Beyond the Basics with Dr. Joone Lee BSc, DC

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Shoulder Secrets and Knee Secrets

When: 
Shoulder Secrets will be held on 1-2 April and Knee Secrets on 3-4 April, 9am to 5pm everyday.

Where: FIT Singapore/TMP Fitness @ Revenue House (55 Newton Rd, 05-02, 307987)

Cost: 
Early Bird Special of $1220/combo or $648 (before 10/03/2017)
Regular $1360/combo or $720/course

ACE 1.45/course CEC’s (2.9 total for combo)

Contact emilie@fitsingapore.sg or info@fitsingapore.sg or Whatsapp 9616 6118 to sign up/ info

One size doesn’t fit all. Using the same program for everyone may cause more harm than you know. When developing programs for different clients have you taken into consideration all their strengths and deficits? Beyond the Basics Shoulder was developed in order to take you behind the scenes, so you can see what happens when your client gets injured. You will learn to assess them with precision and find out how to progress their program pre/post injury and when to slow down. The big bonus is you will get to see what treatment techniques your clients go through and see what evidence supports those techniques. When you know what is happening behind treatment doors you can be more effective than the trainer that is clueless.

Program SummaryBoth workshops will teach how to integrate modern pre and post injury exercise techniques with your Personal Training clients. Move your clients from injury to maximum performance. Learn assessments that are relevant to health coaches and trainers, and observe demonstrations of techniques used by specialists to accelerate healing and improve exercise performance. Videos and live demonstrations will be used to facilitate learning.

Teaching Materials:

  •   Student Manuals
  •   Video presentations
  •   PPT presentation
  •   Practical (hands on) teaching with instructor evaluation
  •   3D Computer Model
  •   Anatomical Model
  •   Skeletal Model
  •   Examination Table
  •   Skin Markers or Pens (washable)
  •   Towel and Examination table liner
  •   Myofasical Tool and Lubrication
  •   Exercise Bands

Shoulder Secrets 1-2 April 2017

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will learn

  •   Gain an understanding of shoulder anatomy and learn relationships between joints, surrounding structures and bone
  •   Understand joint dynamics and its affect on strength, motion and pain patterns.
  •   Complete a visual assessment from posterior and lateral view points
  •   Understand how postural deficits affects muscular performance and healing
  •   Observe a full presentation with orthopedic, neurological and structural examination to learn the details of examinations that injured clients may undergo during medical evaluations
  •   Learn proper palpation skills with emphasis on pressure and touch sensitivity
  •   Develop the ability to feel for landmarks in the shoulder and determine various structures based on location and palpation
  •   Observe and learn non invasive muscular strength testing to determine deficits in athletic performance
  •   Observe and learn non invasive muscle length testing to determine deficits that contribute to limited mobility and motion
  •   Observe neurological and orthopedic testing to see how clinicians determine how to proceed with injured clients
  •   Observe and understand myofasical techniques that clinicians may use on injured clients and when these procedures are contraindicated
  •   Observe and understand joint mobilization techniques that clinicians may use on injured clients and when these procedures are contraindicated
  •   Learn theories on working with post rehabilitation clients and developing programs that will not expose a client to re-injury
  •   Learn shoulder exercises and how to modify based on clients needs
  •   Learn post rehabilitation protocols for common injuries and restrictions seen with clients
  •   Observe and understand a full treatment of a client with thoracic mobility issues and shoulder injury

Course Content

1. Introduction to workshop and instructor

2. Basic shoulder anatomy

3. Joint anatomy

4. Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder

5. Introduction to visual assessments
a. Anterior visualization/assessment b. Lateral visualization/assessment c. Posterior visualization/assessment

6. Palpation Techniques
7. Osseous Structural Palpation
8. Muscular Structure Palpation
9. Observation of complete evaluation of the Shoulder

10.Introduction to myofasical therapy
11.Observation of common myofascial techniques used by clinician

