INSPO Fitness Journal November 2017

Waikato Edition 

NOVEMBER 2017 

Fitness Journal 

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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2017 

On the cover 

Summer Staycation: Explore Raglan 

8 

Features 

11 

12 

14 

16 

Raglan Karioi Trail 

Summer Events 

Ironmaiden: Erin Furness 

Teen Training 

17 

19 

Top award for Parkour CEO 

Hanging Tough: 

20 Olivia Loe 

22 

30 

32 

35 

38 

14 

Developing future 

champions 

Tall Order: Tom Seuren 

Hamilton experts recognised 

Athlete profile: Caleb 

Shepherd 

A new leader for Waikato 

BOP Netball 

We test drive the Fitbit Ionic 

Columnists 

25 

26 

28 

31 

36 

43 

Regular 

6 

7 

46 

48 

John Appel: Training 

Smarter 

Alison Storey: Exercise Is 

Medicine 

Shane Way: The Outdoor 

Gym 

Kristina Driller: Get Your 

Summer Moves On 

Danielle Roberts: Staying 

Balanced and Healthy 

Monica Van De Weerd: The 

Benefits of Trace Elements 

Things We Love 

Competition Corner 

Book Corner 

Out and About 

WWW.INSPOMAG.CO.NZ 

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RAGLAN GOLF CLUB 

Our course is your course 

A top quality 18 hole country golf course with stunning 

views of the Raglan Harbour and Mt Karioi. 

We also have Mini putt and a junior golf course. 

Summer Tournaments: 

Christmas Tournament December 2 

New Years Tournament January 2 

ALL WELCOME! 

24 Te Hutewai Road Raglan 

07 825 8483 

www.raglangolf.co.nz 

Facebook: @raglangolfclub 

Instagram: @raglangolf 

INSPO – FITNESS JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2017 

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FROM THE 

EDITOR 

Welcome to our final issue of 

INSPO Fitness Journal for 2017. 

As this time of year easily spirals 

into feeling seriously overloaded, we’re 

choosing to focus on all the wonderful things 

Christmas and summer offer; family, friends, 

holidays, beaches and exploring. 

We’re also celebrating the ultimate summer 

holiday - and it’s surprisingly close to 

home. In Raglan to be specific. 

This awesome beach town has become 

something of an adventure playground - plus 

it’s packed with gourmet delights, stunning 

cafes and shopping for those who need to 

combine retail therapy with their beach 

getaway. 

We’re also celebrating young athletes who 

have been inspired by their sporting heroes, 

and in turn are now motivating the next generation 

of young sportspeople to achieve. 

Plus we’re packed with summer events, 

Christmas gift ideas and plenty of inspiration 

around maintaining your health, fitness and 

wellbeing through Christmas and summer. 

Our goal for 2017/2018 is to embrace 

opportunities and change. And we’re 

already following that advice, taking an 

extended summer break,which means this 

will be your last issue of INSPO Fitness 

Journal until we relaunch our exciting 

fresh seasonal magazine next March. 

All your favourites will remain, as will 

our focus around championing our people 

and achievements - and encouraging you 

to enjoy new activities and challenges. 

We’re really excited about moving to a 

quarterly seasonal magazine - and continuing 

to provide you with informative 

and inspirational articles. 

In the meantime, follow us online 

(Facebook and our website 

inspomag.co.nz) as we’ll keep you updated 

on local events as well as exciting new 

products on the market - and more of our 

fabulous prizes to be won. 

Stay tuned in and have an amazing 

summer. 

LISA POTTER 

EDITOR 

Fitness Journal 

EDITOR Lisa Potter 

MOBILE 021 249 4816 

EMAIL lisa@nmmedia.co.nz 

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CONTRIBUTORS 

Regular contributors: Monica van de Weerd, Alison Storey, Kristina Driller, 

Sarah MacDonald, John Appel and Danielle Roberts. 

Caleb recently returned from the World 

Rowing Championships in Florida, 

where he coxed the NZ Men’s 8 to sixth 

place, matching their result from the 

Rio Olympics last year. 

Next up, he hopes to push the boat 

into the medals at the 2018 World 

Championships, and long-term aims 

to medal with the crew at the Tokyo 

Olympic Games. 

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Caleb Shepherd 

Scouted by Hamilton Boys’ High 

School director of rowing Glenn Ross, 

Caleb Shepherd admits that he fits the 

mould perfectly for coxing; ‘small, loud 

and a bit cheeky’. 

Glenn’s call was a good one; 

Caleb was instantly hooked on the 

competitiveness and intensity of 

rowing, despite having formerly played 

rugby and inline hockey. His rise to the 

2010 New Zealand rowing team came 

on the back of Maadi Cup success with 

Hamilton Boys’ and saw him decide to 

commit fully to the sport. 

“When I retire from rowing I have 

aspirations to complete a Masters at 

Cambridge or Oxford University in 

the UK, before moving into freelance 

journalism and rowing coaching.” 

Caleb is balancing full-time sport 

with part-time studies at University of 

Waikato, and is in his third year of a 

Bachelor of Arts majoring in Writing 

Studies. 

He is the newest member of the INSPO 

Fitness Journal team as part of a 

university internship, combining his love 

of writing and sport. 

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TREK ‘N’ 

TRAVEL: 

Going the distance 

Trek ‘n’ Travel has been 

synonymous with Victoria Street 

in Hamilton for 20 years. 

Colin’s five top brands/ 

items: 

Earth Sea Sky (clothing) 

Birkenstock (footwear) 

Merrell (footwear + clothing) 

Rab (clothing) 

Smartwool (socks) 

The store is nestled in among 

restaurants in the heart of 

the city. 

A changing industry with 

online shopping and expanding 

shopping centres means local 

retailers have been struggling to 

stay afloat in recent times. 

By providing quality service, 

staying true to their products, 

customers and being mindful of 

stock balancing, Trek ‘n’ Travel has 

survived. 

It hasn’t been easy, but owner 

Colin Hancock, says the support 

of his staunch customers, key 

brands and suppliers has helped 

the business see off a recession 

and tough opposition in recent 

years. 

Colin began Trek ‘n’ Travel in 

1997 after taking a stroll around 

the CBD. 

“I had a walk around Hamilton 

and checked out who my competitors 

would be. 

“I felt there was an opening 

for an outdoor shop to specialise 

in three particular products; 

tramping, travel and at that stage 

multisport (running, kayaking and 

mountainbiking).” 

Since then Trek ‘n’ Travel has 

grown into a one-stop-shop for 

outdoor and travel gear, stocking 

everything from tents to packs 

and travel adapters. 

The ever-changing retail 

industry has seen online shopping 

grow exponentially in the last few 

years. 

Colin and Trek ‘n’ Travel recognised 

this as an area of growth 

so took the initiative of starting 

an online store when they first 

launched the website. 

This proved to be successful 

at a time when other businesses 

were starting websites without the 

online store option. 

Key brands for Trek ‘n’ Travel 

include Merrell, Kiwi brand Earth 

Sea Sky, Smartwool, Meindl boots, 

Rab Clothing and Birkenstock. 

These partnerships have been 

in place for the lifespan of the 

business and are respected and 

sought-after brands within the 

outdoors community. 

To celebrate the 20th birthday 

of Trek 'n' Travel, Colin held 

a celebration in store on October 

20 and plans on having a second 

celebratory function with 

key people and suppliers who 

helped him launch the business 

back in 1997. 

Colin has been involved in 

the industry for many years and 

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is a keen outdoorsman. He has 

enjoyed walking, tramping and 

sea kayaking for more than 30 

years; and that, coupled with his 

background in outdoor equipment 

sales means he really does 

know his stuff. 

Colin sends his heartfelt 

thanks to his staff, loyal customers, 

suppliers and all those who 

have helped him keep afloat 

through trying times over the 

past 20 years. 

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BRIGHTER DAYS 

Enjoy glowing summer skin with a 

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At this time of year it’s tempting to crash into 

bed, makeup and all. Thanks to Go-To’s single-use 

exfoliating face pads, giving your skin 

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Soaked in goodies like almond oil, mandarin and 

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scrubbing. Plus there’s no nasties, synthetics or 

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Give your skin the attention it deserves 

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The ideal way to try out a full range of 

skincare, with minimal outlay, the four 

key products are conveniently sized to 

travel anywhere with you. Test drive 

the cleansing formula, vitamin C serum, 

exfoliating serum and four-in-one 

moisturiser and let your skin decide for 

itself. Aspectskin.co.nz 

SUMMER LOVE 

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If you’re after the ultimate summer 

love affair, look no further than 

this stylish Audi RS3. Boasting 

performance to match its sleek good 

looks, as well as all the luxury extras 

you’d expect from the Audi brand. 

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Moisture Essence 60ml and free Advanced 

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MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT 

It’s a little more futuristic looking than 

most of its rivals, but the Samsung Gear 

Fit2 Pro has the technology to back the 

modern design. The GPS sports band 

brings everything from fitness tracking 

to nutrition and sleep monitoring, as well 

as motivational coaching, to help achieve 

your health and wellbeing goals. Plus it’s 

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SUMMER 

STAYCATION: 

RAGLAN 

Whether you're an adrenalin junkie, an adventure 

seeker, a foodie or you just want to relax in a beautiful 

setting, then consider carefully where to holiday this 

summer. One location offers all this and more - and it's 

closer to home than you may think. 


Photo by Ken Hansen 

BY LISA POTTER 

Raglan is a hotly sought after destination 

for everyone from families wanting 

to enjoy the beach and an array of adventure 

opportunities; to city dwellers keen 

to learn paddleboarding or surfing and kitesurfing, 

as well as athletes looking for fresh 

challenge - and of course those just wanting 

to kick back, relax and immerse themselves 

in exquisite local crafts, food and beach life. 

The opportunities are many and varied 

and there's much to love about the concept 

of a Staycation. Forget about the hassle of 

travelling overseas - just grab your friends 

and family and enjoy the scenic and short 

trip to Raglan. 

Local Adventure 

When it comes to adventure seekers, Raglan 

is a definite hot spot. For those seeking thrills 

and spills, it’s something of a mecca, with 

hardcore kitesurfing, mountain running, 

cliff jumping, rock climbing, paragliding and 

more. 

And if you want to learn or try a new 

sport or activity, the area is packed with 

instructors and opportunity. 

Cementing Raglan's place in the adventure 

market, one of the latest additions to the 

impressive Bow St shops is the world's first 

Ozone Multi Sport Store . Whether you want 

to kite, paraglide or speedfly, or just find out 

more about these exhilarating sports, head 

along to meet the friendly team at Ozone. 

If you want to scratch beneath the surface; 

canyoning, caving and climbing adventures 

are available through Raglan Rock. Jump off 

waterfalls, be surrounded by the wonder of 

glow worms in local caves, abseil down cliffs - 

make it a summer to remember. Glow worm 

canyoning is a spectacular and must-do 

inclusion in your summer holiday plans. 

Choose to explore Raglan on foot, by land 

or sea. Raglan Watersports offers a variety of 

gear for hire from bikes and paddleboards, 

as well as fishing kayaks if you fancy catching 

something fresh for dinner. Lessons are 

available for all levels. 

