Further information
Contact
Katherine E. Iscoe, PhD candidate
Director, Diabetes Fits
Mobile: 0414 083 108
Phone: (+61 8) 6488 3181
Camp dates 2011
October 2011
For information regarding registration please contact Katherine Iscoe on 6488 3181 or mob 0414 083 108
Cost
2011 camp cost is $50.00
Personal items
Bicycles will be stored indoors in a locked room. Lockers are available in the change rooms.
Change rooms
Change rooms are adjacent to the pool and equipped with personal lockers.
Parking
Free parking is available either on the university ground (entrance number 3 and 4 from Parkway) or on the surrounding streets ( Parkway, Everett, Caporn).
See camp location.
Many participants may think they're not fit enough or in good enough shape for the camp.
Don't worry. Our Diabetes Fits is geared to all levels of fitness. Each exercise session will include coaching tailored from the beginner to the high-endurance athlete.
Most importantly, the primary goal is to learn how to better control blood glucose during and after exercise, not to be the best swimmer, cyclist or runner.
These activities are simply to provide a platform to test glucose management in a controlled setting.
Diabetes Fits pack
Diabetes Fits will provide you with a mesh bag containing:
- duotang with lecture notes, articles, facilities map and pen
- sponsor samples (such as snack bars, coupons)
- water.
What you should bring
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required for participation in training sessions, while others are highly recommended.
- swimming: bathing suit*, swim cap* and goggles*
- cycling: helmet*, bicycle*, padded shorts
- running: running shoes*, comfortable exercise gear
- general fitness: gym shoes*, comfortable exercise gear
- towel
- casual change of clothes (during lunch/lectures)
- rain gear
- sunshades
- hat
- sunscreen (minimum SPF 30+ is recommended)
- snacks
- we will be providing snacks
- please ensure you have your own supply of fast-acting carbohydrates (such as glucose tablets, gels)
- bring nutrition you are familiar using during your exercise
- glucagon pen
- identification*
- bicycles can be rented from About Bike Hire - all Diabetes Fits participants will receive a 25% discount for bike hires during the camp weekend.
Set your own agenda
Not everyone is into swimming, biking and running so during each training sessions, so:
- we will provide classes in the fitness centre, including proper technique, circuit and resistance training.
- if you have an injury or do not like one of the sports, you can always sit in and learn or participate in the general fitness class.
- if you want to do just one of the three legs, we can always form a relay team with likeminded people.
Research participation
For information regarding research participation, please contact:
Katherine Iscoe
(+61 8) 6488 3181
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