Being able to say ‘yes’ to different opportunities and pastimes is providing a new focus for rower Juliette Haigh. The three-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist retired from her 15-year rowing career in December last year. “Life is very different,” says Haigh, who first started rowing at Takapuna Grammar. “At first I found it…
We’re approaching the end of what has been a fantastic Summer and it’s time to think about our plans for keeping fit and healthy during the cooler months ahead. Staying motivated to exercise and maintaining your regular outdoor activities can become more difficult with each drop of rain and gust of wind that passes by….
Yoga has many more benefits for people who participate in sports than you might realise. Below are some of the fantastic rewards you can expect to achieve from participating in this ancient discipline. 1. Improved Strength: Routine and consistent practice of the various yoga asanas (poses or postures) can help to build strength and improve…
One of the primary goals among runners is to run faster. Whether yearning to spend less time running around the block or striving to be the best age-group runner in the area, most who put one foot in front of the other wish they could be a bit quicker. Here are some brief tips to…
Winding down his competitive running career is giving Adrian Blincoe the chance to compete in local events such as the Harcourts Beach Series. “In the past my training wouldn’t allow me to enter the more fun events like the Harcourts Beach Series,” says the Olympian and New Zealand 5000m record holder. “It’s a great opportunity…