If you're a keen cyclist, you'll appreciate 

the impressive Te Ara Kakariki mountain 

bike trails. The 5km trail network loop, 

overlooking the Tasman Sea and Whaingaroa 

Harbour, offers a bit of everything for all 

levels. Trails “Hateful 80” and “Alley Oop” are 

ideal for younger cyclists, and “Rope a Dope” 

is the Raglan mini version of Rotorua's 

famous “Corners”. If you want to get the 

adrenaline pumping, make sure you suss out 

the jumps and speedy downhill of “Denny 

& Brenny”. Once known as just a surf town, 

Raglan is putting itself on New Zealand's cycling 

map. Besides hosting the Karioi Classic 

winter cycling event for the last eight years, 

the Te Ara Kakariki mountain bike trails are 

set to become a major drawcard. Bring your 

own bike or you can rent one. Trail information 

and maps are available at the local bike 

shop, Cyclery Raglan. 

Then there's horseriding on the black 

sand beaches, hiking trips, fishing, waterfalls 

and the opportunity to scramble up Mount 

Karioi; an extinct, forest-clad volcano with 

summit views over the Tasman Sea. 

And of course, Raglan is famous for its 

world-class surf breaks, with the long, peeling 

left-hand break of Manu Bay said to offer 

one of the longest rides in the world (and 


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featuring in the 1966 surfing film Endless 

Summer). For those who are learning the 

skill of surfing or wanting a more family 

friendly option, around the corner is 

Ocean Beach - ideal for less experienced or 

beginner surfers. Raglan Surf School offers 

lessons for beginners, plus private lessons for 

those looking to enhance the skill base they 

already have. Try the Surf Dames Retreat – a 

women’s only surf school based at Raglan’s 

Whale Bay. 

Relax and enjoy 

When you've had your daily adventure fix, 

relax and enjoy the many superb food and 

coffee options. Raglan Roast is of course the 

local coffee brew and the perfect way to start 

your exploration of the local foodie scene. 

Explore the many raw and vegetarian/ 

vegan food menus at different cafes, pop 

into Solscape’s Conscious Kitchen to try the 

plant-based menu or treat yourself to succulent 

fresh seafood (easy to find in the village), 

with Raglan Fish selling the day’s catch from 

its wharf-based shop. Fresh produce is readily 

available at farmers markets and there 

are plenty of locally crafted offerings such as 

Raglan Coconut Yoghurt ( joy in a jar). 

Raglan is away from the hustle and bustle 

of the everyday corporate world with wellness 

is a definite focus – yoga and massage 

studios, wellness retreats and eco-based getaways 

are in abundance. A visit to The Herbal 

Dispensary is a must for its amazing selection 

of natural body and health products. 

Solscape offers accommodation options 

with a difference; with refurbished vintage 

train cabooses, earth domes, tipis and belle 

tents. 

There's no shortage of amazing accommodation 

-- check into the Silo penthouse 

for something unique. The silos are a 

stunning refurbishment of old concrete silos 

and a few steps walk from some of the finest 

handcrafts Raglan has to offer - Tony Sly 

potter and Soul shoes, bags and boots. 

Whether you're a backpacker looking to 

immerse yourself in all that is special about 

New Zealand, a family wanting some together 

time. 

with your 

team this 

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Raglan Karioi Trail… 

IT’S ADDICTIVE 

There’s something strangely addictive about 

the annual Raglan Karioi Trail event. 

The 24km leg has earned a reputation 

as one of the toughest endurance runs 

around, yet still attracts elite athletes 

and those wanting to push their personal 

boundaries, while the alternative less intense 

tracks cater for children and first timers keen 

to enjoy the spectacular views and the experience 

of walking and running on Mt Karioi. 

The inclusion of the 10km walk or run 

and a 2km event for children makes this is a 

true family event, offering all ages and fitness 

levels the chance to get involved. 

The Mt Karioi track is a true mountain 

run, taking participants through everything 

from thick bush and mud, to rocks and steep 

hills. 

Event creator and organiser Francois 

Mazet says he chose to make it a real “mountain 

run” instead of just a trail run. 

“You have to run to the summit twice if 

you do the 24km event, so it’s pretty tough. 

Some parts are particularly challenging but 

this is what I like: mountain running. I would 

describe it as very technical and challenging. 

“But then on the other side it’s a stunning 

setting and we have trail options to suit complete 

beginners also.” 

A keen skier, snowboarder and trail 

runner, the Raglan Karioi Trail combines 

Francois’ passion for the Kiwi outdoors with 

his knowledge in sports events and Masters 

in sports management. 

“Karioi is a mountain that I love running 

and that’s why I wanted to share this experience. 

It’s not about the time it takes, but 

about the experience. 

“I want the Raglan Karioi Trail to be 

recognised not only as an iconic mountain 

running event in New Zealand, but also as a 

unique Raglan community event, as this is 

part of what makes it so special.” 

This year’s event is being held on December 

9 and offers a number of options for 

competitors: 24km solo (8am start), 24km 

team (8am start), 10km run or walk (10am 

start), 2km kids event (1:30pm start). 

“We’re lucky to have an awesome team 

of sponsors on board too, so after the event 

there’s a free barbecue and Mama’s Brew 

Shop and its amazing kombucha are involved, 

along with Pilot’s Brewery. 

“There’s a reason competitors come back 

each year - and it’s just as much about the 

social side of things as the challenge of one 

of the few authentic mountain runs around. 

This year sees the return of five competitors 

who have run the Raglan Karioi Trail for 

the last four years - never missing an event - 

since it first began. 

Among them is Chris Morrissey, a 

42-year-old from Tauranga who is a three 

time winner - and returns this year with high 

hopes of taking his fourth title, against stiff 

competition which includes 33-year-old 

Kovo Kowalewski McDonald from Taupiri. 

Kovo first entered after being encouraged 

by her coach as a ‘great local event to try out 

- a bit of a challenge on a new course’. 

“Every year I cross the finish line and tell 

Francois I am never coming back! But every 

year I do - it’s hard work on a challenging 

course but what brings me back is Francois 

and his team. The 

volunteers are great. 

The event is growing 

every year and the 

finish line is amazing 

with food, coffee, 

beer and awesome prizes. It’s a true family 

vibe and a great day out.” 

A highlight for Kovo is the open-air bath 

at the end of the run. 

“That bath to soak in at the end is true 

Kiwi country style. And the views, if you have 

time to check them out… make it all worth 

the hard work.” 

Dave Upshall from Te Mata thrives on the 

personal challenge the course provides and 

rates the incredible setting and the bonus of 

a beer waiting at the finish line. 

Team members Paul Cadogan and Wayne 

Alan enter as a team (Hockey Dads) for the 

opportunity to try and beat their previous 

times. 

“It’s in our backyard and what a backyard 

it is, the elevation is a great challenge. We 

enter many events, mainly trail running, so 

love Raglan as a good training run.” 

Chris Morrisey 

crossing the 

finish line 

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A TASTE OF 

SUMMER FUN 

The temperatures are rising, daylight saving has long settled 

in and the call of the outdoors is getting stronger. Summer is 

a beautiful time to get out and experience Hamilton and the 

Waikato region and its huge calendar of events. 

Music festivals, hot air balloons and 

lots of foodie-inspired events are 

crammed into an action-packed 

calendar for summer visitors and locals alike. 

Here is just a sample: 

International Cricket Series 

Support the New Zealand Black Caps when 

they play against the West Indies (Dec 9-13) 

and against Pakistan on January 16 (ODI) at 

Hamilton’s Seddon Park, while they battle 

England for a T20 game on Sunday, February 

25. The White Ferns take on the West 

Indies for a T20 match on Sunday, March 25. 

Soundsplash 

Held in Raglan from January 19-21, Soundsplash 

is a three-day summer festival of 

music, freedom and expression, held in the 

Wainui reserve. With an impressive line-up 

of both international and New Zealand bands 

hitting the stage over the three days, Soundsplash 

is the epitome of a summer festival. 

The 2018 line-up includes Katchafire, Dub 

FX, Slumberjack, Shapeshifter and much 

more. 

HSBC New Zealand Rugby Sevens 

A huge event for the region, tens of thousands 

of rugby sevens’ fans are headed our 

way for the HSBC New Zealand Rugby 

Sevens held February 3-4. The sevens will 

see costumes of all sorts in the FMG Stadium 

Waikato stands, while some of the world’s 

top teams battle it out on the field. While 

tickets are sold out, there will be plenty of 

activities centred around the international 

event. 

Kawhia Kai Festival 

Lovers of traditional Maori kai will be in 

heaven at the Kawhia Kai Festival, held on 

February 3. Delicacies like creamed paua, 

paua fritters and whitebait are on the menu, 

along with traditional hangi, fry bread, 

mussels and more. As well as the great food, 

festival goers can see waka in action, enjoy 

entertainment and learn more about the significant 

cultural history of this small coastal 

township. 

Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival 

Held over 12 days from February 7, with 67 

events nestled within the 54 acres of the phenomenal 

Hamilton Gardens, the arts festival 

brings together an amazing collection of 

performers from far and wide, with events 

for all the family. Definitely a ‘must do’ on 

the local events calendar. 

Balloons over Waikato 

Celebrating 18 years of this iconic event in 

2018, Balloons over Waikato takes to Hamilton 

skiesfrom March 21-25. Regarded as one 

of the country’s biggest free events, Balloons 

over Waikato will see a variety of hot air 

balloons taking flight each morning, and 

includes other great events such as the City 

Burn, and the famed Nightglow event, where 

balloons provide a choreographed light and 

music show. 


Piako Triathlon 

Great for all the family – the Piako Triathlon 

is on March 18 and open to all ages. With categories 

starting from the Novi Moo for ages 

six and up, through to the Mad Cows and 

Racing Bulls for ages 14-plus, the triathlon is 

the perfect chance to dip your feet into the 

multi-sport world. Great for active families 

wanting a day out. 

Gourmet in the Gardens 

Gourmet food trucks await visitors to the 

Hamilton Gardens every Sunday over the 

summer months. From 4-8pm, the Rhododendron 

Lawn at the Gardens becomes 

totally transformed into a gourmet food 

experience and family picnic area. Food 

trucks and stallholders offer a huge array 

of foods from around the globe, decadent 

desserts and more. Between the great events, 

don’t miss the chance to explore your own 

backyard, with a huge selection of great 

outdoor activities to soothe the soul – or get 

the heart pumping. 

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IRONMAIDEN: 

Erin Furness 

Professional Ironman athlete Erin Furness is not only 

successful in her own right, but is doing what she can to 

help others on their own fitness journey. 

As if training full-time, personal training 

and coaching wasn’t enough, Erin is currently 

also providing her services to two teenage 

girls (first-timers in terms of joining a gym 

and deciding on a programme) aimed at 

creating awareness around the importance of 

starting the gym experience the right way. 

Erin is working with Kate Potter and Nicole 

Taylor, who are sharing their experience 

with INSPO Fitness Journal, hopefully to 

encourage others to get active and try new 

experiences. 

Erin recognises the gym can be an 

intimidating area for teenagers, but with the 

right help and guidance it can be a rewarding 

habit to create. 

BY CALEB SHEPHERD 

Erin has been competing in marathon 

running and distance triathlons for 

many years, turning pro after the 2012 

Ironman World Championships in Kona, 

Hawaii where she placed 10 in her division. 

She now balances a full training load with 

personal training and coaching. 

For those with even a basic awareness of 

Ironman racing, you’ll know that it takes a 

huge amount of time and effort to train - but 

it’s that training Erin loves the most, along 

with the challenge of racing. 

“It’s a pretty long day out there and I 

think you’ve got to be resilient to be able to 

make it through,” she says. 

“I definitely love the challenge, and I 

really enjoy the training side; pushing myself 

and always trying to improve and get a little 

bit better each year.” 