12.Introduction to Instrumental myofascial therapy
13.Observation of common instrumental myofascial patterns used by clinicians
14.Introduction to joint mobilization
15.Observation of common joint mobilization techniques used by clinicians 16.Introduction to theories in stages of healing and associated program protocols

17.Protocol review for deficits incurred in post rehabilitation clients

18.Review of specific exercises for muscular and functional deficits

19.Exercise modification based on clients deficits
20.Observation of full clinical treatment of client with limited thoracic mobility 21.Observation of full clinical treatment of client with Shoulder injury

22.Question and Answer Period

Knee Secrets 3-4 April 2017

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will learn

  •   Gain an understanding of knee anatomy and learn relationships between joints, surrounding structures and bone
  •   Understand joint dynamics and its affect on strength, motion and pain patterns.
  •   Complete a visual assessment from posterior and lateral view points
  •   Understand how postural deficits affects muscular performance and healing
  •   Observe a full presentation with orthopedic, neurological and structural examination to learn the details of examinations that injured clients may undergo during medical evaluations
  •   Learn proper palpation skills with emphasis on pressure and touch sensitivity
  •   Develop the ability to feel for landmarks in the knee and determine various structures based on location and palpation
  •   Observe and learn non invasive muscular strength testing to determine deficits in athletic performance
  •   Observe and learn non invasive muscle length testing to determine deficits that contribute to limited mobility and motion
  •   Observe neurological and orthopedic testing to see how clinicians determine how to proceed with injured clients
  •   Observe and understand myofasical techniques that clinicians may use on injured clients and when these procedures are contraindicated
  •   Observe and understand joint mobilization techniques that clinicians may use on injured clients and when these procedures are contraindicated
  •   Learn theories on working with post rehabilitation clients and developing programs that will not expose a client to re-injury
  •   Learn shoulder exercises and how to modify based on clients needs
  •   Learn post rehabilitation protocols for common injuries and restrictions seen with clients
  •  Observe and understand a full treatment of a client with knee injury

Course Content

1. Introduction to workshop and instructor

2. Basic Knee anatomy
3. Joint anatomy
4. Functional Anatomy of the Knee

5. Introduction to visual assessments
a. Anterior visualization/assessment b. Lateral visualization/assessment c. Posterior visualization/assessment

6. Palpation Techniques
7. Osseous Structural Palpation
8. Muscular Structure Palpation
9. Observation of complete evaluation of the knee
10.Introduction to myofasical therapy
11.Observation of common myofascial techniques used by clinician

12.Introduction to Instrumental myofascial therapy
13.Observation of common instrumental myofascial patterns used by clinicians
14.Introduction to joint mobilization
15.Observation of common joint mobilization techniques used by clinicians 16.Introduction to theories in stages of healing and associated program protocols
17.Protocol review for deficits incurred in post rehabilitation clients

18.Review of specific exercises for muscular and functional deficits

19.Exercise modification based on clients deficits
20.Observation of full clinical treatment of client with knee injury

21.Question and Answer Period

What’s coming up in February/March

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To sign up for any course, contact emilie@fitsingapore.sg or info@fitsingapore.sg or WhatsApp 9616 6118

11-12 February GFIT

To read more about the course

A few spots are still available!

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22nd February Rehab Express

To read more about the course

Early Bird Special ends 10th February!

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04th March Fundamentals of Powerbag Training

05th March Fundamentals of Functional Mobility

Read more about the courses here

Early Bird Special ends 10th February

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26th March Training Pregnant and Post Partum Clients

Read more about the course here

Early Bird Special ends 24th February

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26th March Functional Tools Coach

Early Bird Special ends 24th February

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How to develop strength, stamina and mobility at the same time?

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Functional Training is key!

We have all been there: spending hours in the gym doing isolated movements to build size and strength to then realise that you lack mobility and stamina, making it quite hard to apply all these gains anywhere else than at the gym.

