The Ocean Athlete

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Simply Fit & Pilate Success Open Day

Mahiku Activewear will be at the Open day 12th October Saturday. Come down and try out a free session at Simply Fit Peregian Beach.

JM SUP

On board with JM Surf

growing a brand making new pathways

Mahiku at the Surf Air Island Challenge

Mahiku Activewear will be at the Island Challenge on the 2nd November.

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Long weekend is always good for a fun work out. One session on and big classes helps to add to the excitement of working out on a public holiday. We mixed it up with a Partner WOD with one of the bench mark workouts - Helen. Everyone was really excited about running in the 33 degree heat we had!!

Woogie Labour Day WOD

Great way to warm up and activate the core - Dead Bugs

One of the best things about living on the coast and working so close to home is being able to cool off after a tuff session in the ocean. We had the pleasure of some of the biggest heavy weights in the ocean - Humpback Whales. I must say I am always excited to see the natural beauty of these manuals but when you get to see them every day you do that it for granted.

Catching the whale wash

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Bare back

You know it is getting warmer when you can head out for an early bare back. Spring has sprung on the last weekend of September and with the school holidays on my boy Taj got to come out for an early with me before I headed off to work.

Taj is getting more and more confident out in the water by him self and has the strength and skill set to pop over waves even when they are over head for him. The Ocean Athlete Program which we have been working on definitely helps on days like these.

The Crossfit Noosa Kids program has been running for a little on a year and the kids that have been rocking up to training have been seeing the difference.

Balance / Strength Taj popping over one of the bigger sets

Getting some fun little waves before work. A quick 1hour surf before work a great way to recharge the mind body & soul.

Splitting the peak with Taj

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Strength & Conditioning: Next Generation

With the warmer weather it is time to dust off the SUP and start paddling again. I want the whole whanau paddling so it is time for our newest addition to get onto the board. Although it was a short 10 mins for him he loves the water so I have no problems with taking him when we go on a whanau outting.

Hendrix 9 months first SUP paddle

Developing a good work, play ethic at an early age not only helps with school but life in general. We have been looking at sports outside the box for the kids to enjoy all aspects of where we live. The Ocean is a big part of our life and it gives me a warm funny feeling inside when the kids want to get up early and go for a surf with you. To do this they need to be confident and capable in the water especially on an open beach. Having the ocean knowledge of currants, waves, sets, rips is all part of living on the coast.