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Meet Tom, one of PARC’s personal trainers

Tom lives a very active outdoor lifestyle, from mountain biking, water sports, SUP, martial arts to being passionate surfer and surf instructor.

For over 5 years Tom has successfully trained clients for goals of weight loss, muscle gain, rehabilitation, specific fitness goals or for holistic health and wellness.

If you know your goals, Tom will have the knowledge and experience for you to take the most effective and efficient path to get you there.

One of the things I’ve discovered most, in my 5 years as a PT, is that people work really hard when it comes to  gym and classes, but often don’t understand and or severely underestimate the importance of nutrition in meeting their body composition goals, whether it be fat loss or muscle gain. Without this critical knowledge people often plateau, burn out and get defeated not achieving these goals, despite great physical effort.

Here are a few quick tips in terms of how you should eat:

  • Start with a foundation of low starch, high fibre vegetables with different colours
  • Add in quality proteins from wild or properly raised conditions
  • Utilise high quality fats as a primary energy source and as a way to enhance nutrient absorption from other foods in the form of good oils
  • Avoid any high starch or high sugar foods when not eating to fuel exercise

You then calculate your caloric needs based on your lifestyle, exercise habits and body composition goals. If you don’t understand what your caloric intake should be or what your macro breakdown is, you will find it very difficult to meet your body composition goals. Myfitnesspal is a great app to start tracking your food/energy intake and integrated with Mywellness, so even better. I can calculate and help you understand them and appropriate nutrition, as part of my PT training package.

As always to be as efficient and effective with your exercise and training as possible, come and see me or one of the great PT’s at PARC to get structure, correct exercise selection, techinque analysis and periodised programming.

You’ll then have the knowledge, support and confidence to achieve your health and wellness goals.

Wishing you the best health,

Tom Saunders
PARC Personal Trainer

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Registrations for the Birth Tree are now available for all babies born in 2025. 🌳

The Rotary Peninsula Birth Tree helps to raise funds for baby swim programs in our community, with $45 of every contribution going straight back to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water. 

Rotary Peninsula 2.0 will plant one tree each year at Montague Park (Kars St, Frankston) to commemorate the births of children in our community. 

You can purchase a place on the birth tree by heading to our website in the link below. Or for older children, you can add them to the Family Garden. Find out more via link in bio

#parcfrankston #RotaryFrankston #Birthtree2025 #connectedcommunity
Introducing our Dessert Hotdog Protein Shake! 🍫🌭

This delicious shake blends the sweetness of raspberries and dates with the savoury touch of real hotdog, creamy cheese, and nutrient-packed spinach.

It’s the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition in one sip. Start your day with a twist on the traditional shake... because sometimes, the most unexpected combinations are the best for April fools 😂

#PARCFrankston #Aprilfools #ProteinPower #DessertShake #UnhealthyIndulgence #RaspberryLove #SpinachBoost #RealFood #ShakeItUp
One week until Splash Island is in the pool again! 🙌
 
We're counting the days until school holidays and our inflatable obstacle course is back in the water. Challenge yourself to balance, climb, and slide through this floating water course—it’s perfect for both kids and adults! 🏝️ 
 
📅 Dates: Monday 7 April – Thursday 17 April. 
🕒 Time: Weekdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm (last session 2:30pm) 
🤩 Cost: $6.50 per person (for Splash Island, plus pool entry) 
🎟️ Bookings: Book your spot via our Customer Portal
 
We’ve got loads of activities planned both in and out of the water for a fun packed school holiday! for more information visit our website via the link in bio

#PARCFrankston #Frankston #SplashIsland #AutumnAdventure #SchoolHolidays #Thingstodofrankston
🛠 Female Upstairs Change Rooms Closure 🛠
 
As part of our tiling replacement project, the Female Upstairs Change Rooms will be closed for approximately 2 weeks, from Monday 31 March - Tuesday 15 April 

Where to go? Female members can use the Main Female Change Rooms downstairs during this period. 

For all the details, check out our blog via link in bio

We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance your experience at PARC! 

#PARCFrankston #CentreImprovement #Freshnewlook
Have you seen Frankston Skatepark's school holiday program 🛹

From beginner to pro, all are welcome to come down and enjoy the vibes at Frankston Skatepark

Book now via the customer portal through the link in bio

#schoolholidaysmelbourne #frankstonskatepark #skateboarding #bmx #scooter #skate #melbourne
🎉 Come to PINES and celebrate a great season 🎉

Don't forget the End of Season Free Family Friday party, is this Friday! 😱

So let's celebrate on 28 March from 4pm! Come for a lovely afternoon swim in our pool and enjoy balloon entertainment, great tunes and a delicious free sausage sizzle. Be sure to get in early to collect your raffle ticket for the BBQ.

What an amazing season we have had and it's all thanks to our passionate PINES fam

We look forward to seeing you at PINES for Free family Friday 🌲☀️

#PARCFrankston #PINESFrankston #EndofSeason #FreeFamilyFriday
🍁 Splash Island Autumn Adventure at PARC! 🍁 

We’ve planned the best pool party on the Peninsula these summer holidays, with hours of activities and entertainment kids of all ages will enjoy. 

🤩 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
☀️ Rafter waterslides 
💦 Aquatic Playground 
😎 Scavenger hunt 
🎈 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🐣 Easter activities 
🙌 Prizes and giveaways 

Our Splash Island Autumn Adventure school holiday program will run from Monday 7 April – Thursday 17 April. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information via the link in bio

#PARCFrankston #Frankston #SplashIsland #AutumnAdventure #SchoolHolidays #Thingstodofrankston
Moments like these remind us how much we love our amazing community ❤️
 
We want to thank the incredible Cold Water Crazy Swimming Group for joining us at our recent photoshoot at PINES. Your energy and enthusiasm made it a morning to remember. We appreciate you all coming down and sharing your spirit with us. 
 
We'd love to show case more of our incredible community during our upcoming photoshoot at the PINES End of Season Free Family Friday. If you'd like to be involved, please send us a DM, or head to PINES pool on Friday 28 March between 4pm – 6pm.
 
Go Cold Water Crazies!

#PARCFrankston #PINESFrankston #ColdWaterCrazySwimming #PhotoshootFun #ThankYou  #MakingMemories #CommunityLove

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