City of the Gold Coast Free Workshops
with Karla Gilbert
Healthy Families and Resilient Athletes
Once again, I’ve teamed up with the City of the Gold Coast’s Active and Healthy program for 2019-20, to present FREE health focussed workshops held each month around the coast.
Bookings are required so please contact the hosting library for bookings. Look forward to seeing you there!
With thanks to the GCCC Active and Healthy Program for their support. Want to view the whole GCCC Active and Healthy Program
Karla Gilbert, OAM, is an accredited Nutrition and Health Coach and certified Level IV Fitness Trainer along with being a professional athlete for over 10 years.
Karla is a mother of two girls and is passionate about helping others improve their health, fitness and overall well-being.
Healthy meal preparation and planning basics for busy families
The easiest way of taking control of your health is being organised and planning wholesome homemade meals. Learn how meal planning can help your busy lifestyle.
Thursday
15 Aug 2019
5.30pm–7pm
Elanora Library
P 5581 1671 to secure your spot
How to eat like an athlete
From weekend warriors to athletes of all ages. Learn how to fuel your body to support your athletic abilities
Thursday
3 Oct 2019
5.30pm–7pm
Elanora Library
P 5581 1671 to secure your spot
How to think like an athlete
Mental preparation and visualisation for sporty kids. Learn the skills that kids can put into practice to develop mental toughness, how to set goals, improve focus and self-efficacy, and build work ethic.
Thursday
16 Jan 2020
5.30pm–7pm
Robina Library
P 5581 1600 to secure your spot
How to cook like an athlete
From weekend warriors to athletes of all ages. Learn what to buy, how to prepare and cook meals that will fuel your body to support your athletic abilities
Thursday
16 Apr 2020
5.30pm–7pm
Robina Library
P 5581 1600 secure your spot
Healthy snacks for active families
Active kids need nutritious snacks and meals to keep them going. Learn what to look for when buying snacks and how to make wholesome
meals for the whole family that the kids will love
Thursday
14 May 2020
5.30pm–7pm
Robina Library
P 5581 1600 to secure your spot
** NEW EVENTS TO 2020**
WELLBEING MINI RETREAT 1
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES
Your choice – their future Are you worried about your family’s health?
Concerned about how to juggle all the stressors of life and still maintain a happy and healthy family life? This interactive event is designed to help families get moving and develop healthy habits for your family’s future. In addition to a brief family workout, kids and adults will hear from a nutrition educator and learn practical and simple tips have your family feel happier and healthier. This workshop will also give you the information and tools to help prevent disease and make better decisions to achieve optimal health.
FREE SUN 19 JAN 2020 10AM – 12PM
Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Room 1.2
YOUR PRESENTER Karla Gilbert OAM, Nutrition and Health Coach
YOUR PRESENTER Jay, Gecko Sports
WELLBEING MINI RETREAT JOIN US!
BOOKINGS REQUIRED
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WELLBEING MINI RETREAT 2
DEVELOPING RESILIENCE IN YOUNG ATHLETES
Kids aged 12-17 + parents too!
Building healthy, strong and empowered humans.
Playing sport and being active is a great way for kids to improve their physical fitness and strength, and contribute to their happiness and health into adulthood. Learning how to build the strength of mind to improve sporting performance is a skill that will transition to other areas of their lives in the future.
Presented by elite athlete Karla Gilbert OAM and Phil Clayton, this workshop is designed to help kids develop skills that they can put into practice to increase their mental toughness, set goals, improve focus, self-efficacy, and build a work ethic.
The young athlete will get the best out of themselves through learning how to:
• deal with pressure and maintain poise and authenticity
• maintain consistent performance with key mental skills
• reduce stress and enhance performance
• improve confidence and mental toughness
• shift challenges into opportunities
• coaching philosophies and advice on training programs
• build athlete mindset and goal setting.
FREE WED 15 APR 2020 10AM – 12PM
Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Room 1.2
Kids aged 12 to 17 years JOIN US!
WELLBEING MINI RETREAT JOIN US!
BOOKINGS REQUIRED
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YOUR PRESENTERS Karla Gilbert OAM, Nutrition and Health Coach
Karla Gilbert’s record speaks for itself. She has won back to back world Ironwoman championships (2000 and 2002), seven consecutive Ironwoman series wins (1996-2002), sixteen Australian championships, seven Queensland titles and numerous other championship events including adventure racing and SUP. Along with being an elite athlete, Karla is an accredited nutrition and health coach and a certified Level III and IV fitness trainer and now is a mum to two precious girls.
Phil Clayton Surf legend, coach, former professional Ironman and winner of eleven Uncle Toby’s events. Phil is a natural communicator and attendees will benefit from listening to his coaching philosophies and advice on training programs, athlete mindset, goal building and helping you learn how to get the best out of your athletes.