What Working Out Means to a Master Trainer

“Working out is my bank for energy. When I lack energy, that’s where I go. It’s 'me' time, away from the daily grind.

Exercise has this mysterious component – you know it’s going to make you feel good, but you never know just how good until after you do it. There are days when working out puts me on such a high that I get chills, and other days it makes me feel like Muhammed Ali after a fight – like I can do anything. 

There are long-term benefits of exercise too – it helps manage stress levels and non-communicable diseases, and keeps you feeling young. It’s so important to your overall wellbeing."

"What I love most about being an F45 Master Trainer is how rewarding it is to help others. The program caters to time-poor individuals, people like me, who get bored and distracted easily, and all-rounder fitness types who love training with other people for motivation.

As a trainer, nothing is about you – everything is about the clients. It’s comforting to know that all the hard work that you put in is to benefit someone else. There is so much pride to take away from that. 

If I could, I would train 5 or 6 times a week, on top of coaching. But, I also believe in having a balanced work/rest cycle, so juggling uni studies, two young kids, a jet-setting husband and coaching duties helps keep me in check.  

Realistically, I aim to train 3-4 times each week, and because I’m mostly cardio-based, I make sure that I include strength training in at least one session.”