Or maybe you (or your client) have been exclusively running and/or cycling and/or swimming to prepare for a marathon/endurance event. You were definitely able to increase your endurance… but with a definite loss of strength and flexibility (hello tight hip flexors!), making you more prone to injuries.

The word functional training is being thrown around quite a bit and people get a little bit confused. What is functional training exactly?

Functional training is a classification of exercise which involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life.

Functional training, if performed correctly, will lead to better joint mobility and stability, as well as more efficient motor patterns. Improving these factors decreases the potential for an injury sustained during an athletic endeavor. performance in a sport. The benefits may arise from the use of training that emphasizes the body’s natural ability to move in six degrees of freedom. In comparison, though machines appears to be safer to use, they restrict movements to a single plane of motion, which is an unnatural form of movement for the body and may potentially lead to faulty movement patterns or injury. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_training)

FIT Singapore is proud to partner up with the Functional Training Institute (Australia) to offer a great selection of Functional Training courses (see here for our course schedule)

For the first time ever in Singapore, we will be offering the opportunity to our students to complete the Master Functional Trainer certificate. 

To do so, participants will have two (2) calendar years to complete the required courses and exam. See details here: http://www.functionaltraininginstitute.com/courses/master-functional-trainer/

Some of the advantages to sign up for the Master Functional Trainer Certification:

  • Massive $$$ savings on the cost of courses
  • Welcome pack that includes a folder to store your course manuals, FTI principles and philosophy manual and other business building strategies
  • A world first foundations model specific to functional training
  • 6 courses covering the latest in functional training programming and best practice
  • Maximum accreditation points with ACE and NASM
  • Insider access to FTI trainers and VIP first option invites to new content and FTI opportunities
  • Recognition as a Master Functional Trainer and a true leader in the field with specific use of the MFT logo to advertise your qualification
  • A Framed certificate of completion
  • Access to online forum
  • Business building strategies for attracting and retaining clients long-term

Cost of package (including cost of all courses): $SGD 2500 (instalments available)

Contact emilie@fitsingapore.sg to sign up/get more info!

In March, we have the pleasure to be running the following courses (which are both required for the Master Functional Trainer Certificate): Fundamentals of Powerbag Training (04/03/2017) and Fundamentals of Functional Mobility (05/03/2017)

 

Fundamentals of Powerbag Training

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The Functional Training Institute have the only accredited Powerbag course in the world.

The Powerbags are one of the BEST tools for teaching people essential movements. The ‘Fundamentals of Powerbag Training’ is primarily focused on teaching hip, knee and pressing mechanics.

These are essential and fundamental movement patterns that every client must learn. Too often clients are progressed too rapidly or taught incorrectly. The reasons that the Powerbag is the tool of choice for establishing these movement patterns is the soft nature of the bag, the handles and symmetrical load.

Hip mechanics and hinging are the first patterns covered in the course and in immense depth. Proper hip hinging is essential for power based movements such as deadlifts, swings, snatches and cleans. The Powerbags course establishes the proper mechanics from a kneeling position and then progresses to standing. Progressions such as cleans and snatches are then introduced.

Knee mechanics are essential for squatting and lunging patterns. The course establishes optimal positions and how you can load these patterns for different levels of ability and strength.

Correct pressing and overhead mechanics are covered in detail. The handles enable optimal pressing mechanics for the shoulder and the correct overhead postion is emphasised.

The design of the Powerbag enables it to impart training results that are truly unique. The instability of the bag encourages stabilising muscles to be switched on during the exercises. The instability also encourages more coordinated movements in the training.

The soft Powerbag design makes it terrific for partner based exercises where the bag is thrown. This enables some great interaction as well as rotation based movements.

Why do this Powerbags Course?

  1. You will teach fundamental movements and exercises correctly. Clients will perform functional lifts with proficiency. This will impart a great foundation for more technical exercises in the future.
  2. You will become a great coach of foundational movements. This will separate you as a professional.
  3. You will be armed with a variety of exercises that will add great variety and interaction to your sessions.
  4. You will be one of the few certified Powerbag trainers in the world.