The aerobic nature of the sport means 

that once you reach a certain level it can take 

years to make marginal gains and improvements, 

but that’s all part of the Ironman 

challenge. 

Erin started out as a marathon runner, 

taking up distance triathlon in 2010. These 

days she mainly specialises in triathlon and 

Ironman coaching now, and is a personal 

trainer at Fastlane Fitness. 

With a Bachelor’s degree from the 

University of Waikato in Sport and Leisure 

studies, she began personal training 12 years 

ago and was hooked instantly. 

“I really enjoyed helping people towards 

their fitness goals. Once I started professional 

triathlon I began to do a little bit of coaching 

on the side as well. 

“My coaching business is probably a bit 

bigger than my personal training business at 

the moment.” 

Erin has coached a number of athletes 

to achieve and surpass their expectations, 

with some qualifying for the Ironman world 

champs in Kona. 

“It’s very rewarding working with people 

and helping them achieve goals, particularly 

in something like triathlon where you have 

people who never thought they could do an 

Ironman and after two years they’ve actually 

done one.” 

Erin thrives on helping people improve 

their overall health and wellbeing through 

training, and seeing achieve things they never 

thought possible. 

“Health and fitness should be enjoyable 

and that’s something I really focus on, for 

myself and anyone I’m working with.” 

“It’s a pretty long 

day out there and 

I think you’ve got 

to be resilient to 

be able to make it 

through.” 

Her advice to young gym novices is “Definitely 

work with a personal trainer or gym 

instructor, just to learn the basics of what you 

need to be doing. Definitely work with someone 

you can be open and honest with so they 

can really help you achieve your goals.” 

Erin’s key personal focus is on rehabbing 

an injury and she has her sights firmly set 

on next year’s IronmanNZ event in Taupo. 

Her goals are to gain a top five placing at the 

event before heading offshore for the Pro 

Ironman season. 

Her long-term goals are to get back to 

the World Champs in Kona in a few years’ 

time as a professional, as well as helping her 

athletes achieve their goals and be in form 

for their upcoming races. 


Five quick questions with Erin 

What advice would you give someone 

considering tackling an Ironman? 

Get a good coach, and a few good 

training buddies to help you through 

those long sessions. I believe a huge 

part of my athletes’ success is that 

they train together as a team, in an 

extremely motivational and encouraging 

environment. 

When the going gets tough ... ? 

I have mental strategies that I use when 

things really start hurting in training or 

racing. I have key phrases that I write on 

my drink bottles on the bike – I use a lot 

of positive self-talk and mental imagery. 

I also stay in the moment and 

concentrate on what I can control – 

making sure my form is efficient, I’ve 

taken on adequate nutrition. I also focus 

on the fact that the tough times will 

pass – the lows in this sport can be very 

low, but the highs are also very high. 

Above all, I always remind myself why I 

am out there – because I love it. 

How important is rest, and how do you 

rest and relax? 

Recovery and rest is as important as 

training. As an athlete, part of your role 

isn’t just to log training mileage – it’s 

also to allow yourself to recover from 

this. Mentally you need a rest period as 

well. 

Favourite relaxation activities include 

power napping, catching up with friends 

for coffee or lunch, going to the movies, 

spending some quality time with my 

husband – or a slightly more active form 

of relaxation would be walking my dogs, 

or hitting the beach and possibly getting 

a bit of surfing in if I have the energy. 

What is the best advice you have ever 

received? 

Look after your body. This was from my 

Opa, who was an ultra-runner (running 

several Comrades marathons). Back 

in those days, I guess you just ran a 

lot, without what we now know about 

massage, mobility, muscle balance, 

nutrition. Needless to say, his knees and 

hips weren’t great in his old age, and he 

always lamented the fact he could no 

longer run – a fate that he repeatedly 

tried to save me from. 

What’s your favourite guilty treat? 

Ice cream and/or gelato. I definitely have 

a fair bit of this post-racing. 

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TEEN 

TRAINING 

Teenagers can be highly 

motivated to join a gym and 

get training - but that’s often 

where it ends. 

When it comes to working out wisely 

and choosing exercises best for 

their specific needs, they can tend 

to overlook the basics. 

Many teenagers grab the best value gym 

deal on offer and plunge into classes and 

workouts with enormous enthusiasm, but 

little (or zero) knowledge of what they’re 

hoping to achieve, correct technique or how 

to train with injury prevention in mind. 

This is where expert advice is essential. 

INSPO Fitness Journal is following two 

Hamilton teenagers who have teamed up 

with personal trainer Erin Furness and Fastlane 

Fitness, for a series on teenage training. 

Kate Potter (15) and Nicole Taylor (15) 

have played a variety of team sports over 

the years, and decided to join a gym for 

their summer fitness. 

The pair has previously played netball, 

basketball and inline hockey, and Kate 

has rowed and is currently competing in 

equestrian events. Both have also had some 

back and health issues, so knowing how to 

manage this is an important part of their 

gym experience. 

After a tour of several Hamilton facilities, 

Kate and Nicole chose Fastlane Fitness as 

their preferred option; for the diversity of 

the classes, the friendly vibe, the pool (and 

the on-site cafe may also have been a factor!). 

Kate Potter, Erin Furness and Nicole Taylor 

After pairing up with Erin for an initial 

assessment, which included goal setting, a 

check sheet as to any previous injuries or 

problem areas, and an overview on their 

reasons for joining a gym, they got their first 

taste of gym-life with a personalised weights 

programme. 

Both admit to being relieved after their 

first session: 

“It was really great,” they enthused, “and 

even though we didn’t know how to do a 

lot of the stuff and had to learn, no-one was 

staring at us and everyone seemed really 

encouraging.” 

The girls meet with Erin once a week 

before school, and then get together a couple 

of times a week to repeat their workout, 

adding in some cardio and swimming when 

time permits. 

With two weeks of training now under 

their belt, they’re unanimous that boxing 

is their favourite so far, that early mornings 

‘suck’, but they’re keen to start adding 

in some Fastlane Fitness classes to their 

workouts. 

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HANGING TOUGH: 

Olivia Loe 

Olivia Loe might be the 

perfect example of persistence 

beats resistance. After years 

as a reserve for Rowing New 

Zealand’s Elite team, her first 

year in the big time proved to 

be a winning one. 


After constantly being overlooked for 

selection by national sporting bodies, 

most athletes find themselves looking 

for a spot in the workplace instead. But sometimes 

a bit of patience and a lot of hard work 

eventually pays off. 

Olivia Loe is the ultimate example of this. 

Having come close to tasting victory at under 

23 level multiple times over the years (picking 

up a bronze in 2012 with the women’s quadruple 

sculls and silver with the women’s four 

in 2014), since then she’s found herself just on 

the outside of the selection list as a reserve in 

2015 and 2016. 

However the 25-year-old’s breakthrough 

season has proved that hard work pays off, 

teaming up with Brooke Donoghue (21) in the 

women’s double sculls. 

The young pairing had an unbeaten 

season, winning World Cup gold medals in 

Poznan and Lucerne, along with a Henley 

Royal Regatta win. At the World Rowing 

Championships in Florida, Olivia finally realised 

her dream of becoming a World Cham- 

pion, winning in a time of 6:45.080, 1.5s ahead 

of nearest competitors USA (both athletes 34 

years old). Olivia and Brooke forged ahead 

in the middle thousand to dominate the field 

and set a marker for the next Olympic cycle. 

Olivia is a not your average athlete. Heading 

into the World Championships as both 

a favourite and rookie would be enough to 

frighten most athletes, but for her it was all 

part of the experience. 

“To be honest I didn’t realise I could be 

so nervous, but I find nerves comforting. It 

means that I actually believe I can do it.” 

Focusing on the process and enjoying 

the moment were critical to overcoming the 

pressure. 

“We never focused on winning. It obviously 

was always the end goal but it was more 

about the processes.” 

She felt the recipe for victory was simple 

and that she just needed to trust in her training. 

“I knew the rhythm, the plan, the plan b. 

We had our jobs to do and we just did them.” 

Being repeatedly overlooked for selection 

a was brutal at the time, but turned out to be 

“I think I’m a little 

stubborn. When 

someone tells me no, 

or that I’m not good 

enough, it winds me 

up. I have to prove 

them wrong. It can 

make life challenging 

but ultimately 

rewarding.” 

just the fire she needed to propel her to the 

next level. 

“I think I’m a little stubborn. When someone 

tells me no, or that I’m not good enough, 

it winds me up. I have to prove them wrong. 

It can make life challenging but ultimately 

rewarding.” 

This stubbornness was all part of battle-hardening 

and ultimately made her a 

stronger athlete, but the road of a reserve is by 

no means easy. 

“I guess when I think back to my time as a 

reserve it was a bit of a rollercoaster ride emotionally. 

It made me question myself a lot. 

“But every time I didn’t make it, I realised 

just how much I wanted it. I think what I took 

from those years was that it wasn’t going to be 

handed to me, and if I was actually going to 

make it I had to give them a no excuses to not 

pick me.” 

Her goals in the sport are simply “to be the 

best,” which means taking Olympic Gold in 

Tokyo, but she realises that’s easier said than 

done. 

“I used to think that once you started 

winning, it would somehow become easier, 

but it doesn’t. 

“You have to keep pushing the standards 

and your limits because you can guarantee 

that your competition is doing the same.” 

It’s this type of attitude that real champions 

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critical if Olivia is to achieve her lofty goals. 

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A head above the rest: 

TOM SEUREN 

As far as quick learners go, Tom Seuren is up there 

with the best of them. In only his second year playing 

basketball, he has already racked up a string of successes 

and caught the eye of national development scouts. 


The St Paul’s year 12 student hails from 

Tauranga and decided to give basketball 

a go as he enjoyed shooting hoops with 

his mates at lunchtime. 

At 6ft 7in tall, you’d be forgiven for thinking 

he’s a natural born talent. But it’s taken a 

lot of hard work and hours with St Paul’s and 

Waikato U17 representative coach, Nick Fee, 

for the 16-year-old to really excel. 

Tom’s sporting background includes rugby 

and rowing, where in his novice year he won 

the U18 Novice Double sculls title, picked up a 

silver in the U15 double and fourth in the U15 

quad at the 2016 Maadi Cup regatta in Twizel. 

INSPO Fitness Journal finds out more .... 

How and when did you get into the sport? 

I used to shoot some hoops with my school 

mates at lunchtime and really enjoy it, so 

in Year 11 thought I’d give basketball a try. 

After a season of just playing for fun, the 

new head coach of St Paul’s Collegiate in 

Hamilton (where I’m a boarder), Nick Fee 

approached me and said I might have the 

potential to be an asset to the team if I 

was willing to put in the training. He then 

helped me train day in and day out in 

the off-season to improve my game up to 

Premier Teams standard. I owe Nick Fee 

a great deal of gratitude for the time he’s 

invested in me. 

Previous sporting background? 

I played rugby for five years up until I was 14, 

always lock (no surprises there), then decided 

I wanted to take up rowing. I was surprised 

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Dobbe we won gold at the New Zealand 

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What does your training involve? 

For me, basketball at school involves at least 

1.5-hour sessions a day, four days a week with 

my school team. We incorporate some gym 

weight work also. I usually go back into the 

gym either with Nick or a teammate for a 

second daily training for another hour and 

a half. Personally I train every day including 

the weekends focusing on my essentials 

and position needs. I like to work on my 

post moves, making sure I am strong in the 

post is key, as I want to be able to beat every 

opponent I face. My jump shot in the midrange 

is definitely something I work hard on, 

and my height is an advantage here. I like 

to also work on my handles and guard skills 

as I’d like to be both good defensively and 

offensively. I still have lots to learn as I’ve 

only been playing for two years, but I just 

love it. 

