Welcome to the team! We think you’re perfect for Fitness Gurls AUSTRALIA… but why does Fitness Gurls Magazine fit you so well? I remember seeing Claire Rae in the very first Fitness Gurls issue and she encompassed everything I thought a fit sexy female physique was like. That sparked my interest in Fitness Gurls and since then I’ve been a #1 fan of the magazine and girls. With the growing interest in fitness worldwide, people want to look and feel great and I plan to be a big part in that. Fitness Gurls are confident positive women and I hope that my fun and feisty character can inspire motivate, and relate to other girls.
How did you get started in fitness? I have always played sports and used to dance a lot when I was younger. Naturally competitive in most things, I found myself always trying to be better and this along with my sense of adventure, I would always be involved in anything active. I have danced on stage in Disneyland Paris, climbed Canyons in Spain, skied in New Zealand, caving and abseiling in England, and kayaking in France. Fitness has always been a part of my life and after school I used the gym to better my performance in team sports, until I found bikini competing and fitness modeling.
What is your biggest challenge in your fitness journey, and how did you over come it? Unfortunately, due to a previous eating disorder in my teenage years, my body is a lot more sensitive to foods than it used to be. I have to be really mindful about my diet to achieve the results I want to get but where there’s a will; there’s a way! The fitness lifestyle is a continual journey of learning new things and understanding your changing body.
What are you most proud of? I am proud of my range of skills I can offer and continue to develop. It is important to me to have intellect and character as well as a fit healthy body. Mindful training is a lot more effective; to understand the purpose of what you are doing and why, and to have other
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What does your typical workout look like ? I do like to train hard, and as a trainer I do take a keen interest in smart training. That’s using different training mechanisms to understand how my body responds to them and which are most effective. I take rest days as I need them and mix up my routine regularly. I don’t need a set plan, it comes almost as second nature to me! An example of my week is as follows: 1: Legs 2: Shoulders + Arms + Cardio 3: Back+ Cardio 4: Rest 5: Legs + Glutes 6: Plyos + Conditioning + Full Body 7: Rest + Cardio
interests hobbies and passions outside of just training. I think admirable athletes / figures are those who have a fit lifestyle but are just as able to devote time to other commitments.
What types of cardio work best for you? I like cardio that is a circuit style conditioning/ plyos, the stepper stair mill or sport activity.
What does your diet consist of? I eat a lot of nutritious ‘clean’ food but I do believe in flexible dieting all year round so long as you train hard enough and have things in moderation.
What’s the one thing you would tell someone getting started in fitness? Consistency is key. Be patient. Work hard. Learn what works for your body and remember to balance your fitness goals with other important parts of life.
Whats next for you? at Ahh, wherever the wind takes me! I may compete again later in the year or the start of 2017, but so far I have been focusing on my work and training business, as well as my own fitness goals. I will try and travel sometime this year, visit my family in England and I’d love to try and make it back over to the States.