Today we are talking to personal trainer and wellness coach Aaron Mckenzie from Origin of Energy about exercise, functional movement and dispelling a couple of myths about how much exercise we need to be fit and healthy.

 

In this episode

00:50     Exercise

01:50     Guest Introduction - Aaron Mckenzie

03:28     Holistic approach to fitness and training

06:00     Body image

07:32     Typical workout or origin

09:00     Compound movements

12:24     Overdo workouts

13:28     Discussion recap

14:50     Brain-derived neurotrophic factors

 

About Aaron Mckenzie

 

Like many of us that face challenges, Aaron’s passion sprang from a desire to overcome his own health issues, a constant drive to learn more that allowed him to achieve optimal performance. With his experience of changing , he is determined to spread the message of health. Planting seeds with his work to help others realise their health and fitness potential.

Aaron has been working as a personal trainer since 1999, throughout that time developing a holistic model for health that aims to connect food, farming and fitness. Sustainable healthy lifestyle changes coupled with practical movement programs are the base of originofenergy’s message.

Working with a range of clients from professional elite athletes to the elderly, Aaron tailors individual plans to help you achieve your goals, whether you seek high-performance or a simple return to everyday function.

For more information on Aaron Mckenzie and Origin of Energy - click here

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