What do you enjoy most about basketball? 

I love the skill of the game and the 

competitiveness of it. It’s all go from the 

first whistle. Every player on the court is 

vital to the success of the team. We all have 

our roles to play. There is so much to learn, 

so many set plays, so many variables, It’s 

never dull. I try and play every game like 

it’s my last – it’s just such an addictive sport. 

There’s no day where I don’t go and shoot 

hoops. 

Success to date? 

Waikato Rep U17 after playing for one year. 

Last month I was invited to join the NZ U17 

North National Basketball Talent Camp. It 

was a great experience with many talented 

players attending. From there I have just 

joined a team from all around NZ called 

The Air Raiders coached by Matt Lacey that 

will be touring California and Hawaii in 

December playing 10 games. 

Key players in your success? 

Nick Fee (St Paul’s School and Waikato U 17 

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manager) and Matt Lacey (U17 Secondary 

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My link to basketball goes back to my 

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Now you might find this surprising, but 

in 2004 New Zealand didn’t even know what 

foam rollers were; I had to source my rollers 

from the States. 

This early work with Pero eventually led 

to me working as the official physiotherapist 

for the New Zealand Tall Blacks. The 

experiences had, knowledge gained, and 

friendships developed are things I will always 

cherish. 

Recently I’ve started working with a 

young player who has great talent and hopes 

of playing overseas. He presented with rapid 

growth, tight muscles and significant back 

spasm and pain. I was surprised that even 

today with our sports science knowledge, 

players are not being told of the importance 

of using the foam roller after every practise, 

and at night to release tight muscles. 

I’ve written multiple times on the benefits 

of foam rolling and can’t emphasise enough 

how important it is for the adolescent rapidly 

growing athlete to stay on top of their 

flexibility. 

Basketball is a high intensity sport with 

sudden bursts of jumping, sprinting, and 

twisting. The impact the body takes in an 

average game is very high. 

One area that often gets missed or not 

thought about is a proper basketball warmup. 

As a biomechanical running coach, 

I’ve found that it’s important to get muscle 

activation, joint motion and increased movement 

pattern activation going first, before 

getting into the actual act of running. 

The same applies for basketball. If one of 

the biggest causes of leg tightness and back 

spasm is pounding on the court, why do we 

have our players start practise with jogging 

around the court as the first move? 

Rather than starting with a jog, start with 

the following, which is the same as a running 

warm-up. By the time this short routine is 

done, the player will be ready to get into 

more basketball specific drills. 

1. Walking forward lunges length of court 

2. Backward walking lunges length of court 

3. Squats with side-step length of court 

4. Standing leg swings forward/back and 

side-to-side 

5. Heel flicks length of court 

6. High knees length of court 

7. Bounding length of court 

I’m posting a video of this warm-up 

drill to our Advance Wellness Facebook page, 

so feel free to jump on and take a look for 

detailed instructions. 

Until next time keep training, keep 

flexible and most importantly have fun. 

JOHN APPEL Director of Advance Physio, John Appel is dedicated to helping everyone 

function fully and enjoy everyday life without the restriction of pain.With a Masters 

in Physiotherapy, a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, an Athletic Training 

degree, and as a Myofascial Release therapist, he works with a wide range of clients 

from professional athletes to chronic fibromyalgia clients. www.advancewellness.nz 


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EXERCISE 

IS MEDICINE 

There is a saying that if exercise was a pill it would be 

the most highly prescribed medication in the world. 

BY ALISON STOREY 

The benefits of positive lifestyle modification 

(LM) have been established by 

decades of evidence and no one could 

argue that regular exercise forms part of a 

healthy life. However it is becoming increasingly 

evident that exercise also forms a huge 

part of preventative medicine. 

Numerous studies point to a lower incidence 

of heart disease, cancer and dementia 

in the healthiest populations of the world – 

ones that are constantly active and follow a 

Mediterranean or plant based way of eating. It 

has long been known that the effects of regular 

exercise far outweigh the efficacy of Prozac 

on managing depression. Manipulation of 

the major food groups is sometimes used by 

oncologists to ‘starve’ cancer cells, and supplementing 

Omega 3 into the diet of maximum 

security prisoners dramatically decreases 

incidence of inmate aggression (which begs 

the question that if they had better nutrition 

would they even be there in the first place?). 

As evidence of the need for preventative 

medicine, there an undeniable escalation of 

microbial resistance (meaning antibiotics will 

no longer work on the simplest of ailments) 

and a statistic that predicts 80 percent of 

Kiwis will be morbidly obese by 2060. The 

effects of climate change, resource rivalry, 

the refugee crisis and unchecked population 

growth (in certain areas), is further fostering 

the development of disease, including triggering 

some long dormant diseases like polio. 

Issues like these are increasingly forcing 

the health and medical professions to focus 

on how to prevent illness rather than just 

continuing to treat symptoms as post-disease 

treatment alone is failing to stem the flow. 

A comprehensive employer sponsored 

lifestyle program targeting diet, exercise, behaviour 

modification, and stress management 

was initiated with twelve employees between 

2006 and 2010 at a rural university in Ohio in 

the United States. The intervention program 

was effective in reducing cardiovascular 

disease risk factors after just one year of treatment 

(which says something about investing 

in keeping employees well rather than paying 

out loads of sick pay). 

Closer to home, the Green Prescription 

program attempts to use the power of a 

doctor’s advice to initiate lifestyle changes. To 

make regular exercise part of the ‘medication’, 

patients are paired with exercise educators via 

Sport Waikato. And in a throw-back to primary 

school drama lessons, a 2016 program 

helped children manage stress by imitating 

interesting plants and animals, such as sunflowers, 

pine trees, sleeping lions and deer. 

Getting up and walking is one of the first 

rehabilitative exercises after heart surgery, 

training with weights has been proven to 

increase bone density in many cases of osteoporosis, 

a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes can 

be overturned through regular exercise and a 

reduction of body fat, and lung damage from 

smoking can be reversed through exercise 

interventions. 

In the prevention of disease, new findings 

in 2017 studies showed that engaging in 

even minimal amounts of exercise can be 

protective against breast cancer. The effect 

of exercise on hypertension (high blood 

pressure) has been well researched and the 

lowering/stabilising of blood pressure is one 

of the first positive effects of an appropriate 

exercise program. 


With hypertension and high cholesterol 

being stroke risk factors, there is a link 

between regular exercise and a decreased risk 

of stroke. 

Funny thing is, this is not a new concept 

and in pre-antibiotic times, exercise was 

almost always included in wellness and 

healing alongside herbal remedies (and 

strangely, things like arsenic and copious 

quantities of wine). 

In around 100 BC the philosopher Galen 

promoted fresh air, daily exercise, healthy 

food, and sleep as the foundations of good 

health. 

Medicine balls were invented by the Roman 

gladiators to get back to strength following 

injury and kettlebells were so commonly 

used by the Russians to improve ballistic and 

functional strength it became a sport. In recent 

times the ever-present-in-a-gym stability 

ball morphed over from occupational health. 

A change of scenery and fresh air were 

some of the simplest forms of restorative 

medicine in the early century and many were 

sent to the mountains in search of nature’s 

cure (think de-stress/tropical holiday in the 

modern age). 

Optimisation of body weight, a healthy 

diet, regular exercise and quitting smoking, 

have always been cornerstone strategies in 

the prevention of chronic diseases from 

heart and metabolic conditions to cancer. 

In the predicted incoming perfect 

storm of antibiotic resistance and escalating 

chronic disease, it seems essential that 

exercise needs to play a much bigger part 

in population health as the foundation of 

preventative medicine. 

Survival of the fittest may be an impending 

reality. Galen (influential physician and 

philosopher, 129BC-c.200) 

Laws of Health 

1.) Breathe fresh air 

2.) Eat the proper foods 

3.) Drink the right drinks 

4.) Exercise 

5.) Get adequate sleep 

6.) Have a daily Bowel Motion 

7.) Control your emotions 

ALISON STOREY is a personal trainer who has represented New Zealand in three 

different sports (beach volleyball, rowing and rhythmic gymnastics). She has been 

awarded New Zealand Personal Trainer of the Year twice and runs Storey Sport, a 

mobile personal and sports training business which provides a range of services that 

optimise the fitness and wellbeing of its clients. www.storeysport.co.nz 

Contact 

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AOTEAROA 

land of the outdoor gym 

There’s nothing quite like having a few days off to enjoy 

the simple things in life. Labour Weekend not only brought 

stunning weather but also the opportunity to take a moment 

and appreciate the sunshine, blue sky, and light breezes 

keeping the heat at bay. 

BY SHANE WAY 

I 

sat on the deck of a cosy cottage in 

Ohakune, with my laptop open and a 

beautiful view of the horizon. Having just 

finished the Tongariro Crossing I felt exhausted 

yet exhilarated; sore but successful; 

tired but proud. 

That weekend away was a timely reminder 

of just how lucky we are to live in a 

country where we are surrounded by oceans 

and beaches, lakes and rivers, mountains and 

valleys - a huge outdoor jungle gym. 

We can travel a few hours in any direction 

to find some of the most beautiful scenery; 

views that you could travel the world and 

never replicate. 

So many times’ I’ve heard people say they 

can’t exercise because they don’t have access 

to a gym, or there isn’t one that suits their 

schedule, or they can’t afford a membership - 

the list goes on. 

While these are all valid reasons for not 

going to a gym, that doesn’t excuse us for not 

doing our best to look after our health and 

wellbeing. A gym isn’t the only place to get 

fit, so it might be time to appreciate the fact 

we live in Aotearoa – the land of the outdoor 

gym. 

For years I have wanted to complete the 

Tongariro Crossing. Hearing other people’s 

stories, memories and the challenges they have 

overcome instantly put it on my bucket list. 

After seeing the videos and pictures of the 

breath-taking scenery and views, I knew it 

was something I needed to see first-hand. So, 

a group of us decided to make the most of a 

long weekend and smash it out. 

Leading up to the event, I’m not going 

to lie - I did have the temptation to pull out. 

Those excuses popped into my head: I’m 

tired, I need some down time, I’m not fit 

enough etc. I was lucky to have an amazing 

group of friends who built me up and gave 

me the confidence to go for it. 

Once I arrived I knew I had made the 

right decision. Sometimes we need that extra 

push, that extra motivation and support to 

achieve our goals. 

We woke on Saturday to a crisp morning 

but a fire in our bellies. We could not 

have planned better weather. The sun broke 

through the fog, and as it lifted it revealed a 

bright blue sky without a cloud in sight, overlooking 

towering mountains, still dusted with 

snow – we could barely believe our eyes. 

We arrived at our first challenge; The 

Devil’s Staircase - a fitting name. It feels like 

the Hakarimatas on steroids. From there we 

faced every terrain you could imagine, but 

no matter how hard it got, you couldn’t help 

but be in awe of the amazing landscape and 

scenery; from snow-covered peaks to the red 

crater and the emerald and blue lakes. 

The last 8kms is a long windy downhill 


path – so when five of you within the group 

are personal trainers, of course the gauntlet 

was thrown down - let’s run it. At this stage I 

had fallen over many times, I was tired, sore 

and felt like I had nothing left in the tank. 

But, as soon as that challenge was put out 

there, I accepted it. 

