ATHLETE & EXERCISE ENTHUSIAST INTERVIEWSIn this section a wide variety of people talk about motivation to exercise, maintaining motivation and managing distractions and temptations. They also reveal their own strategies and tips on exercise motivation and what it takes to make a change and stick with it.
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Male Interviewee's
Andrew Ellis (1982)
Persistent, highly motivated and driven are three great words to describe Back Cap and Canterbury Wizard Andrew Ellis. After making his debut for Canterbury in the 2002-03 season Andrew had to wait 10 years before receiving a call-up to the New Zealand squad. In that time he had... more
Korey Gibson (1977)
Korey is someone who knows a lot about motivation. Well rounded in both his personal and professional life, Korey Gibson would like to be known as a lover of family, a businessman and gym owner, a MMA fighter, a hunter gatherer, a former NZ Rugby League player and as someone who is... more
Kagan Orton (1992)
A Junior Bodybuilding Champion at 19 Kagan Orton is the epitome of someone who is motivated and driven. After only 2 years of serious training Kagan has already achieved more than many hopeful bodybuilders would hope... more
Johan Hausen (1982)
For most people an intense 2 hour gymnastic training session would usually be followed by a period of rest. This apparently doesn't apply to Johan who usually follows such a session with more training! Not just any training either, but an intense session of striking trees as part of his... more
Jared Wilson (1978)
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. Looking at these pictures of Jared I would say the first three words spoken would be Motivated, Disciplined and Driven! To get into this kinds of shape would be a colossal challenge for many people but to do it repeatedly takes an especially... more
Russell Maylin (1962)
Some people would use the terms ‘crazy’ or ‘insane’ to describe Ultra runners (runners who compete in races of 85+ km). I on the other hand prefer to call such people highly motivated and driven. I feel that anyone who chooses to run, for example a 250km race, over 7 days, across the Sahara desert surely... more
Steve Gurney (1963)
Do I really need to explain? If you've grown up in New Zealand chances are you've heard Steve Gurneys' name pop up on more than one occasion. Not only is he a sporting legend (multi-sport and endurance) but he is also an inspirational Motivational and Adventure Speaker, Inventor and Author... more
Terry Gyde (1960)
As well as competing at an international level and winning several national cycling titles himself, Terry has spent the last twenty years coaching New Zealand cyclists of all ages and levels. During his time as New Zealand’s Head Track Coach Terry secured Ten World Cups and three World Championships... more
Hugh Robinson (1956)
Why I Wanted to Interview Hugh
For years I had heard Hugh's name pop up in various sporting and social circles. People would talk about how Hugh gave them amazing training training advice, or how Hugh had taught them a devastating martial arts technique. They also talked about... more |
FEmale Interviewee's
Jane Lockstone (1983)
As well as being a sport and exercise enthusiast Jane is also a Physiotherapist who regularly works with people struggling with motivation. Through her role as a Physiotherapist Jane has come to develop a unique insight into the various attitudes and mindsets of both the motivated and the unmotivated... more
Gael Warren (1949)
At an age where many people tend to neglect themselves physically, or begin to reduce their exercise quota, Gael Warren is showing no signs of slowing down. Not only does Gael maintain her regular Yoga and Pilates training but she has recently started Strength Training at her local gym to... more
Sue Storey (1958)
Anyone who is able to maintain a physical lifestyle and exercise regularly after breaking their back and having a hip replacement must know something about motivation. In addition to overcoming personal struggles Sue is also a physiotherapist who regularly works with those grappling with... more
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