Fundamentals of Functional Mobility

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Mobility is an essential component of ANY exercise program. This is the case whether it is a one on one session or group exercise session. It is paramount to helping your participants move better and minimising the chances of injury occurring.

Most people have misunderstood mobility and think that it is merely a few stretches before a session. This couldn’t be further from the truth and this kind of routine will often lead to less efficient movement.

Our Mobility training course covers the essential components of any well designed mobility program in depth:

  • Joint Rolling

  • Self-Myofascial Release

  • Mobilisations

  • Activations

  • Stretching

It is a combination of these elements that will enable clients to move more freely and through a greater range of motion when exercising.

Our seated posture has placed an even greater emphasis on the importance of mobility training. Clients do not want to just look good but they also want to feel good and move better.

Clients don’t want aggravating niggles present as they exercise. Instead, they want good posture and a reduction of pain from previous injuries.

There is a combination of both theory and practical components. Participants work together in groups as they practice the techniques and see the impact it has on movements. The course is supported with a series of videos and detailed manual so participants have resources to continually refer to.

Why do this Course?

  1. Clients will love you! Who doesn’t want to feel better? Move Better? Have improved posture or enjoy some massage?
  2. You will stand out as a GREAT Trainer! Helping people with niggles and posture in addition to their other goals will help separate you from other trainers.
  3. You will get Clients BETTER Results. After a properly designed mobility program, clients will be able to complete exercises through a full ROM.
  4. You will be in a great position to generate referrals from other health professionals as you work collaboratively on helping people move better.
When?
Powerbags: Saturday 4th March 2017, 9am to 5pm
Mobility: Sunday 5th March 2017, 9am to 5pm
Instructor
Filipe Pereira
Where?
FIT Singapore
TMP Fitness @ Revenue House
5th floor of Revenue House
55 Newton Rd
307 987, Singapore
Cost
Early Bird (before 10th Feb): $675/Combo or $360/Course
After 10th Feb: $750/Combo or $400/Course
0.8 CEC/ Course

To sign up or for more info, contact emilie@fitsingapore.sg  or WhatsApp 9616 6118

Rehab Express by Rehab Trainer

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Are you curious about the Rehab Trainer courses, but not yet ready to commit to the three-day course that is Rehab Essentials?
Then Rehab Express is for you!

Rehab Express is an energetic, practical, one-day programme taught by one of our favourite local educator, Filipe Pereira!

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Rehab Trainer educator Filipe Pereira

In this course you will genuinely learn how to help fix your clients’ low risk, niggling problems and aches and pains – that, let’s be honest, most clients and even Trainers themselves, have!

 

What’s covered:

  • Discover enough about HOW injuries are created to prevent many happening – understand the negative powers of “Holding Patterns”, asymmetry and muscle imbalance.
  • Learn three quick Screening tests that may indicate an injury is “High Risk” and needs referral to a physiotherapist as a high priority.
  • Understand the 5 Main Muscle Imbalances that afflict the shoulder, knee/hip and low back, setting clients up for injury, or turning them into chronic issues.
  • Receive and be taught techniques with the Posture Pro tool for “Turning Down” dominant areas of fascial tightness, muscular trigger points, and mobility barriers.
  • Use the simple “Rehab Wand” (short dowel) to retrain faulty movements and teach activation drills for inhibited muscles for each of the 5 main muscle imbalances.
  • Blend new movements into functional patterns, lifestyle, and set homework for your clients to keep them improving in their own time.

 

Wednesday 22nd February 2017, 
Time 9AM – 5PM

Course venue
FIT Academy Singapore
55 Newton Rd
Revenue House
#05-02
Singapore 307987
Cost:
Early Bird Special
Before February 10th Feb: 
$SGD390

After February 10th, $445

ACE (0.7 CEC) Accreditation Points

 

GFIT: Your first step in becoming a skilled Group Fitness Instructor

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Have you always wanted to be a group fitness instructor but you don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have already done a branded certification (Zumba, LesMills, etc) but you do not feel confident enough to take the plunge?