I can’t explain how exhilarating it is when 

you feel like you have nothing left to give, 

then turn around, rise to the challenge and 

give it 110 percent. The best moment of the 

trip was sprinting around the final corner, 

after thinking “this is never going to end” to 

see the boys’ faces light up and hear them 

cheering for me – it made my day perfect! 

I got more out of the crossing than I’ve 

got out of any workout I’ve done in a gym in 

a long time. Not just physically, but emotionally 

and spiritually. To be able to reconnect 

with nature, solitude, people and myself was 

such a great feeling and well overdue. 

It reminded me that no amount of treadmill 

sprints, squats, lunges or training could 

have prepared me physically for this trip. 

What could have prepared me was doing 

the things I love – running around the lake, 

hiking up to the Hakarimatas summit, being 

at one with nature. 

There’s always going to be a need and demand 

for gyms, and I personally love working 

out and working from a gym, however 

they aren’t for everyone, and that’s okay. 

For the general population, it pays to 

remember that the world is your oyster and 

you have everything you need at your back 

door. So, if the gym doesn’t fit your lifestyle 

don’t worry. We live in a country where we 

can train outdoors, we have our own gym 

called New Zealand. It is free, fun and a great 

way to start your wellbeing journey. 

My advice is ‘don’t let excuses hold you 

back’. Our mind is our greatest ally and our 

strongest enemy at the same time. Just like 

our body, the mind needs training - mental 

strength is just as important as physical 

strength and once you start working on your 

physical health you’ll be amazed how much 

it helps your mental wellbeing. 

A blessing of living in Waikato is that we 

are central to a vast array of active adventure 

locations. So why wait? Start today - find 

a walking track, a bush walk, a trail run – 

anything that can get you outside and get 

you moving. Become one with nature, bask 

in its glory, embrace its ambience and enjoy 

Aotearoa – the land of the outdoor gym. 

SHANE WAY An award-winning personal trainer; Shane is committed to helping 

others reach their goals and enjoy a positive mindset. Passionate about sharing his 

own journey, he places a strong focus on mental wellbeing alongside physical wellbeing. 

Shane is also a member of the advisory board for “Creating Our Futures”, which is the 

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Hamilton 

EXERCISE 

EXPERTS 

vying for NZ awards 

Hamilton experts are among 

those from around the country 

vying for top honours, at the 

upcoming ExerciseNZ annual 

exercise industry awards. 

Matthew Bevege from Hamilton is a 

finalist against the country’s best, 

for the prestigious title of Best Personal 

Trainer of the Year, being announced 

at the ExerciseNZ event in Auckland on 

November 25. 

The awards are regarded as the Oscars 

of the New Zealand exercise industry and 

have been run by ExerciseNZ since 2005. 

“They recognise excellence in exercise 

professionals and facilities, as well as for 

community contribution and support,” 

says ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard 

Beddie. 

“It’s a chance for clubs and individuals 

who positively contribute to the health and 

wellbeing of New Zealander to get recognition 

from their peers for their effort. 

“The judging gets more difficult each 

year as the NZ health and fitness industry 

takes on increased responsibility and 

strives to come up with new ways of encouraging 

Kiwis to be more active. 

“We know that, if considered a sport, 

exercise continues to be the number one 

sport in New Zealand, having more participants 

than the rugby, netball and cricket 

combined. 

“There are an estimated 550,000 people 

who work on fitness at gyms and exercise 

facilities alone. But exercise is now just 

one of the many components to wellness. 

Many providers of exercise now offer far 

more holistic products and services, from 

dietary advice, to stress management,” says 

Richard. 

Other Hamilton ExerciseNZ award finalists 

are: Shane Way (Up and Coming Personal 

Trainer of the Year) and Alistair Richardson 

(Educator of the Year). 

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SUMMER 

MOVES 

maintain contact of your lower back with 

the floor. Then slowly come back to the start 

position and repeat with the other leg. This 

exercise can be made harder by holding 

onto some light dumbells. Repeat 8 – 12 

times, each leg, for three sets. 

Whether you like hot weather or not, it’s on its way 

this summer. Moving your body and enjoying the great 

outdoors is invigorating, recharges your batteries and 

just makes you feel good. 

BY KRISTINA DRILLER 

I’ve put together four moves which you can 

do anywhere, with just your body weight. 

These moves will lengthen and strengthen 

your muscles, using your whole body. No 

equipment required - are you ready to feel 

energised? 

Challenge: Perform five days a week 

over summer, for a 15 minute exercise burst 

you can complete anywhere, anytime. Do 

a circuit of each move without a rest (four 

minutes), rest 60 seconds, then repeat for 

three sets. Your summer moves are now 

complete. 

chest. As you extend, roll to your inner right 

foot and outer left foot (a staggered side 

plank position). Return to starting position 

by using the obliques and squaring the hips 

up with the floor, and place the left hand on 

the floor. Repeat 12 – 15 times each side for 

three sets. 

Move #3 – Glute bridge with straight leg raise 

Begin by lying on your back with your knees 

bent and feet flat on the floor. Perform a glute 

bridge by squeezing your butt and driving 

your heels into the floor. Straighten your left 

knee so both thighs are still level. Lower the 

left leg to about four inches above the floor, 

pause, then lift leg up back to the start position. 

Perform 8 – 12 reps for three sets. 

Move #1 – Full plank to star 

Begin in a full plank position with your 

hands on the floor. Keep your shoulder 

blades down and back, engage your core 

and begin rotating your body, moving to tap 

your left hand to your left shoulder. Then 

extend it toward the ceiling, opening the 

Move #2 – Double arm dead bug 

Lie on your back with your knees and hips 

positioned at 90° angles, with the knees and 

feet hip width apart. Hold the arms above 

your shoulders. Pull the shoulders back and 

down into the floor. Next gently press your 

lower back onto the floor by engaging your 

abdominals. Slowly extend shoulders above 

your head and straighten one leg out at the 

same time. Only lower as far as you can 

Move #4 – Jump squat 

Bend your knees and move down into a 

deep squat. Move your hips back and keep 

the knees behind your toes. Drive up, 

exploding off the floor as high as you can 

go pushing the arms overhead. As you land 

bend the knees as you absorb the force of 

landing on the floor. Try to jump upward 

and land in the same spot as you started, 

avoiding jumping forward. 

KRISTINA DRILLER A specialist in exercise rehabilitation and chronic disease management, 

Kristina Driller is a sport and rehab consultant at UniRec and uses “exercise 

as medicine”. Kristina has a wealth of experience spanning eight years and provides 

expert advice in chronic disease management and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 


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A CONSTANT 

COMEBACK 

Illness and injury have 

plagued Sophie Corbidge for 

the past three years, but you’ll 

always find a smile on this 

triathlete’s face. 


Time will tell whether her commitment 

and dedication will pay off, but given 

she has beaten everything from adrenal 

fatigue and stress fractures to a broken 

elbow, anything is possible. 

Scan the social media streams of Kiwi athletes 

and you’ll be sure to find the wide grin 

and curly blonde locks of Sophie Corbidge. 

The 26-year-old has been competing in high 

performance triathlons since 2008 and has 

faced more than her fair share of obstacles. 

It seems that every time she starts to 

climb her way up the ITU rankings, an injury 

or illness will swoop in to steal her thunder. 

When Sophie had her best result at a major 

WTS event in 2015, finishing 11th among 

Elite Women at the ITU World Series Final 

in London, she was struck by severe adrenal 

fatigue shortly after, forcing her out of the 

sport for a year. 

Her most recent comeback was also shortlived. 

She returned for the Montreal ITU 

World Cup in August 2016. Racing against 

athletes peaking for the Olympics meant she 

was truly up against it, but she still rounded 

out the top 20. 

After progressing well through the summer 

training block, she placed 11th at the ITU 

World Cup event in New Plymouth, followed 

by a second placing at the Elite National 

series in Takapuna. But this success was again 

followed by with injury; after heading overseas 

to compete, Sophie had to return home 

with a stress fracture in her sacrum. 

Through all of the setbacks, Sophie has 

hung tough. Although retirement has crossed 

her mind more than once, the thrill of racing 

keeps pulling her back in. 

“When I had my year off with adrenal 

fatigue, I thought I would really love it,” she 

says. “I thought I would love not having to 

get up early, not having to put my body 

I love racing, I love 

winning and I know 

I haven’t achieved 

what I’m capable of 

doing yet. 

through what I do, but I ended up actually 

really missing it. I was craving racing. 

“I love racing, I love winning and I know 

I haven’t achieved what I’m capable of doing 

yet.” 

This attitude is what makes Sophie such 

a fantastic role model. This, along with her 

love of working with children, led her into 

the Duffy Books in Homes programme as an 

ambassador. 

“I love sharing my story about triathlon 

and if I can help other people be motivated 

to do something then why not? 

“It’s very rewarding going around schools 

giving books to children who wouldn’t have 

them otherwise, and they are genuinely so 

appreciative that you’re there and giving 

your time; it’s a pretty amazing feeling.” 

The next 12 months take a different shape 

for Sophie as she aims to complete a full 

season of domestic and international competition 

injury-free. 


Through all of the 

setbacks, Sophie 

has hung tough. 

Although retirement 

has crossed her 

mind more than 

once, the thrill of 

racing keeps pulling 

her back in. 

This means putting her aspirations of top 

ten finishes and medals to the side while she 

focuses on her body. 

A new coach (David Bowden) and a fresh 

approach to training is what she thinks will 

make the difference this year. 

Training used to be up to 25 hours a week 

with one or two key sessions. 

“Now every session has a purpose but 

you’re not necessarily smashing yourself, 

so you’re continually building fitness and 

getting faster and stronger.” 

This new method will hopefully allow 

Sophie’s body the time it needs to recover in 

between sessions and keep her going for the 

whole season. 

This isn’t just sport. 

This is about excellence, 

wellness, health and 

helping people reach 

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Postgraduate scholarships available. 

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CHEERS TO OUR CHAMPS 

GALLAGHER 2017 WAIKATO RUGBY AWARDS 

Waikato Rugby Union celebrated its end of season awards at the 

Wintec Atrium, with Damian McKenzie receiving the top two awards; 

the Gallagher Sportsperson of the Year and the prestigious Ian 

Clarke Trophy. Hamilton Old Boys Rugby and Sports Club collected 

three awards. Head coach, Mark McConnell, was winner of the 

Grassroots Trust Senior Club Coach of the Year for his work with 

the Hamilton Old Boys Senior A team. Hamilton Old Boys Senior A 

continued their successful year by receiving the Vodafone Team of 

the Year – Club, their success and the Women’s team winning the 

club competition saw Hamilton Old Boys Rugby and Sports Club 

awarded the Waikato Draught Club of the Year award. Waikato 

Men’s Sevens picked up two awards, the team won the Hendl & 

Murray Representative Team and coach Roger Randle won the Kurki 

Representative Coach of the Year. 

Waikato Women’s captain Sosoli Talawadua collected two awards 

for her efforts this season. She won the Waikato Supporters Club 

Women’s Player of the Year and then backed it up by winning the 

Gallagher Women’s Representative Player of the Year. The Gallagher 

Waikato Rugby awards recognise people and teams that have made 

an outstanding achievement to Waikato Rugby in 2017. The evening 

covered the entire spectrum of the game including coaches, players, 

referees, volunteers and administrators from junior, school, club and 

representative levels. 

Photos by Lauran Robinson - Lauran’s Images 

Michael Winter - Referee 

Aaron Hopa 

Rupeni Tamani - Club Player 


Sevu Reece - Mitre 10 Player

Coming home: 

ROHAN WEST 

Waikato Bay of Plenty Netball has a new leader at the helm, 

in the form of Rohan West. The newly appointed CEO has 

returned home to New Zealand after spending 17 years 

in Ireland and the UK making his name in various sports 

management roles. 


