NN:
What inspired you to develop the 12 week fitness program ‘THE BOD’?
SG:
After I gained and lost 30kgs in my first pregnancies, I developed an interest in fitness and wholefoods, inspired by my young family. I started to share my transformation on Instagram, and once I realised how strongly my emotions, body transformation and fitness journey resonated with other women I knew that I had to create a program that was easy to follow, sustainable, flexible, family-friendly and achieved REAL results, not a fad diet or fast shred.
I invested everything into THE BOD; years of development and money I scrimped to create a program I was proud of. Demand was overwhelming and continues to grow – we just recently signed up 1000 people to our THE BOD Restart in only a few days, and we have BODSQUAD clients all around the world.
NN:
What is the best compliment that you have received from a client & your trainer?
SG:
I hear from clients every day that THE BOD has changed their lives – helping them feel strong, confident and fit, and motivating them to cook whole foods for themselves and their families. Being able to help someone transform their mindset and prioritise their health is the greatest compliment.
My husband is my coach, the best compliment that he has ever given me is purely organic, watching his nerves before I step on stage for a competition, or not being able to eat the day of my competition because he is so nervous means so much more to me than any words.
NN:
How many times do you workout in a week?
SG:
3-4 in a normal week, 4-5 in the lead-up to a competition.
NN:
Your gym bag essentials would be?
SG:
Ha! I actually vlogged about this! Versa Gripps, THE BOD Maintenance program, headphones and phone, THE BOD Booty Bands, wipes to freshen up and my Bohemian Skin face wash, my makeup bag (I train without makeup and get ready for the day at work), a perfume stick, travel sized protein powder, and my vlogging camera.
NN:
Social media has been instrumental in your growth. What is the best part about it?
SG:
Being able to connect with thousands of women around the world. As a face-to-face trainer, I can only support one woman at a time. But if I post my workout, technique tips or one of my clean recipes on social media, I can share it with thousands of people, right around the world.
The other benefit is the community that you can build on social media. Our @thebod_ Instagram has over 73K followers, and our THE BOD clients are invited into our private Facebook Forum, where they can receive online support from other clients and our coaches. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, having someone to cheer you on and encourage you when you slip is vital to your success.
