Mar 14, 2016 | Blog Posts, Mindset
Back in 2013, I attended FILEX and was captivated by Sebastian Terry's keynote address. His journey of ticking off 100 things sparked an idea that resurfaced on New Year's Eve 2014. Creating An Adventure List Inspired by Sebastian's adventure, my friends and I started...
Dec 12, 2015 | Articles, Blog Posts, Mindset
A time for reflection I decided to use a quote for the title of this blog as it really resonates with me at this time of year. December/January each year is when I reflect on the past year, then plan and look forward to the new year ahead. Of course, this can only be...
Nov 4, 2015 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Instructor Issues
The Power of Self-Discovery Learning about the sort of person you are and want to be can be a life-changing realization. It's a lesson that often needs to be taught and can take a long time to grasp. Several years ago, while delivering an aqua workshop in Kapiti...
Oct 18, 2015 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Mindset
Interpreting the words 'Professional Behaviour' My Aqua Mentoring group recently discussed professional behaviour within the aquatic fitness industry and how to manage this expectation. It was refreshing to engage with other instructors and hear about their challenges...
Sep 4, 2015 | Blog Posts
What happens when you put a visionary, together with extraordinary energy and an abundance of positive enthusiasm? Answer: Michelle Wright and with a surname like Wright, there is very little that this woman gets wrong. I use the word 'extraordinary' deliberately for...
Sep 4, 2015 | Blog Posts
Are we replacing workouts that challenge us mentally? It must be. The proof is in the way people say that 'they are uncoordinated' as a preface to any exercise they are about to partake in. The evidence is that in Australia (yep – this is not a worldwide phenomenon),...
Jun 29, 2015 | Articles, Blog Posts, Mindset
Embracing the Unknown Stepping out of your comfort zone is like embarking on a journey into the unknown, where uncertainty and unfamiliarity await. It's not always about facing your deepest fears or taking drastic measures like skydiving (seriously, why jump out of a...
Jun 10, 2015 | Blog Posts
This is a BIG question and one that I have been asked several times this year so far and it comes down to what you think a 'career' in the fitness industry is. This is up to individual interpretation and as this industry is much younger than others, a career...
May 4, 2015 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor, Pelvic Floor Article
A Journey of Discovery In my journey as a fitness enthusiast, I frequently referenced 'the core' in my classes and workshops. This was before I dug deeper into its intricacies. If questioned, I might have vaguely described it as 'deep torso muscles,' referencing the...
Apr 6, 2015 | Blog Posts, Mindset
Are you tired of being 'BUSY' and suffering from overload? A conversation with a friend once opened a dialogue that I was all too familiar with. That conversation of being so flat out that you are suffering from overload and stress and everything you do seems to bring...
Apr 6, 2015 | Blog Posts
I am a huge believer in functional training. Coming from a background in isolated training, that focused on single joint action and specific muscle development, I love the freshness of functional training. The whole body is engaged in movement, making it time...
Apr 6, 2015 | Blog Posts, Mindset
In the rhythm of daily life, health extends beyond the physical realm, encompassing emotional and relationship well-being. Just as exercise and nutrition nurture the body, cultivating healthy connections nurtures the soul. Practices like meditation, journaling, and...
