OH! Magazine - Australian Version June 2016 | Page 7

We use the Exercise Multi to help fuel
energy for our workouts, as well as
Magnesium to support muscle health,
relieve cramps and support our body by
helping it rest deeply and recover quickly,
so we can train at an optimum level.
How do you overcome the days when you
just do not want to train?
Will: My mind is focused on the goal of
winning – as a competitive individual,
this makes up a lot of the basis for my
whole lifestyle. Not wanting to train is
always a tough situation, but we are
fortunate that in a team of three (myself
Mat and our coach), we always have a bit
of extra motivation and responsibility to
each other to train, even when we don’t
feel like it. With the added incentive of
the upcoming Olympic Games, we want
to make our supporters and fellow

Australians proud of our performance and
attitude. Having the chance to share
aspects of training with friends also often
adds some motivation and provides
variety.
Mat: That’s why I love being in a twoperson boat – I can’t afford to let my
partner down. There is too much at stake
so this is motivation enough for me. I
really enjoy sailing with Will – we are
equally very competitive.
What advice do you have for young
Australians who want to take their sailing
hobby to the next level?
Mat: For those who are already sailing
and want to race more, spend as much
time with the top guys who are winning
your races – it’s a great way to learn more
and improve your performance. But ab