Fitness to de-stress and re-charge

Body Movement Fitness with

BRYNN

Brynn Acheson-

Nooroa is co-owner of KiteSUP Watersports based in Muri, and a fitness mentor with various class locations around the island under the signature of Body Movement with Brynn, including Gentle Yoga, Mat Pilates, and Paddle Board Yoga.

You’re American, why do you live in the Cook Islands?

I grew up outside of city limits; a real country girl. I love small towns with a closeknit community vibe. I really appreciate the strong sense of family, identity and culture in the Cook Islands. I also have a home, business and husband here.

Are fitness activities better to do in the morning?

Not necessarily. I always say to people, “choose a fitness time and regimen that you can commit to and be consistent with.” We are all designed differently and we have busy lives that demand certain things from us. It’s important to invest in your health by putting yourself first when it comes to fitness and eating well.

Brynn Acheson-Nooroa

Beach yoga

Whilst on holiday, is it good to work out every day?

I find that a lot of people coming on holiday are needing to de-stress and recharge from a stressful work environment and the uncertainty we have all felt over the past two years. The intensity of the workout will determine if you should do it every day. It’s always good practice to listen to your body and ask yourself, “how is my energy today, how is my body feeling.” If you are training every day and not resting and recovering you run the risk of injuring yourself.

What sort of fitness or healthy activities should a visitor consider on holiday?

Activities such as swimming, walking, yoga, Pilates, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, learning to kiteboard or wing are all fantastic ways to get in fitness while on holiday.

Body movement with Brynn

Where do you conduct most of your body movement and fitness activities?

I offer group classes open to locals and visitors at various locations around the island. I also have a private home studio offering more specialised and individualised workouts for my personal training clients.

How can exercise and fitness activity help mental health on holiday?

Moving your body through fitness or activity is meditation in motion. The evidence is clear that moving your body is a crucial part to keeping a healthy mind. A healthy mind also helps feed a healthy body. Do you remember the last time you worked out and said, “I really wish I didn’t do that workout?” Most likely never because we always feel good after doing some sort of movement.

“ ... a lot of people coming on holiday are needing to de-stress and recharge from a stressful work environment”

SUP Yoga

In a week or ten days what results could a visitor expect to see or feel?

This is a challenging one to answer. Exercise and a good diet are both required to see the most results. Most people tend to relax their eating habits and indulge a bit more while on holiday. If you are just starting a workout, then be conservative and realistic so that you can stay consistent. You will probably be a bit sore from the new movements, but you will most likely feel more energetic, happier and proud of yourself. If you are already working out regularly then you will help maintain your fitness during your holiday so you don’t undo all the good work you’ve put in.

To book an individual spot in a class, or as a group, visit kitesup.co or call 51407

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