We all know we should exercise, but can tend to make excuses to justify our lack of motivation. On the other hand, some of us are so consumed with etching out a living that we overlook the need to move our bodies in a profitable fashion. Or we simply don't know how or where to get started. Whatever it is that prevents us from doing what our bodies were actually designed for, the fact remains that the combination of movement and good nutrition is key to a healthy and fulfilling life. If you are interested in learning how I went from being 30kg over-weight to a lean 85kg and some of the trials I had to overcome, follow this link to read ‘My health and fitness journey’.

Kevin Ngawhau is a Personal Trainer at Inner Strength gym in Richmond. He has developed a specialist knowledge base in functional body strength and is currently preparing courses to be run in The Kitchen courtyard early in 2017.