Read " A Daughters Story - Facing My Mothers Dementia" HERE
My New Side Hustle
Hi, and welcome to the “JC Fitness Portal". This portal is where I showcase all things Pilates, Swimming, Hiking and Weight Training. I have been involved in many different sports over the years, however it’s these five that I have landed on as a means of cross-training for ANY sport you dare to try. All these movement activities have huge cross-training benefits in terms of injury prevention and rehabilitation. As we age, we are more prone to injury. The easier we can move our bodies the better equipped they are to withstand injury and remain active and mobile. The greater the mobility, the less susceptible we are to falls and the eventual onset of Dementia.
The Focus.
The main focus of this challenge is to raise awareness of the importance of Brain Health and the prevention of dementia and Alzheimer’s in Australians as young as 40. A byproduct of this challenge is to raise some much needed funds for the Hazel Hawke Foundation.
My Story.
Witnessing my mum’s daily struggle with this incurable illness has sparked an incredible passion in me and is the reason why I’m motivated to create a movement towards the importance of Brain Health.
This challenge hopes to span the globe in an attempt to destigmatise the current preconceptions of Dementia/Alzheimer’s and other diseases related to cognitive decline.
Join the Challenge
This challenge should be tailor made for you! You get to choose what it is you'd like to do for 31 days. The aim is 'consistency' so you need to find that 'something' that has the potential to supercharge your brain for 31 days and kick start you into making healthy lifestyle choices in the future.
Your challenge can be made up of:
Running/jogging (great to do solo or with friends) - pick a distance/time and do it 'everyday'!
Walking (great to do with partner/kids)
Riding (5/10/20/30/40/50k)
Swimming laps or even join a squad;
Paddling/kayaking;
Ride a horse;
Surfing 5 waves a day (Knarly);
Yoga, Pilates or Yogalates;
Play an instrument everyday;
Do something crafty or creative everyday e.g. cook a new recipe, write a song, sew a dress, do patchwork...
The choices are endless - the only requirement is that you do it EVERYDAY!
Don't forget - this is YOUR 'May Challenge!"
So let’s kick start our month long adventure by committing to this challenge together. Our brains will thank us for it.
Your gift of brain health starts here.
"I remember for someone who's forgotten"
