REBECCA PARKHOUSE
1 WHAT IS YOUR WEEKLY EXERCISE ROUTINE?
Crossfit usually five to six times a week and swimming once a week.
2 WHAT IS YOUR FITNESS AIM?
To have the capability to live life to the fullest. I want to be strong enough to move furniture and fit enough to hike mountains.
3 ARE YOU A GYM JUNKIE OR OUTDOOR EXERCISER?
A bit of both. I love the community we have at my gym but, give me an opportunity to exercise outside, and I’ll take it too.
4 HOW DO YOU GET OVER BEING TOO LAZY TO EXERCISE?
Usually, I go straight to the gym from work so I don’t give myself an opportunity to back out.
5 WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WORKOUT? Anything that involves deadlifts, or swimming.
6 WHAT IS THE ONE JUNK FOOD YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
Salt and vinegar chips and chocolate.
7 HOW LONG DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT? About eight hours.
8 WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PREEXERCISE/PRE-RACE FUEL? Coffee.
9 HOW DO YOU RECOVER FROM A HARD WORKOUT?
Swim, stretch and eat a healthy meal.
10 HOW DO YOU PREVENT INJURY?
By ensuring I warm up properly before a workout and stretch after a workout.
11 WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO GET PEOPLE TO EXERCISE?
I think Nike’s got it all figured out — “Just Do It”.
12 WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SOURCE OF PROTEIN?
Meat and vegetables. I’m not a fan of protein shakes or supplements so I ensure I get enough protein through a balanced diet.
13 ARE YOU PRO OR ANTI-CARBOHYDRATE?
Everything in moderation. Choosing the “right” carb is important. Complex carbs are the best option.
14 DO YOU PREFER TO EXERCISE INDIVIDUALLY OR IN A GROUP?
A group is always more fun. I enjoy having people share the experience.