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Mark Harrison
Health and Fitness has been a fundamental part of my life for as long as I can remember, and the outdoors has been my favourite place to be since I was a kid! As an adult I like to keep active, be it scooting up Paratutu, hiking in the bush, cycling or a day out on the motorbike with Jo, I love it all. Get the HR up and keep the stress levels down…right?
I am extremely passionate about making healthy lifestyle choices and giving yourself the best chance at a long and happy life. I know the benefits of these choices and the positive feelings that come with a healthy body and mind.
My interests lie in:
- Functional training for increased strength, fitness, mobility, flexibility and stability
- Introduction to exercise: specifically for out-of-condition returning exercisers, those new to exercise
or post injury wishing to regain strength and fitness - Men’s Weight Loss Management through a “healthy eating – non-diet” approach
- Addressing the health challenges and age-related physiological changes experienced by men over 50
through a combined approach of healthy eating and a workable physical activity program - Healthy lifestyle and nutrition modification and support for those living with lifestyle diseases and
conditions including pre-diabetes, obesity, CVD, hypertension and metabolic syndrome
My passion in coaching is supporting clients who wish to make serious life changes away from patterns that no longer serve, in favour of healthy lifestyle choices which benefit every body.
Achieving big goals, be it climbing mountains, sustainable weight loss or regaining previous strength and fitness, may invariably include a setback or two, my own life experience has taught me that. But having someone in your corner like a coach, for motivation and support can tip the scales in favour of achieving your goals or realising your dreams.
Accreditations:
HCANZA Registered Certified Health & Nutrition Coach
HCANZA Registered Certified Lifestyle Coach
Weight Loss Management Coach
Certified Diabetes & Exercise Trainer
REPs Registered Certified Personal Trainer
Shane Cameron Counterpunch Boxing for Trainers Level 1
Professional Member of the “International Institute for Complementary Therapies”
Senior 1st Aid – Hate Hone St John’s NZ
Jo burrows
Life is to be lived and I love life and everything that exudes being fit, healthy, active and having fun ~ Adventure, travel, at home with a pack on my back … the freedom of tramping, hiking, camping, climbing and getting outdoors and amongst nature every chance I have, that’s me! I love travelling NZ with Mark on our bike looking for the next adventure and together living our lives to the fullest.
I strongly believe in healthy eating, exercise and lifestyle choices as the panacea to prevent, manage and potentially cure lifestyle illness and disease and have made it my mission to help women, in particular 50+, to adopt healthier more active lifestyles and take control of their health as they age. It is a philosophy that I live by, understanding that as time passes our physiological needs change and we must continually adapt our lifestyle choices to suit.
Health & Fitness … I live it and I coach it, but even still I’ve had my battle with chronic disease. I understand the mental game needed for the long, challenging road back to a positive state of physical and mental health. With this lived experience and qualifications to match, I’m passionate about helping women achieve and overcome the same, get back in touch with themselves, find and accept their “new normal” and become their best selves.
And if corporate burnout is a problem for you, I can definitely relate to that! After an extensive corporate career culminating at Director level, I’ve experienced the effects that work stress has on our health and fitness as self-care moves further and further down the list of priorities in favour of work commitments, family and day to day life.
As a Health and Fitness Coach my interests lie in:
- Healthy lifestyle & nutrition modification and support for people living with lifestyle diseases and health challenges including pre-diabetes, Diabetes 2, obesity, CVD, hypertension, metabolic syndrome as well as musculoskeletal, autoimmune & developmental disorders
- Women’s health & fitness in particular over 50’s women facing age-related health challenges and physiological changes
- Sustainable weight loss management for women: Adopting an “intuitive, healthy eating, non-diet” approach; facilitating positive behaviour change to create healthier habits; and implementing a personalised & supported exercise program
- Gentle & progressive exercise and movement specifically designed for late bloomers, out-of-condition exercise absentees and post-surgery patients needing movement and exercise as a critical component of recovery
- Corporate burn-out – addressing burn-out from over-work and career pressures; helping to create strategies to avoid recurring burnout; incorporating exercise as a release for work-related tension, stress and a return to clear, positive thinking and decision-making
Accreditations:
HCANZA Registered Certified Health & Nutrition Coach
HCANZA Registered Certified Lifestyle Coach
Certified Women’s Health & Fitness Coach
Certified Wellness Coach
Certified Weight Loss Management Coach
Certified Diabetes & Exercise Trainer
REPS Registered Certified Personal Trainer
Professional Member of the “International Institute for Complementary Therapies”
Senior 1st Aid – Hate Hone St John’s NZ
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