#MYHUSTL WITH CHALLENGE WINNER, BROOKE.

Each month we love to highlight a different community member on the HUSTL blog, as a way of sharing an insight into the incredible people that make up the community.

This week we are excited to introduce Brooke, who was the winner of our Bump & Align Challenge.

Brooke has kindly shared with us, insights into her workout routine, her health & fitness journey and why she decided to join HUSTL.ONLINE.

I hope you enjoy this very special read.

I love you, Alexz. x

 

 

Meet Brooke, online HUSTL. member and Bump & Align Challenge Winner. 

 

 

Tell us a little about yourself & your fitness journey throughout your pregnancy.
I am a registered nurse, chai latte loving, pilates obsessed mamma to be! I live in Melbourne so having access to an online platform like HUSTL this time of year (and all seasons of the  year let's be honest!) made working out while pregnant so helpful. I started lacking motivation when I would contact pilates studio...

Tell us a little about yourself & your fitness journey.
I am a 37 year old nurse and Mum to 3 very busy boys. I have 6 year old identical twin boys and a 2 year old son.

My boys keep me very busy with work, drop off, pick up, sports and naps. It means that some days are such a blur. However, I wouldn’t change it for anything, this is where my fitness journey began.

I had never been an exercise/gym lover, but after I had my twins life was very routine and very sleep de...

Returning home from vacation can often leave many people feeling like they need to exercise an extreme amount or consume a super restrictive diet in order to compensate for a holiday that may have involved more indulgent foods than normal, and perhaps little to no exercise.

But here at HUSTL we truly believe in balance, and therefore returning home after travelling does not mean you have to punish yourself! So we are here to provide you with tips and tools to help you feel your best as you gradually ease back into routine.

• Let go of the negative self talk.

First stop; let go of the feelings of guilt and regret about what you have eaten or the lack of exercise you have done. Instead hold on to the amazing memories of your travels and stay positive about getting back into a routine, in a way that is both sustainable and enjoyable.

• Plan your workouts.

Make a plan of the classes you aim to complete each week; if you have downloaded the HUSTL.ONLINE app, we ha...

Tell us a little about yourself & your fitness journey.
I am a nurse turned lifestyle photographer. I run my own business , Ends of the Earth Imagery , & am currently based in Murwillumbah , but have been a travel nut since forever. I feel so at home here. It's where my wandering heart finds rest; by the ocean, close to family, and all my childhood memory goodness.

Welcome to our blog series #MyHustl with, where each month we will feature a community member to find out more about their journey, how they like to HUSTL. and for a special insight into their world. The community makes HUSTL. what it is and you all truly mean the world to me, so I am excited to share an insight into the incredible individuals that make up this strong, beautiful and inspiring community. I love you, Alexz. xo

Meet Roslyn, Hustl.Online Member and Mindful March Challenge Winner.

Tell us a little about yourself & your fitness journey.
I’m not your average HUSTL girl, I’m 45 and working on a wellness journey.

I have been training at least 5 days a week for over 6 years now. I began when I was weighing in at 110kg and didn’t want to continue the lifestyle I was living. At that time, I spent a year and a half in a group fitness gym and just before covid hit I was 79kg. Everything changed for me at that time, I would train every day, walk, however most of my training w...

Our online family is officially growing!

I am over the moon to introduce our newest Master Trainer, Jess.

Jess is no stranger to the HUSTL. family, she has been an instructor at the Gold Coast studio since 2021, but we are so excited to finally share her incredible talent & expertise with our online community too.

Known for challenging, empowering and awe-inspiring classes, Jess specialises in Yoga & Pilates and she strongly advocates that our time on the mat is not solely for your body, but more importantly for your mind.

Jess will be releasing prenatal classes on the HUSTL.ONLINE platform, that are designed for all parents-to-be, with the goal of helping women to move your body safely through every phase of your pregnancy.

Want to know more about our newest Master Trainer?

We asked Jess a few questions, to help you get to know her a little better...

Enjoy. x

Congratulations on becoming an Online Master Trainer Jess! What can our community expect from your prenatal classes?
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