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We need to be mentally fit before we can be physically fit I recently read an essay titled ‘No diet, no detox: how to re-learn the art of eating’ which included the assertion that ‘the art of eating …is a question of psychology as much as nutrition. We have to find a way to want to eat what’s good for us.’ The same could be said for fitness. Those who live sedentary lifestyles and baulk at the concept of physical activity cannot be forced to adopt exercise as a regular lifestyle habit. We have to find a way to make them want to exercise. More and more leaders in the fitness industry are embracing the idea that, for long term results, the body needs to follow where the mind leads it – not just where a personal trainer leads it for an hour or two each week. Empowering clients to take control of their own wellbeing by wanting to move more and eat well is the key to lasting success. In her Perspective feature on page 6 of this issue, Helen Vanderburg advocates practicing sport psychology’s pillars of mental toughness, which includes consciously focusing on what you can do, rather than what you can’t. This, she says, increases confidence and sets you up for future opportunities. In a similar vein, in her page 43 feature on avoiding body shaming in weight loss clients, Kylie Ryan urges NETWORK’S CORE PURPOSE ‘To inform, inspire and educate our members to be the best they can be’ EDITOR Oliver Kitchingman Network magazine is the official quarterly publication of Australian Fitness Network. It is distributed in March, June, September and December. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Australian Fitness Network accepts no responsibility for the correctness of any facts or opinions. All information including prices (quoted in AUD) is correct at time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Where CECs are stated, they may only be applicable within Australia. We welcome articles from all industry professionals on the understanding that the author ensures the work they submit is their own. No material in Network magazine may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. © 2016 All material copyright to Australian Fitness Network. All rights reserved. ADVERTISING IN NETWORK If you are interested in advertising in Network magazine or on Network's website or online publications, please phone [phone] or email [email protected]. Printed by IntoPrint. intoprint.com.au Cover image courtesy of Personal Training Academy COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS Unless otherwise specified, all competitions/giveaways contained in this issue commence on 10 March 2016 and conclude on 25 April 2016. Each competition is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners will be selected by the editor at 47 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 and will be notified by email no later than 12 May 2016. Full terms and conditions can be obtained at fitnessnetwork.com.au/competition-terms-and-co nditions 4 | NETWORK AUTUMN 2016 us to focus not on how the body looks or how much it weighs, but on what it can do – and to celebrate each small improvement. On page 52, Greg Sellar also taps into the power of mindset coaching, and the need to uncover clients' motivations rather than impose our own ones on them. Likewise, Andrew Chadwick’s feature on incorporating sandbells into clients’ training (page 10) illustrates how turning work into play can transform the way clients think about exercise. After all, who doesn’t like having fun? All of these writers will be presenting at next month’s FILEX convention (filex.com.au) – alongside many other industry leading figures – and I can’t recommend their sessions highly enough. I hope you can join us in Melbourne to expand your thinking, Oliver Kitchingman, Editor [email protected] AUSTRALIAN FITNESS NETWORK Post: PO Box 577, Crows Nest, NSW 1585 Street: 47 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 Ph: 1300 493 832 (local call rate) Ph:     02 8412 7400 Fax:     [phone] Web:     fitnessnetwork.com.au E-mail: [email protected] fb.me/ozfitnetwork twitter.com/ozfitnetwork pinterest.com/ozfitnetwork #ozfitnetwork 1 PDPs Your Network Membership provides you with access to 8 CECs or 1 PDP annually at no extra cost. 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