Jane Lockstone Interview

Jane Lockstone - 1983

Why I Wanted to Interview Jane
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. It was this insight, in addition to her own thoughts on exercise motivation that I wanted to capture during our interview.

Sporting Achievements & Accomplishments

Jane has been a runner since the age of 11 where she ran anything from the 100m to cross country races. Currently Jane prefers to run middle distances (5-10Km) and no longer competes.
During her last two years in New Zealand Jane has competed in the Lake Taupo cycle Challenge as part of a relay team.
Jane also enjoys cycling. As with running this is something she has done since the age of 11.
Since moving to New Zealand Jane has regularly snowboarded and swam.
During high school Jane was involved in a lot of athletic track and field events and won sports woman of the year twice when she was aged 15 and 16.
Jane annually cycles around parts of Italy with family members.

More Interesting Information

Jane is a qualified Physiotherapist, BSc.(hons). She studies Physiotherapy at the University of Southampton, UK.
Jane currently works as a Physiotherapist at Burwood Hospital.Jane is British and was born in Pembury, UK.
Jane moved to NZ two and a half years ago on her own and currently lives and works in Christchurch.
Jane has traveled to and lived in Nepal for 6 months when she was 18.
Jane loves travelling, meeting new people and trying new things

Interview Menu

I exercise because I’ve always been active but if you’re not in this position you could try this… (2:21)
Subject links: What Makes Motivated People Different? / Why are We Motivated to Change at All? / Getting Started and Taking the First Steps

What gets us motivated to change in the first place plus the importance of enjoyment and support (4:31)
Subject links: Why are We Motivated to Change at All? / Building Motivation to Change

Realistic goals, support and wanting to exercise are important aspects of motivation (3:49)
Subject links: Why are We Motivated to Change at All? / Building Motivation to Change

Having a direction is great but you need to go further and set S.M.A.R.T. goals (2:15)
Subject links: Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting

The role of mental and physical preparation in making changes (2:26)
Subject links: Preparation Motivation and Change / Habits and Motivation

Support, routines and enjoyment are things to consider when starting out (2:17)
Subject links: Getting Started and Taking the First Steps

Habits, honesty, excuses and guilt (4:17)
Subject links: Habits and Motivation / Self-Awareness and Motivation / Barriers to Motivation

The more self-aware you are the easier it is to recognise unhelpful routines and habits (2:09)
Subject links: Habits and Motivation / Self-Awareness and Motivation

It’s important to keep checking in with your goals and your motivation to change plus goals vs lifestyle (2:57)
Subject links: Being Motivated - On-going Journey or End Point? / Maintaining Motivation

Time, family, money and mindset as barriers to change plus ideas to get around these things (3:12)
Subject links: Preparation Motivation and Change / Self-Awareness and Motivation / Barriers to Motivation

Variety as a way to maintain your motivation plus ideas to pre-empt sticking points (3:36)
Subject links: Self-Awareness and Motivation / Maintaining Motivation

Make it fun! Make it social! Make it accessible! (2:41)
Subject links: Maintaining Motivation / Key Ideas Insights and Advice

The difference between needing and wanting to exercise (3:43)
Subject links: Key Ideas Insights and Advice

Interview - 2012