WELCOME, ANGEL.

1. muscle republic
   i have always been a fan of the muscle republic activewear, but i am especially obsessed with the latest collection. the new ribbed material is honestly a dream to wear and the colours are to die for. love.
   
   
2. MAFS (married at first sight)
   okay, this is a bit of a guilty pleasure, but i am seriously addicted to MAFS at the moment. cannot get enough. is anyone with me?
   
   
3. minimal home interior styling
   house dreaming has become my new hobby (god bless pinterest). i am all about minimal interior styling, with neutral colour palettes, natural textures and simple styling.
   
   
4. overnight protein oats
   this has been my everyday breakfast lately. i mix up the toppings with whatever i have at home, and it is always so good. if you're looking for inspo, try out this recipe on Hustl Health.
   
   
5. strategic 7:00am wake-up every morning
   i am loving this routine angels. waking up at 7am every da
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Today I’m sitting down with Kika (aka our firecracker/pocket rocket/crazy Kika) to ask her a few quick q’s. Kika brings so much energy and light to our online classes and Byron studio, and her classes are ALWAYS full of spice… something i’m sure you’re well acquainted with.

Kika has over 10 years of experience in group fitness, dance, mat, barre and reformer, and I am honestly so inspired by her passion and love for training. 

Enjoy this read my angels. xo

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Energetic, driven, loyal
 

Can you tell us a bit about how you got started working in the fitness industry?
I have always been in the fitness field since I was little and I have always pictured myself as an energetic, fun & strong instructor. That’s why I chose this industry, it was always my dream job. I love to make people happy, help them to achieve their goals and to be confident with their body and feel better mentally and physically.

What do you love most about being a HUSTL trainer?
oh mamma, ...

I love sleep. Like, so much. Getting a restful night’s sleep isn’t always easy though with busy schedules, stresses from the day and a never ending TikTok feed at your fingertips. One of the best things you can do for you and your sleep is creating a realistic night routine. 

My night routine can change slightly depending on how busy my day is, or what I have going on, but I have listed 5 steps that I always rely on to get me ready for a good night’s sleep. If you love sleep as much as me, read on angel. 

put your phone down
This one is easier said than done. I’m sure we are all guilty of mindlessly scrolling Instagram or TikTok in bed, and before you know it, it's 11pm. I promise you though, you will feel so much better if you try to limit your screen time to 30 minutes before you go to sleep.

stretch it out
Before you go to bed, light a candle and spend 10 minutes doing a full body stretch to relieve any built-up tension from the day. This will allow your muscles to relax and ground...

Ok, I confess. Pasta has got to be one of my all time favourite dishes. Not only is it satisfying & full of goodness, but it is so easy and quick to make, honestly, what's not to love?

I have worked closely with my dear friend & nutritionist, Chrissy Freer, to come up with the ultimate veggie & chickpea pasta recipe, that will no doubt become a staple in your household. I can guarantee that you will love this, just as much as I do.

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I love you.

Alexz. xo

serves 2
prep: 10 min
cook: 30 min

Ingredients.

1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stick celery, diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbs no-added salt tomato paste
400g tin diced tomatoes
1 cup rinsed and drained chickpeas
Cooked...

It is often so much easier to reaffirm others than ourselves, so I wanted to take a moment to talk about daily affirmations I am loving at the moment, and think you will too.

Daily affirmations are simple, positive reminders that can be used to motivate yourself and improve your mindset. Dedicating just a few minutes every day to practising affirmations can be an amazing tool to give ourselves a little more of the love we deserve! 

By making these positive statements part of your daily routine, you are encouraging your mind to prioritise positive thinking over negative thinking. 

I have found the most success by choosing 2-3 affirmations that really resonate with me and my goals, and dedicating time in my morning routine to say them aloud. 

You can say your affirmations out loud in front of the mirror, write them down in your journal or notes app, or even repeat them in your head. Whatever works for you, go with that!

Below are some of my favourite affirmations that leave me...

Do you ever feel like you just need a reset? To take 5 minutes in your day to catch your breath and ground yourself? Well my angels, I may just have the answer. Meditation.

Meditating is something everyone can practise anywhere or anytime to improve both your mental and emotional health, literally in just a couple of minutes. I know it isn’t for everyone, but the positive impacts it can have are undeniable.

I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t always prioritise meditating in my daily routine, but when I do, it honestly makes such a difference and leaves me feeling so much calmer.

Still not convinced? Here are 5 reasons why meditation is a powerful tool you should incorporate into your every day: 

1. reduces stress

This is probably the most common reason people turn to meditation - to reduce and manage stress in our everyday lives.

When we’re feeling stressed, whether that be mentally or physically, our bodies produce an increased amount of cortisol, the stress hormone which can affe...

Angels, I am excited to bring you this week's guest blog post, written by clinical naturopath Adelaide, who sheds light on the relationship between exercise and our gut health. I really enjoyed learning more about the importance of gut health, and hope you do too. xo
 

Have you ever heard the term “the gut is your second brain”? Otherwise known as the gut-brain-axis, it is an important connection to our nervous system. Ensuring our gut health is functioning optimally is a fundamental component in maintaining our physical, mental and emotional health. 

Often when we think of gut health, it’s easy to assume that this is solely dependent on the foods we put into our body. This however is not the case. You may be surprised to know that exercise is an incredible way to support beneficial gut bacteria to thrive. 

Below are 3 reasons why exercise is important for our gut health: 

1. daily movement
Enriches the diversity of your gut microbiome and can reduce symptoms in digestive related con...