These include national manager for 

sports with Ticketmaster UK and working 

with orgnisations such as Volleyball 

England and British Basketball. 

Rohan’s vast experience and knowledge, 

along with his expertise in business development, 

relationship management and funding 

means he brings a fully packed toolbox of skills 

to his role at WBOP Netball. 

INSPO Fitness Journal finds out more ... 

Name: Rohan West 

Based in: Hamilton – our offices are on the 

University of Waikato Campus 

What do you love about living in Hamilton? I’m 

still getting to know Waikato, but being back 

home, and close to family is wonderful. Mum 

and Dad are in Palmerston North, but I have 

cousins in Papamoa. 

What is your title and role description? CEO 

of Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty. Lead the 

Waikato Bay of Plenty and Magic staff to grow 

and develop netball in the zone 

What appeals to you about this role? Being 

part of a fantastic sport that is in the DNA 

of Kiwis and that is a key contributor to our 

communities 

completing an MBA in Sports Management at 

Seton Hall University (New Jersey, USA), I had 

various roles in strategic sports management 

in Ireland and the UK for 17 years. I was 

national manager for Sports with Ticketmaster 

UK, with a client list including the FA, the RFU, 

The Open Golf and NFL UK, just to name a 

few. Post London 2012 Olympics, I moved 

back into front line sports as Participation and 

Commercial Director at Volleyball England. 

Later, I completed my time in the UK as 

Performance and Commercial Director at 

British Basketball. 

Personal involvement/participation in sports? 

Like most Kiwis, I have played a very wide 

range of sports, including a lot of indoor 

netball in the ‘80s and ‘90s. My deepest 

involvement in sport as a participant has been 

rugby. I started playing Under 8s for Masterton 

RFC, and have been a player, coach, referee 

and volunteer administrator over the years. 

Had one season playing American Football at 

a US High School in the mid-1980s. That was 

an incredible experience. Recreationally, I love 

golf and tramping. 

Give an overview of how you see the sport of 

netball in NZ? As one of the largest team sports 

in the country, it’s part of the fabric of our 

society and a key part of our sporting DNA. 

Our netball centres form one of the central 

hubs of their communities and the sport offers 

significant health, fitness, sporting and social 

benefits to participants. Significant progress 

has been made in the media and commercial 

fields, with more growth being achievable. 

What are some of your key goals in this new 

role at WBOP Netball? Grow the number 

and performance levels of participants of 

all types/roles; Ensure long-term financial 

stability for the organisation and the netball 

centres; Ensure the Magic are a perennial 

playoff calibre team; Help the personal and 

professional development of our staff, players 

and key volunteers 

What major events are coming up for players/ 

coaches/umpires etc? The Waikato Bay of 

Plenty netball calendar is always packed, 

with coaching and umpiring courses going 

on throughout the year. The Magic, Beko 

League and Level 1 and Level 2 (U19 and U17) 

representative teams are all active during the 

spring and summer, with the Magic officially 

starting pre-season training in late January. 

First Magic home game of the 2018 ANZ 

Premiership is Sunday, May 20 (Claudelands 

Arena), along with a Beko League game as a 

curtain raiser. Mark it in your diaries. 

“As one of the largest 

team sports in the 

country, it’s part of the 

fabric of our society 

and a key part of our 

sporting DNA.” 

What has surprised you most about your 

involvement with Netball WBOP? The level 

of love and passion for the sport. Some-times 

with large or dominant sports across the globe, 

you get a sense that people are involved just 

because it’s the big sport, there’s either little 

choice or it’s “the thing to do”. With netball, 

virtually everyone I’ve interacted with, deeply 

loves the sport, believes in it and what it can 

do for the participants. That’s wonderful to see 

and be a part of. 

What is exciting/unique about Netball WBOP? 

Exciting – history and passion for the sport, 

coupled with the outstanding talent we have 

in player, coach, umpire, volunteer and staff 

ranks. Unique – the geographic spread of the 

zone, it’s massive. 

Previous work history? I started my sports 

management career as sponsorship manager 

of the New Zealand Rugby Union during the 

mid-1990s as the sport moved from amateur 

to professional, helping establish the Super 

Rugby franchises in New Zealand. After 

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Rohan with Kieron Achara (Great Britain 

Senior Men’s Basketball team captain)

STAYING 

BALANCED 

& HEALTHY 

through the silly season 

With the end of another year and the madness of the holiday 

season approaching, there are many pressures which can take 

the joy out of a time that can be spent connecting with people 

and having a well-deserved break. 

desired appearance is one of my deepest 

passions. 

Creating more balance 

Step 1 Is to be aware of and understand that 

society’s view on this time of year can have a 

deep effect on your own views and feelings. 

BY DANIELLE ROBERTS 

One thing that puts us on the back 

foot in terms of health and stress 

levels is heading into the holiday 

season with a mindset of how “horrible and 

busy” this time will be for you. This will in 

fact manifest itself in your life the way you 

think it will. 

Sometimes things come up that we 

have no control over. However, we have 

the power to choose how we react or what 

our mindset is in these situations. Stress 

only creates more tension in our lives and 

relationships, and greater imbalances in the 

physical body. 

What if you started to approach this 

year’s holiday season with the fresh pair of 

eyes? Don’t put yourself on the back foot by 

already thinking that you are going to have 

a rough time. Instead become more mindful 

and aware of when your thoughts go into 

these old patterns. 

Along with time pressure and financial 

concerns at this time of year, is an awareness 

of how our body is. Sunshine, warmer 

weather, holidays and beaches are meant 

to be a fun, joyous time to recharge for 

the upcoming year. Instead for many, it's 

filled with more stress about how our body 

doesn’t look the way we want it to, in our 

summer clothes and swimwear. 

The same principles above apply for this 

situation. Don’t bring past “perceived failures” 

into this summer season. Don’t keep 

trying similar approaches like dieting, and 

thinking similar thought processes into how 

you desire to transform your body. Start 

with a change in thoughts and learn to approach 

yourself and your body with greater 

love, acceptance and compassion. 

Helping people change their mindsets so 

they can achieve their health, happiness and 

Step 2 Is to take an active role in changing 

your thoughts and views from the negative 

ones of society. This means allowing 

yourself time to recognise these negative 

thought patterns, and then let them go. 

If you find it hard to move past certain 

thought processes that may be holding you 

back from happiness, seeking guidance 

from someone who can help you work 

through forgiving these patterns will be 

key to your transformation. For more 

information on how you can be assisted 

in this area, email me at danielle@ 

fuelnutrition.co.nz. 

Step 3 MAKE THE TIME for the activities 

you love - this will help fill up your self-love 

cup. Make time for things that bring you 

great joy. When we have greater joy, we have 

DANIELLE ROBERTS (Nutritionist) is dedicated to helping people enjoy a healthy 

and knowledgeable relationship with food. Her business Fuel Nutrition allows her to 

share her passion for nutrition and healthy living. Danielle is a freelance nutritionist 

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greater lightness, love, flow and motivation 

to our energy. This also means we have 

more energy to put back into our lives and 

give to others. A lot of people are not good 

at giving back to themselves. Some think 

it is selfish, others think they are not worth 

respecting themselves, some don’t feel they 

have enough time and fall into the pressures 

of life. Whatever the reason, we need to learn 

to look after our own health and make it a 

priority. Don’t leave it until you are ill to start 

making changes. 

The physical body 

An added stress for many is that they haven’t 

managed to achieve the summer body they 

desire. Often these people need to address 

the quality of their thoughts and their level 

of self-love and self-respect, in terms of 

how they are prioritising their health. The 

physical body reacts to all stresses; physical, 

mental and emotional. Usually those finding 

it hard to achieve health, happiness and their 

desired body shape often have imbalances in 

all areas of their lives, allowing stress to affect 

their hormones, cellular health and energy 

levels. 

Step 3 Nutrition for nourishment, selfrespect 

and sustainable change. The times 

of following restrictive, depressing, fear 

building diets are slowly fading. People are 

starting to realise that the old ways of doing 

things are no longer serving our health – 

they are creating more stress; fuelling a 

downward spiral of disappointment and 

lack of results. 

Top nutrition tips 

1. Go with the flow and rhythms of your 

body. If you are stressed, go with foods 

that are easier to digest and create more 

flow in the body, such as nutrient-dense 

smoothies or soups. 

2. Trial meals without inflammatory foods, 

like wheat, gluten (a large percentage of 

people) and for some dairy and meat. 

3. Eat greater amounts of plant-based 

foods. Don’t cut out fruit; choose 

nutrient-dense medicinal fruits like 

berries, bananas, pineapple, and pawpaw. 

4. Drink at least two litres of water each day. 

5. Start your day with warm water and 

freshly squeezed lemon. Some people 

may need apple cider vinegar (with 

mother culture in it). This will get the 

digestive juices flowing. 

6. If you get nervous or anxious regularly, 

decrease/cut out caffeine. 

7. Listen to your body when it is physically 

hungry (empty stomach, gurgling 

noises), and eat nutrient-dense meals at 

this point. Then stop eating when you 

are feeling pleasantly satisfied, save any 

left-overs for another meal. This means 

you will be save time, money and stay in 

tune with how much your body needs, 

rather than overfeeding it out of habit 

or “thinking” it is what you need. Our 

bodies know best. 

For great deals on eating plans and 

wellness coaching to get your mindset on 

the right track in line with your eating, 

contact Danielle at danielle@fuelnutrition. 

co.nz or 027 445 347. 

Creating more balance 

Step 1 Work on all areas of your life and 

start creating change with the steps above. 

Remember; if you find it hard to get out of 

the prison of negative thinking, then you 

could need some help doing so. 

Step 2 Exercise doing the things you love. 

If you are completely stressed out, the last 

thing that is going to be good for you and 

your desires is to doing something that you 

dislike. Just because one form of exercise 

works for one person doesn’t mean it will 

work for you. The more you do things 

you enjoy, the more your stress levels will 

decrease and the less stress hormones you 

will have, resulting in less inflammation and 

the less your body will want to hold on to 

any excess undesirable weight. 

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INSPO Fitness Journal 

TRIES... 

The Fitbit Ionic is the latest 

smartwatch to be released - just in time 

for your Christmas stocking. INSPO Fitness 

Journal’s Alison Storey was invited to the launch event 

to test-drive this new technology and the awardwinning 

personal trainer was surprisingly impressed. 

The latest Fitbit Ionic smartwatch is 

definitely a smart-looking thing. 

At first glance the screen seems a bit 

wieldy, but perhaps they rightly figured it’s 

tricky to wear reading glasses while exercising. 

The Fitbit Ionic boasts capacity for 300+ 

songs, works with Paywave (in Australia but 

soon to be launched in NZ), lets you track 

water and food, and as well as the expected 

steps, days of exercise, floors climbed, 

and distance covered, it has links to Strava, 

social media and loadable apps that provide 

accountability and competition. Plus getting 

notifications from your phone directly to 

your wrist proves handier than you might 

think while exercising. 

New to this Fitbit offering is direct 

connectivity to both Bluetooth scales and 

state-of-the-art wireless headphones. It also 

has a battery life of up to five days which is 

impressive for any smart device. 

The human body was built to move, and 

inactivity is now the single biggest contributor 

to disease. Ironically right up there with 

it, is sleep deprivation. 

So, people are staying awake longer doing 

nothing and getting ill from it. 

