. And yes, though there are many health clubs mushrooming throughout the country, and while they are busy erecting ridiculously large billboards to tell you how much bodyfat you can lose in 8 weeks - I’m glad that Fitness First has dared to be different by going beyond the call of a health club - by having such an event like MIRACLE 08 (and the past MIRACLE events too).

It is my hope that other health clubs too can one day be an example - even if it’s not a charity event - I still believe that there are many other things that can be organised to increase awareness on the fitness industry, exercise, and living a healthy lifestyle. Events such as these not only benefit the less fortunate, but have great potential to get someone interested in exercise and hopefully have them adopt it as a lifestyle.

If we were to leave this responsibility to our National Fitness Council - well, we’d all probably die of old age (or lack of exercise) before anything useful is done. And, I’m growing tired of seeing only pharmaceutical companies or some other medical equipment manufacturer that all have something to sell in the name of a Health/Fitness event.

It’s about time someone went out there to promote Exercise in a new and exciting way - so well done Fitness First.. cos once again, you impress me.

So.. don’t forget - MIRACLE 2008!

Where?
The Curve’s outdoor Piazza (Mutiara Damansara)

When?
On my Birthday! - Anyone wanna buy me a drink? ;)
21 June 2008, Saturday
10am to 7pm

Fund-raising coupons are available at RM50 each at any Fitness First health club. If you need more information, head over to www.fitnessfirst.com.my.

I’ve been so overwhelmed with work - even tonight, I expect to be up at least until 2 AM. Doing this many nights in a row has even taken a toll on my personal life. It’s taken a toll on my sleep. It’s taken a toll on my workout routine. I haven’t been able to make it to the gym for the past week.

Oh hey - it’s part and parcel of life that moments like these happen - but I must say that it sucks. They say that life’s like a roller-coaster - but why am I in one that only goes faster and higher - never slowing down.
It sucks that I can’t find the time to blog. It sucks that I can’t do the very things that stir me.

Yet in the midst of all this madness, I managed to study, and sit for my American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Exams a couple of months ago - and am proud to say that I am now a certified Personal Trainer. :)

I miss sharing my passion. I miss venting out my frustrations. I miss coaching. I miss educating. I miss supporting. I miss teaching. I miss exercising. I miss helping. I miss blogging - and I miss you guys.

Amidst my busyness - I have still read every single comment on my site, and every single email you guys have sent. Thank you everyone for understanding, and fanning the flames of my passion.

I will be back really soon - bigger, more passionate - and better than ever. And a bit less emo than this too. Heh heh.

God bless.

Your friend and coach,
DM

ACE^® Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise^® - America’s Authority on Fitness