INSPO Fitness Journal March 2018

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WELLBEING – YOUR WAY I’m stressed, I need to sleep more, I need to work less. I’m tired, I don’t have energy to train, it’s too hard to eat healthy all the time. I have no drive, I need to find my passion in life, I’m just not happy. BY SHANE WAY These are all comments I’ve heard consistently during my first year as a personal trainer - from my clients, my friends, my family, my colleagues and even myself. When you ask most people what they want in life, it’s happiness, a work life balance and good health – yet for most of us it seems to be impossible, but why? Why is it so hard to achieve a full quality of life, why is it so hard to look after ourselves, why is it so hard to look after our personal wellbeing? We all have stress, we all get tired and we all have days where we want to stay in bed and hide from the world. Occasionally that’s fine – but if that describes your daily life, it’s time for change. I have recently transitioned from a personal trainer to a wellbeing coach, because even though it’s my job to help people achieve their physical goals, there always seem to be barriers and struggles in other aspects of their lives that impede results. When you become a personal trainer, people tell you that you’ll also become a councillor – personally I love that, which is why I’ve decided, in my own way, to become both. I can’t help someone lose weight if they are stressed. I can’t help someone train hard if they are exhausted and my most successful clients are the ones who have a holistic approach to life and concentrate on their overall wellbeing. Wellbeing is defined as the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy – and I believe these are all feelings we should achieve daily. Yet if you ask someone if they feel happy, healthy and comfortable in their day-to-day life, it’s not that often people can honestly say they do. So, what’s the key to achieving wellbeing? I’m sorry to tell you this, but there isn’t one. Just like exercise, just like nutrition, our wellbeing is a journey that is going to be different for all of us, so we need to stop looking at what wellbeing is in general, but what wellbeing means to us individually, and then achieving wellbeing – your way. Just like a training programme or nutrition plan, it needs to be individually tailored to your wants and needs. What is important in your life? What will help you achieve happiness? What will help you achieve a full quality of life – a life that gets you out of bed in the morning with a smile on your face which lasts until you hit the pillow at the end of the day? We live a lifestyle that is full of responsibility, challenges, pressure and commitments, and there is nothing wrong with this. Responsibility is good – it keeps us accountable. Challenges are good – they push us to achieve our goals. Pressure is good – it helps us strive to be a better version of ourselves. Commitment is good – it gives us a reason to live each day. The downside is when we allow ourselves to become stressed, tired, unhealthy and lose track of our personal wellbeing. So how do you achieve your own personal version of wellbeing, your way? I can’t give you all the answers. I’m simply someone who has an opinion, a perspective and a personal goal to not only achieve wellbeing, but to help others do the same. So here are my top five tips to help you achieve wellbeing, your way. 1: Define Wellbeing | Not by other’s standards, by your standards Wellbeing is different to all of us – so figure out what’s important to you. Whether it’s good health, strength and fitness, career and purpose, family and friends, social life, down time and relaxation, self-worth and acceptance, confidence and charisma, happiness and quality of life. Maybe it’s one of these, maybe it’s none. Figure out what balance, quality of life and wellbeing means to you. Define it, own it. 2. Stop Prioritising | Everything that’s important to you is important How many times have you made a list of what’s important to you, then decided what’s most important and what’s least important? Don’t do it – it devalues things and makes us concentrate on certain aspects of our life only, and that is when we lose balance. Everything that you want out of life is important, everything that is important to you is what helps you achieve wellbeing 3: Set Goals | Vivacious, Audacious, Exciting and Exhilarating Goals Don’t be afraid of setting goals – they are something that we can succeed at, can fail at, can learn from and re-evaluate and re-define at any stage. So, if you want to something big, something crazy, something that makes your soul soar and your heart smile then do it. If you fail, who cares? Failure is what makes success, and success is a huge part of wellbeing. 