This needs to stop, and Fitbit has a keen 

eye on the fact this is where the health industry 

is headed. Its philosophy to use its enormous 

data gathering power to help insurers 

and populations monitor biomarkers like 

sleep, daily activity and resting heart rates 

positions them snuggly between the markets 

of medical and consumer. 

In line with this philosophy, Fitbit shares 

a strategically beneficial relationship with 

Diabetes NZ. Three-quarters of the 40 people 

per day diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 

could reverse their diagnosis with changes to 

diet and activity levels. (Statistics show there 

are eight lower leg amputations a week in 

New Zealand due to Type 2, and you would 

think this motivation enough not to develop 

the disease). Diabetes NZ’s successful work 

with Fitbit in inspiring diabetics to move, 

adds weight to the theory that you don’t need 

motivation to act but that you can flip it - act 

first, and motivation comes through seeing 

the data. 

As a trainer (or a doctor) access to accurate 

rather than objective data transforms 

the ability to guide training programmes and 

advice. Tracking in depth biomarkers on a 

consistent basis provides concrete information 

to help clients understand how habits, 

healthy or unhealthy, directly affect those 

levels over a sustained period. This data 

makes it very clear where tangible changes 

can be made, however it’s alarming how 

much activity you actually have to do, to 

cover 12,000 steps plus the recommended 

30mins of activity per day. 

Probably the most valuable and topical 

function on the Fitbit Ionic is its in-depth 

sleep stages tracking. Sleep deprivation has 

been directly linked with increased stress, 

obesity, high blood pressure and its fair share 

of accidents. Considering we are sleeping 

on average two hours less per night than the 

previous generation, lack of sleep is in danger 

of becoming a very real mortality risk. Understanding 

when and why deep sleep, light 

sleep and REM happens and when it doesn’t, 

provides ongoing evidence for change and 

guides strategies to optimise recovery. 

Due to the global data on your wrist, your 

amount of sleep and cardio fitness can be 

benchmarked against your age and gender 

group, as well as against your personal 

averages. 

As a performance device, there is some 

hefty sport science behind its monitoring 

capabilities, and Fitbit Ionic’s upcoming 

collaboration with Adidas should prove its 

worth in enabling personalised exercise prescription, 

injury prevention, nutrition and 

recovery strategies. 

Enabling high performance coaches to 

measure sleep efficiency in long haul travelling 

athletes and monitor how this affects 

recovery and heart rates is already proving a 

world class tool in prevention of injury (the 

likelihood of which goes up an incredible 170 

percent with less than six hours sleep). 

For those without coaches, the Fitbit Ionic 

has a handy coach function with guided 

workouts between 7 and 20mins, and if its 

de-stress you need, the relax function is a 

guided breathing exercise. 

As a one stop health and fitness shop, the 

Fitbit Ionic ceaselessly reminds you to do 

more and applauds you if you have a day full 

of steps and sport. The social media interaction, 

challenges, trophies and badges aim 

to build in accountability and reward, and in 

February 2018 Fitbit is planning another celebrity 

challenge; pitting Fitbit users against 

television personalities and triathletes. 

There is still one trick though – if there is 

no one checking on you to make sure you’ve 

done the activity, it may become easier to 

ignore the vibrations and beeps telling you 

to move and keep watching reality shows. So 

thankfully trainers are not made redundant, 

but are in fact more empowered to help 

through combining their knowledge and 

coaching skills with this very smart device. 

Oh, and did I mention you can swim with 

it? That’s yet another definite bonus. 


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There’s always something new to savour, 

as well as some returning faves. Made right 

here in New Zealand with the finest quality 

ingredients, Donovans Seasonal Collection 

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Available while stocks last at leading 

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Whether you are spoiling a loved one, 

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HAY 

FEVER? 

How to prepare your home 

this pollen season 

If you experience hay fever symptoms, like a runny nose, 

itchy or watery eyes or sneezing, it’s important to keep your 

home healthy by cutting down on allergens. 

Pollen season typically strikes during 

spring and summer, with pollen levels 

tending to be higher on warm dry days. 

“Limiting your exposure to pollen, 

particularly in your home, can really help,” 

said Letitia O’Dwyer, chief executive of the 

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ. 

“The majority of people affected by seasonal 

hay fever are allergic to dust mites, pollen or 

mould.” 

“We’ve developed some spring cleaning 

tips to help you prepare your home.” 

“Sensitive Choice ® approved products 

have been assessed by an independent panel. 

Next time you are out shopping, look for the 

reassuring blue butterfly on product packaging, 

including bedding, cleaning products, 

vacuum cleaners, and more. 

Sensitive Choice ® has helped New Zealanders 

reduce their allergy reactions for 

many years. Its partners provide funds for 

research and education led by the Asthma 

and Respiratory Foundation NZ to reduce 

the health, social and economic impacts of 

asthma and allergies in New Zealand. 

If you are one of the thousands of New 

Zealanders with asthma or allergy symptoms, 

visit the Sensitive Choice ® website sensitivechoice.co.nz 

for products and services 

that may be a better choice for you and your 

family. 

Ms O’Dwyer urges New Zealanders to 

speak to their doctor or pharmacist, take 

prescribed medications and create an allergy-free 

home environment to help keep 

spring and summer allergies well managed. 

Follow these tips so that your family can 

breathe easier this allergy season: 

• Wash sheets, pillowcases, soft toys in the 

bedroom weekly in water hotter than 55°C. 

• Cover mattresses, quilts and pillows with 

dust mite-resistant encasings. 

• Open curtains and air bedding in the sunshine 

and give them a regular clean. 

• Consider venetian blinds or flat blinds, 

which are easier than heavy curtains to 

clean. 

• Use a damp or electrostatic cloth to dust 

hard surfaces (including floors). 

• Ask someone else to do the vacuuming, as 

it increases allergens in the air for up to 

20 minutes. Also consider using a vacuum 

cleaner with an asthma and allergy sensitive 

HEPA filter. 

• Keep rooms dry and well ventilated. 

• Clear out the clutter. 

Another way to manage hay fever and/ 

or allergy symptoms is to use products that 

may reduce allergy triggers in day-to-day 

life. 

The Sensitive Choice ® programme was 

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TRACE 

ELEMENTS 

In this month’s column, 

Monica van der Weerd 

takes a closer look at trace 

elements - namely what they 

are and why we need them? 

BY MONICA VAN DE WEERD 

Trace elements are minerals the body 

requires every day. You receive them 

through your diet, specifically a whole 

food diet of greens, fruits, grains, fish, meat 

and nuts/seeds. 

The daily amounts of these trace minerals 

needed can be very small. For example the 

daily dose needed of iodine is one tenth of 

a milligram. Small as these amounts are – a 

lack of trace elements can seriously impair 

your health and wellbeing. 

Here are a few examples: 

CHROMIUM 

Chromium exists in many natural foods 

including brewer’s yeast, meats, potatoes (especially 

the skins), cheese, molasses, spices, 

whole-grain breads and cereals, and fresh 

fruit and vegetables. 

It helps the body burn sugar, and to turn 

fats, carbohydrates and proteins into energy. 

Chromium supports blood sugar levels and is 

therefore recommended for type 2 diabetes 

and weight management. 

IODINE 

New Zealand soils are low in iodine but this 

can be derived from seaweed, seafood and fish. 

Iodine is used by the thyroid gland for 

the production of hormones essential for 

growth, reproduction, nerve and bone 

formation. Studies have shown mild to moderate 

iodine deficiency can affect hearing, 

intelligence and mental capability. 

Cases of severe iodine deficiency can 

result in goitre (swelling of the thyroid gland) 

and hypothyroidism (caused by insufficient 

production of the thyroid hormone by the 

thyroid gland). It is also associated with 

lethargy. 

IRON 

Iron is found in foods like beetroot, spinach, 

broccoli and meat. When you lack iron the 

body cannot produce enough red blood 

cells. Iron deficiency may also result in skin 

problems. 

Lack of iron may be caused by a dietary 

deficiency; blood loss or mal absorption and 

can lead to tiredness, dizziness, pale skin, 

breathlessness and brittle nails. 

ZINC 

A lack of zinc can lead to symptoms of loss 

of appetite, taste changes, impotence, mental 

slowness and wound healing. 

Zinc is needed in every function and 

structure of every cell membrane and in the 

production of enzymes. 

Zinc is found in beef and lamb, pumpkin 

seeds, spinach, chickpeas and yoghurt. 

A zinc test is easy to do. When you cannot 

taste the zinc – your body needs more. 

These are just a few of the trace elements 

the body requires every day.They show how 

important a balanced daily diet is. 

Due to your health, during pregnancy, 

due to mal absorption or medication. you 

may need more trace minerals than are 

being supplied through your diet. 

For results and safety, it is important to 

take the right combination that can be absorbed. 

I personally like to recommend trace 

minerals in a liquid form or a whole food 

supplement in liquid or tablet, as these are 

easy to absorb and have the correct ratios. 

Please get specialised advice and if symptoms 

persist – talk to your health professional. 

Natural health works – with the right 

advice. 

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43

CREATING 

FIT FUTURES 

Fit Futures opened its doors 

five years ago and has been 

helping people redefine 

their limits and overcome 

challenges ever since. 


The Hillcrest gym, run by David Robson, 

is set up specifically to help people 

with physical disabilities, tailoring 

training programmes to suit their needs and 

ensure they achieve their specific personal 

goals. 

“Each client is focused on making gradual 

progress and doing what many would consider 

impossible, like walking and running at full 

strength where previously they may not have 

been able to move without a supportive device 

such as a walker or walking stick,” explains 

David. 

One of his star members is Diana McGillivray, 

who is attempting to complete the Round 

the Bridges 6km walk with only the help of 

walking sticks. 

Diana lives with Cerebral Palsy but her attitude 

and commitment to seek out challenges 

and overcome them is truly inspiring. 

She says that since becoming a member of 

the FitFutures team, the effects have flowed 

over to all areas of her life. 

"Fit Futures is a place where I get to better 

myself in a safe and friendly environment. 

My confidence in other parts of my life has 

increased; I give 100 percent and always leave 

with a smile and knowledge that I improved 

on my last session." 

Diana credits the team that motivate her to 

take on these challenges and to keep pushing 

her limits. 

“Having such a supportive and dedicated 

team behind me inspires me to push myself 

even more and Round the Bridges is just the 

challenge I've been looking for to prove to 

myself and others that anything is possible.” 

Round the Bridges will be the biggest challenge 

Diana has taken on so far, but she knows 

it won’t be the last. She’s already planning to 

compete in the event annually and has her 

sights set on completing a mud run at some 

point in the future. 

Diana isn’t just involved in her own challenges, 

as she, alongside David, is a judge for 

the New Zealand Wheelchair Bodybuilding 

Federation, which is the first of its kind in 

Australasia. David founded and is president 

Round the Bridges is just 

the challenge I've been 

looking for to prove to 

myself and others that 

anything is possible. 

of the New Zealand Wheelchair Bodybuilding 

Federation. 

Diana has been involved since the beginning 

(2013) and thinks it’s great that people 

with disabilities have the opportunity to 

compete in an organisation that has world 

recognition. 

FitFutures has 25 members, each with their 

own challenges, goals and aspirations. “One 

member would like to walk independently by 

the end of next year; another would like to lose 

20kgs (not easy when you can only exercise 

using your upper body)," says David. 

"One member came to me with almost no 

function on his left side; he now presses 8kg 

dumbbells overhead and can fully extend his 

left arm and leg.” 