This 2-day course will give you everything you need to know to excel in group fitness. You will learn the science behind exercise movements, how to start and end a class, how to listen, move and instruzhyweect with or without music. This course is your key to become a professional group fitness instructor!
For this second intake, our educator will be once again the amazing Siti Zhywee who needs no introduction to the Singapore fitness scene.
Zhywee is a gorgeous person inside and out, making her such a great role model to the community. We are very lucky to count her amongst our team of local educators.

What she has achieved with our first intake students was outstanding. In only the space of two days she med complete novices into confident and bubbly new group instructors.

 

The second intake will be even better as we have sit down with Zhywee and tweaked some details to make it an even better learning experience.

When:

 

Saturday and Sunday 11-12 February 2017
9:00AM – 6:00PM

 

Exam: Saturday 18th February 2017 (time TBA)

Course venue
FIT Academy Singapore
55 Newton Rd
Revenue House
#05-02
Singapore 307987

Early Bird Special (before 20th January 2017): $SGD675
After 9th September: $SGD780

ACE (1.7 CEC) Accreditation Points

ACE Certified Personal Trainer – January 2017 Intake

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Our next intake of the ACE Certified Personal Trainer course is now confirmed!

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Our ACE Certified Personal Trainer live workshop is the best way to kickstart a career as a Fitness professional.

When: Every Saturdays (except public holidays) from 14th January to 25th March 2017, 10am to 5pm (total of 10 Saturdays)

Venue: FIT Academy Singapore @ TMP Fitness (Revenue House)

55 Newton Rd, #05-02 Revenue House, Singapore 307987

Educator: Jerrican Tan will be the main instructor.
Ee Ling Yeoh, a registered dietician, will be taking on the nutrition modules.

See their bio here: http://www.fit.com.my/meet-the-educators/

Cost: $1845 Early Bird, if you sign up and pay before 1st January 2017 ($2000 regular)

Cost includes the 10 week live workshop, manuals and the ACE exam.

For info/sign up: emilie@fitsingapore.sg

Help your clients with their New Year resolutions: Become a Metafit Coach!

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What is Metafit

Metafit® is a tough 30-minute high-intensity interval training class that keeps working your metabolism for up to 24 hours after you’ve finished. With Metafit® HIIT you use your own bodyweight to exercise for intense effort periods ranging from 5 seconds to 5 minutes long at 90 percent of your heart’s maximal rate, followed by varied recovery times at 45 percent. These work and relief periods are alternated for around 20 to 30 minutes. Created by a former UK Royal Marine Commando, Metafit® burns fat like no other exercise!

Five Key Benefits of Metafit

1  IT SAVES TIME

In fact just 10 minutes can burn more calories than a 30-minute treadmill session. If you are super busy or need to get fit fast for a special occasion then Metafit® is the most efficient workout for you. According to a 2011 study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, just 2 weeks of high-intensity interval training improves your aerobic capacity by as much as six to eight weeks of endurance training.

2 BURNS MORE CALORIES

The workout itself is a calorie buster but it’s still working long after you’ve finished. 24 hours after a short Metafit® workout your body has burned more fat and calories than if you had gone for a long run. The concentrated bursts of energy exerted during the class sparks the repair cycle in your body.

3 RETAINS MUSCLE 

Metafit® workouts are different from steady cardiovascular exercise like running or treadmill because they preserve muscle by concentrating weight loss on fat stores. That’s great news for dieters who, in the past, may have seen a loss in muscle mass together with fat through cardio programs.

