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Kelly Clarkson tells Self Mag she loves working out with her friends doing CrossFit. She raves about it. “It’s like bootcamp”. CrossFit is a great total body workout. It’s the latest most effective results training method around even though there is a misconception. CrossFit is measurable in time and results and actually it’s not like bootcamp. CrossFit is a strength training and cardio program used by police academies and military special operations. Check www.o2west.com for CrossFit Circuit.

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Annamay Pierse 200 breaststroke world record holder lowered her meet mark again.  Pierse clocked two minutes 27.18 seconds for the victory, besting her previous mark of 2:29.42 set in 2008. Martha McCabe and Haylee Johnson also had victories of their own.  Full article:  The Vancouver Sun.

Have you tried CrossFit? What is it? CrossFit is safe and effective exercise training through task completion at its best. It can be for designed for any individual regardless of age, experience and fitness level up to beginners to Olympic-level athletes.

It is sweeping across North America as we speak as the chosen strength & conditioning program for many including police, fire, and military special operations. With the phenomenal results achieved from CrossFit programs, top elite athletes are bringing their sport to an unprecedented performance levels we see today.

This is not ‘boot camp’ and non-intimidating. One try and you will experience amazing fitness energy at a new different level.  Get the quickest results in shortest time with the No. 1 proven latest training method today.

It is the most effective training method for all levels for weight loss, strength, speed and endurance. It is that good!

Bank of Montreal – 41st and Oak Street Branch, celebrated their 50th Anniversary on March 12, 2010.  O2 West Andy Shiu and Simone Shiu and many others attended the glorious event to congratulate management and staff.

O2 Fit Camps are the very first of its kind in Vancouver – customized after-school programs for positive childhood development.  Journal of School Health prove Fit Kids score better academically and benefit significantly at a young age.

Physical activities in adolescence have decreased and health risks continue to increase. Canadian fitness levels have plummeted since 1981. See CTV news.  Exercise helps brain flow and concentration. Starting early, fitness dramatically reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease which is now a global concern.

Improve your child’s fitness, confidence, health and brain flow.  Learn KEY Healthy Habits early and dramatically reduce illnesses and injuries.  Parents can help with a positive attitude.  Learn more and sign up for free classes.

Vancouver Pacific Lions Club hosted their annual Fundraising Gala on May 2, 2010 at River Rock Casino Resort. Many other Lions Clubs attended with guests at the successful event entailing a wonderful dinner, a lucky raffle and karaoke fundraising, live band, singing and dancing.  O2 West Personal Fitness & Active Rehab was one of the big raffle donors of the night.

Vancouver Pacific Lions Club’s primary goal is to care for the welfare of seniors, women and children. Throughout the last 17 years, they have collectively raised over $860,000 between the club’s fundraising endeavors and gaming.  Over $800,000 of the proceeds have been donated to many charities since 1991.  In essence, the number exceeds 50 charities within the last 16 years.   Primarily they donate to welfare of seniors, women and children and have established a foundation to invest into a senior housing project.  The Club also values building friendship and teamwork.  Balancing life among career, family, children and volunteering, the Club is also able to extend fellowship internationally to twin with 2 all ladies’ clubs overseas. More info at

http://www.vancouverpacificlions.com/

O2 West Andy Shiu, Simone Shiu, Vancouver Pacific Lions Club members and friends

Support Vancouver College School MayFair.  Today is Vancouver College’s annual fundraiser.  They have a Raffle with the grand prize as a “2010 Volkswagen Golf 5 doors 2.0 TDI” diesel 6 speed DSC automatic.   The money is used to enrich kids education.

Thanks for supporting Mayfair and joining in the VC community.

http://vc.bc.ca/

Annamay Pierse leads dry land training at Kamloops Classic Swim Club

Ref: www.kamloopsthisweek.com

http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_thompson_nicola/kamloopsthisweek/sports/90760929.html

O2 West is the proud sponsor of the Senior Female Athlete of the Year category.

Recalling Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year Awards on March 31st, O2 West Personal Fitness & Active Rehab was delighted at the opportunity to congratulate Summer Olympian Annamay Pierse with the Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award.  Annamay is a breast stroke specialist and world record holder.  Her swim club is UBC Dolphins.

O2 West Andy and Simone Shiu with Michael Pierse and friend. Olympian and world record holder Annamay Pierse was not able to attend and accept the Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award as she was competing in Montreal.

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