David says these are just a couple of examples 

that make it all worth it. 

"Setting each Fit Futures member up for a 

lifetime of healthy living and teaching them 

how to incorporate fitness into their lives is 

hugely rewarding, as is being part of the lives 

of some amazing people.” 

"I hope the achievements of our members 

will encourage other people living with 

disabilities to not only improve their physical 

wellbeing, but to meet like-minded people and 

enjoy being a part of the community." 

Photos by Nikki Kim 

More than 5500 runners and walkers are set 

to participate in Lugton's Round the Bridges 

event on Sunday, November 19. One of New 

Zealand's oldest and most beloved annually 

contested events, Lugton's Round the 

Bridges attracts participants of all ages and 

abilities, from elite athletes through to first 

timers, families and children. 

Established in 1945 by the Hamilton Harrier 

Club (now known as Hamilton City Hawks), 

Lugton's Round the Bridges started out as 

a road race designed to showcase some 

of New Zealand's top athletes, with past 

participants including Barry Magee, Peter 

Snell and Dick Quax. 


CLIMBING 

TO VICTORY 

Tauranga’s Bonnie McCash 

says she can now set her sights 

on anything after hiking almost 

6000 metres above sea level. 

Bonnie was one of 27 people to climb 

Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro recently, 

to fundraise for the Mental Health 

Foundation. 

The group of Kiwis and 76 local porters 

took seven days to hike Africa's highest peak, 

which is 5895 metres above sea level. 

“It was big, but it was how do you eat an 

elephant? One bite at a time. It’s the same with 

Kilimanjaro,” says Bonnie. 

The distance was a challenge but so too was 

the mountain’s extreme climate. There were 

glaciers, snow and freezing temperatures, as 

well as excruciating desert-like heat. 

“Kilimanjaro isn’t a physical thing, it’s a 

mental challenge; you can do whatever you set 

your mind to.” 

It’s not the first time Bonnie faced a mental 

challenge head on. The 38-year-old lives with 

schizoaffective disorder. 

“I’ve come so far and everyone who knows 

me is so proud. But it hasn’t happened all of a 

sudden, you need to be patient with yourself 

and your recovery. 

“It’s important to have a good support 

system, a purpose such as working and a good 

team who supports you.” Bonnie’s adventure 

was another step in her journey. “I wanted 

to show that we can still do amazing things 

whether we’ve had a mental illness or not. 

“It’s about knowing yourself, what you’re 

capable of, how you can stretch yourself, 

staying positive and having a support system 

is really important – a lot of people feel they 

have to go through a mental illness alone but 

they don’t have to.” 

Preparation is important and Bonnie gave 

Kilimanjaro her all by preparing mentally 

and physically. 

“I went to the gym Monday to Thursday, 

climbed up and down Mount Maunganui 

every Saturday and went for a long walk on 

Sundays with the other ladies doing Kilimanjaro. 

I lost 14kg in preparation for my training.” 

Bonnie’s hard work paid off. “Climbing 

above the clouds and seeing the sunrise come 

up above the clouds was amazing.” 

She made it to Gilman’s Point, which is just 

shy of the summit. “I got to the top of the crater 

edge but I didn’t reach the summit because 

I fell behind and there wasn’t enough time to 

catch the rest of the team. 

“I want to try Kilimanjaro again to reach the 

summit. I can be a bit hard on myself actually. 

I do realise it was quite an achievement, a once 

in a lifetime kind of thing.” 

Bonnie says there was more to the adventure 

than the physical achievement. She 

formed strong friendships, discovered a passion 

for the outdoors and realised her personal 

potential. 

“The sky is the limit,” she says. She says the 

key is taking small bites, one at a time. 

“Set realistic goals for where you are at the 

moment and don’t be afraid to step out of your 

comfort zone slightly. Have that first goal as 

something that you know you can achieve, and 

then make it slightly harder, then you realise 

‘oh I am capable of doing these things’.” 

For more information, visit 

mentalhealth.org.nz 

Resilience for Life Workshop: Learn how to 

Navigate through Life’s Ups and Downs 

Adult life is full of challenges; our financial independence, our 

careers, our relationships as well our children/ families. Feeling 

overwhelmed and/or anxious is a natural by-product of such 

experiences or situations. 

Chronic stress can occur in response to everyday stressors 

that are ignored or poorly managed. The consequences of 

chronic stress are serious, particularly as it contributes to 

anxiety and depression. 

Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that 

causes both a loss of contact with reality (psychosis) and mood 

problems (depression or mania). 

It can be thought of as a mix of mental health conditions. 

There can be a wide range of symptoms that occur and, for 

each person, the experience will be unique. Often, people with 

schizoaffective disorder will see their doctor for problems with 

mood, daily functioning, or abnormal thoughts. 

Schizoaffective disorder is difficult to accurately diagnose as 

it contains so many elements of other mental health conditions. 

Regular and thorough checks with your doctor over time are 

important to help build a picture of any difficulties you may be 

experiencing. 

If you think you have schizoaffective disorder, or you are 

worried about a loved one, it’s important to talk to your doctor 

or counsellor, or someone else you can trust, as a first step to 

getting the important help you or they need. It’s important to get 

diagnosis and treatment as early as possible. 

Skills for building resilience 

included in the course are; 

þ Understanding feelings in self and others and empathy training 

þ Mindfulness & Attention Training 

þ Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts 

þ Identifying Role Models & Support Networks 

þ Problem Solving Strategy 

þ Step plans to face challenges 

þ Conflict Resolution & Assertiveness Training 

þ … and many more… 

For more information 

or to enrol, contact: 


Email: jenny@jennybell.co.nz 

Phone: 027 245 2749 


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BOOK CORNER 

Top 

pick 

It’s a rare Christmas tree that doesn’t have at least 

one book underneath it. There’s nothing quite like the 

opportunity to sit and relax with a good read - and this 

year has seen more than its fair share of excellent books. 

The INSPO Fitness Journal team share our favourite 

reads recommended for your Santa stockings… 

Iris Grace 

Arabella Carter-Johnson 

(Penguin, $38) 

While this isn’t a new release and it is 

some time since I discovered this book, 

it still lingers. Make the effort to find 

or order it from your local bookstore. 

Written by Arabella, the mother of Iris 

Grace (who is on the autistic spectrum), 

it immerses you in the challenges 

and the joys of life and motherhood. 

Engaging and thought provoking, you’ll 

be immersed in the emotional journey 

and the stunning artworks of Iris Grace, 

as well as the cat which changed her life. 

Google Iris Grace for an insight into her 

artwork and you’ll want to know more. 

For the beach 

(his & hers) 

The Break by Marian Keyes 

(Penguin Random House, $38) 

Girl in Snow by Danya Kufafka 

(MacMillan, $34.99) 

Friend Request by Laura Marshall 

(Hachette, $34.99) 

Gather The Daughters by Jennie 

Melamed 


Force of Nature by Jane Harper 

(MacMillan, $34.99) 

The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale 

Ladies Book Club by Sophie Green 


The Burial Hour by Jeffrey Deaver 


THE SKIPPER’S DIARY 

New Zealand’s 1949 Cricket Tour of England ‘The Forty Niners’ 

($79.95, The Cricket Publishing Company) 


Sir Richard Hadlee brings to life his 

father’s day-to-day, meticulous account 

of the 1949 NZ Cricket tour of England. 

‘The Forty Niners’ tour holds a special 

place in New Zealand cricket history, it was a 

successful tour that earned NZ credibility as a 

cricketing nation and made a profit. But more 

importantly “it was an eight month tour based 

around friendship bond, camaraderie, outside 

of the performances on the field of play and 

it’s a story that needs to be brought to life, 

told and kept alive.” 

Sir Richard decided to bring his father’s 

diary to life after a conversation with commentator 

Brian Waddle in 2014 about touring 

and the changes over the years. 

The project has been in the works ever 

since that conversation and after getting the 

green light from his brothers. 

“A raw manuscript was typed out by a 

lady who spent about a year doing it, so I had 

a manuscript to work from, but there were 

so many gaps because she found it difficult 

to read dad’s writing - obviously because so 

much was crammed into a page.” 

Sir Richard used a magnifying glass and 

countless hours filling in the blanks and deciphering 

his father’s writing and getting all the 

detail right. 

“It was quite restless work where you just 

want to get it finished and it took me eight 

months to do the part that I needed to get 

done, to have a manuscript that was a readable 

document so a publisher could look at it 

and put it into book form.” 

Sir Richard says the process was long and 

by no means easy, but is extremely satisfied 

with the result. 

The book comes with a DVD documentary 

about the tour and can be purchased at 

www.theskippersdiary1949.com 


A LIFE-SAVING WORKOUT WITH 

ZOË BELL 

New Zealand stunt-woman, Hollywood actress and actionhero 

Zoë Bell returns home this month to host what could be 

the most important workout that participants have taken part 

in, as part of a new Reebok initiative. 

Reebok is hosting New Zealand’s biggest, 

free, female-only, self-defense 

class event on November 23, with 

Reebok Confidence Unleashed ambassador 

Zoe Bell. 

Coinciding with White Ribbon Day 

(November 25) - an annual day to raise 

awareness of violence towards women - the 

free event is open to more than 100 women 

and will include a Body Combat warm-up 

and workout and concentrated self-defense 

training conducted by S.A.F.E self-defense. 

According to White Ribbon, New Zealand 

has one of the highest rates of violence 

towards women in the world. Helen Russell, 

Reebok Brand Activation Pacific senior 

manager says Confidence Unleashed is 

an opportunity to empower women to 

feel confident and capable of protecting 

themselves. 

“This will be the first of its kind in New 

Zealand. There are lots of great events for 

women focusing on health and fitness, but 

we wanted to do things differently and offer 

a free, large-scale event that focused on 

potentially life-saving skills. 

“Confidence Unleashed will educate 

women on potential risks and how to deal 

with them so they can go about their lives 

confidently.” 

Reebok Confidence Unleashed 

event details: 

Date: Thursday November 23, 2017 

Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm 

Location: Shed 10, 89 Quay St. Queens Wharf. 

Registration: reebokconfidenceunleashed.co.nz 

Registration is free. There are up to 100 spots 

available. The event is R18. 

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Massages last 15 minutes so they can easily be fitted into 

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Hamilton's premiere dance school 

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We also offer gift vouchers - the perfect gift for Christmas. 

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3. A few of the Fitness is Fun Group happy to have 

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1. The race took in stunning 

scenery and backdrops 

OUT AND ABOUT 

THE TARAWERA TRAIL MARATHON AND 50KM 

Photos 1-5 

A spectacular point-to-point course from geyser to volcano. The only 

marathon or ultramarathon in the world to start in the middle of an active 

geyser field – from geyser to volcano, the Tarawera Trail Marathon and 

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the air, and finishes at the soothing waters of Hot Water Beach on Lake 

Tarawera. The stunning Tikitapu Trail Run is also part of the event, offering 

16km and 23km options. Photos by Allan Ure (photos4sale.co.nz) 

4. Laughing through the challenge 

- Anne-Marie Case-Miller 

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6. Katheryn Woodd and Barbie 

9. Nicole Larsen and Jack In A Box 

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JUST HORSING AROUND 

Photos 6-9 

Action from the recent 

Otorohanga Pony Club ODE. 

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7. Kate Potter and 

Sweet Dreams 

8. Olivia Sherborne 

and Sniper 

RUGBY LEAGUE 

Photos 10-12 

Action from the New Zealand Rugby 

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Tournament. Photos by Photosport. 

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Cataracts can also be present at birth, develop 

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