4 A STRONG HEART

A report in the Journal of Physiology says Metafit®-style HIIT workouts can quickly make the heart stronger, citing the case of cyclists who, after just two months of HIIT, were able to keep up the same pace for twice the distance. This is because Metafit® pushes the body into the anaerobic zone, which makes you feel like you can’t breathe and your heart is trying to escape your body, but is actually very good for you!

5  SLOWS AGEING 

According to the Journal of Sports Science HIIT programs like Metafit® work to trigger human growth hormone (HGH) production by as much as 450 percent for 24 hours post-workout. HGH is a key factor in decelerating our ageing, and is also vital for increasing the rate at which your body burns calories.

Source: http://www.noexcuseszurich.com/metafit-hiit

Be part of our next intake!

When: Sunday 22nd January 2017, 10am to 5pm

Where: FIT Academy Singapore, 55 Newton Rd, Revenue House, Singapore 307 4215

Cost: $300 Early Bird Special (before 1st January 2017) | $350 regular price

Pre Requisite: You need to be (or studying to be) a Certified Personal Trainer and/or Fitness Instructor and/or Group Fitness Instructor to become a Metafit Coach

ACE 0.6 CEC points

For info/sign up: emilie@fitsingapore.sg or WhatsApp 9616 6118

Personal Trainers Beware: Hypermobility

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Would you like to know more about the kind of conditions and situations to look out for when dealing with clients?

Would you like to feel more confident when dealing with an injured client?

Rehab Essentials by Rehab Trainer can offer you that and much more.

To get more information about the course content, visit the Rehab Trainer Website: http://www.rehabtrainer.com.au/course-types/rehab-essentials

Chris Mallac, our star educator from Rehab Trainer will be back to teach the course on December 9-10-11th 
9:00AM – 6:00PM on Day 1 and 9:00AM – 5:00PM on Day 2 & Day 3

Early Bird Special (before 20th November): $1350
After 20th November: $1480
Group Special (before 20th November, 5 minimum): $1180
ACE (2.8 CEC) Accreditation Points

Contact us at Emilie@fitsingapore.sg for more information and to sign up!

Meet AFC Personal Trainer of the Year 2016, Saudi Tan from Singapore

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The AFC Personal Trainer of the Year Award recognizes the Personal Trainer who embodies the traits of an excellent role model for personal trainers in Asia. Someone with a professional demeanour, who delivers quality training practices to a variety of clients, who offers community service and who contributes positively to the growth and development of the industry. 

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Saudi receiving her award on October 8th 

FIT Singapore was present at the AFC and was so proud and excited when Saudi was awarded this prestigious award. 
This is a little bit about her…

 

1- How long have you been a Personal Trainer/Coach for?
I have been a Fitness Coach for 5 years. I used to be a Physical Educator.

 

2- What do you specialise in? (e.g Bootcamp, Strength and Conditioning, Rehab, Functional Training, Weight loss, Pre/Post Natal, etc)
A big part of what I do in FuelFit is Outdoor Group Training (similar to bootcamp but alot more intimate and personal) 
I also specialize in Lifestyle Coaching which includes Functional Training and Nutrition & Mental Wellness Coaching.

 

3- How important is continuing education for you and Fitness Professionals in general.
I personally take continuing education very seriously as I believe that the industry is evolving constantly with new research findings and scientific data. 
With continuing education, I can keep abreast with the latest knowledge, expand my skills set and more importantly, increase the value I can give to my clients.
I keep aside an annual budget to make sure I attend at least 1 certification course and 1 conference a year. 
I strongly encourage all fitness professionals to plan for educating themselves at least once a year. 

 

4- Any advice for a brand new personal trainer who just got certified?
Don’t be afraid to ask for help and also don’t assume you know everything.
The best fitness professionals are always willing to guide and mentor you, you just have to ask! 
In fact, even the best of us are still learning from each other and have our own mentors/coaches to support us in this journey to impact and change more lives through fitness. 

 

To train with Saudi

Fuel Fit Singapore
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Saudi and her team at Fuel Fit