4: Live your Truth | Do it for you, and only you – It’s Your Wellbeing Why do what others want you to do? Why fall to the social pressures of what others think is right? Do what you think is right, do it for you. As long as you do it with drive, morals, values and stay true to who you are, then you’re succeeding in life and succeeding on your personal wellbeing journey. 5: Enjoy life and be happy | We only get one, so make the most of it As defined earlier – wellbeing is the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. So, base your wellbeing plan with this being your overall goal. Aim to be healthy, aim to be happy. Aim to find self-love and stop caring what others think as quite frankly it’s none of their business. As long as you are happy, that’s all that matters – find wellbeing, find it your way. 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 proposed model of change for Mental Health and Addiction services in Waikato. 24 INSPO – FITNESS JOURNAL MARCH 2018
RUNNING FOR LIFELINE NZ A desire to help support Lifeline NZ sees 20-year-old Samantha Hall pound the pavements most days, training for the 42.2km Rotorua Marathon later this year. The Hamilton student is passionate about helping people, and set herself the challenge to raise money and awareness for Lifeline NZ some months ago. “Lifeline is an amazing organisation which relies fully on volunteers and donations after having its government funding cut. “Mental health issues are serious in New Zealand, and most people will know someone (or themselves) who have suffered from depression or anxiety. I think it’s so important that awareness and funds are raised for Lifeline as it really can save lives.” Sponsored by King Honey (which has supplied Samantha with honey to sell, with money raised going to Lifeline NZ), she has also set up a fundraising page at rotoruamarathon2018.everydayhero.com/nz/runningfor-lives. “I want to make a difference. Running a marathon has been a long term goal of mine and I wish to complete it while raising funds for Lifeline charity and providing inspiration and motivation to others.” When not training, Samantha is studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Wintec. “This is training to work with the moderate and high risk clients who are unable to attend standard gyms. I started my three year Sport Science degree in 2015, wanting to work with clients and help them to achieve their health and fitness goals, to use exercise to change their lives and improve their quality of life.” She also works as a personal trainer at Cambridge Fitness Centre. “I was never into team sports in school, but got into running in 2015, when I ran my first half marathon, for which I trained hard,” she says. “After completing it, my mindset changed and I felt that I could achieve anything so long as I put in the hard work and dedication. “I’ve continued running half marathons, and now decided it’s time for a marathon.” After choosing to enter the Rotorua Marathon (May 5, 2018), Samantha has been training hard to increase her distances and weekly mileage. “It has taken a few months to get into a routine regarding training and finding what works best for me,” she admits. “I aim to run approx 60km each week, and this increases further as I get closer to the marathon.” For more information, visit rotoruamarathon2018. everydayhero.com/nz/running-for-lives Naturally Healthy Health Stores and Clinics www.naturallyhealthy.co.nz /naturallyhealthynz Yoga for Athletes & Everyone Balance Yoga offers yoga classes for all types of bodies. You don’t need to be an athlete, and you don’t need to be flexible. Come and try yoga with our experienced, professional teachers can discover how yoga can help you move better, stretch better and breathe better. Classes six days a week. Why should athletes do yoga? • Develop and maintain muscular balance • Reduce your chance of injury • Mindfully stretch out your tight spots • Improve your range of motion, coordination and core strength • Develop body awareness and mental focus • Faster, more effective recovery For class timetable and full details visit www.balanceyoga.co.nz or contact Sarah 027 287 3444 Frans van de Weerd: physiotherapy (acc reg) • Homeopathy • Fertility • Cranio sacral therapy • Bowen therapy • Food Sensitivity testing • Massage therapy • Facials • Knowledgeable staff • Instore tastings: herbal teas; superfoods etc • In store displays & education • Professional therapeutic ranges • Best buys and deals • Bach Flowers blending & therapy appointments • Hair Analysis • Specialising in children & infants NATURALLY HEALTHY 106 London Street, Hamilton Central Ph 07 958 3845 Free customer parking on site Hours: 8am– 6pm Monday to Thursday 8am– 7pm Friday, 9am– 5pm Saturday INSPO – FITNESS JOURNAL MARCH 2018 25
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