Listed as number 33 on Greatist’s ‘Top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness’ next to Oprah Winfrey, as well as Business Insider’s ’50 Best Fitness Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2018′, Kelsey Wells is the Trainer that we all need in 2019!
At the age of 29, Kelsey has become one of the most sought after personal trainers to provide health and fitness advice to women around the world, including for her over 1.8 million Instagram followers.
Kelsey rose to influence following her transformation photos in 2016 when her message of wanting women to feel beautiful was heard online. Her social post ‘Screw the Scale’ went viral in July 2016 when media recognised Kelsey’s passion and desire to share her message with women globally. Women haven’t stopped resonating with Kelsey since, as she continues to help her community focus on self-love, inner strength and lifting weights without intimidation in the gym.
Now Kelsey is a proud Sweat trainer and the creator of two workout programs; PWR – a gym-based weight training program designed to help women sculpt lean muscle and increase their overall strength, and Post Pregnancy – designed to carefully assist women in regaining their strength and confidence after having children through low impact abdominal, pelvic floor and full body workouts. Taking a holistic approach to postpartum health, Kelsey encourages women to care for and nurture their bodies.
Women Fitness President, Namita Nayyar, joins the Sweat Trainer for an illuminating chat about her PWR Program and how she wishes to inspire more and more women in 2019!
Namita Nayyar:
You are the world’s most popular “fitness mama”, what motivated you towards fitness?
Kelsey Wells:
Initially I turned to exercise in hopes to cope with my anxiety and change the way I looked. I had not been active previously in my adult life and I simply didn’t understand the power that taking care of yourself could have on your life. As I began to incorporate regular exercise into my life I quickly started to learn that fitness is more than physical. Not only did exercise help me cope with my anxiety holistically, but I then began to understand that my body didn’t need to be changed – my mindset did.
Namita Nayyar:
The first thing that you changed in your unhealthy routine? 5 must have foods in any diet for weight loss diet?
Kelsey Wells:
The first change was incorporating exercise 3-5 times per week for 30-60 minutes. Once exercise was no longer so daunting and physical activity was a part of my routine, I then began to make small changes towards better nutrition.
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Namita Nayyar:
Why is it so important for people to understand that they need to ‘Screw the Scale’?
Kelsey Wells:
The scale alone is not an indicator of health or fitness – there’s so much more to it than that. It’s so much more important to focus your efforts and energy on how you feel, rather than trying to achieve a specific number on the scale. It’s also important to focus on strength based goals.
Namita Nayyar:
What does your first meal of the day look like?
Kelsey Wells:
I always start my day off with greens powder and apple cider vinegar drink. It helps with my digestion and helps kick start my day with good energy. For breakfast, I will typically have greek yoghurt and berries or eggs scrambled with veggies.
Namita Nayyar:
What is the PWR Workout by Kelsey Wells and why should one must give it a try?
Kelsey Wells:
PWR, short for Power, is a hypertrophy gym-based weight training program that is designed to help women sculpt lean muscle and increase their overall strength. It takes classic and proven weight training exercises and blends them in a unique way that really allows women to maximise their time and efforts in the gym. A goal of mine with creating PWR was to encourage women to try weight training and to lift weights without intimidation in the gym.
Namita Nayyar:
Why is a good warmup so important before a workout session?
Kelsey Wells:
Warming up before working out is important to get your blood flowing and get your muscles warm so that you can avoid injury.
Namita Nayyar:
Before starting resistance training, what are the key points to keep in mind?
Kelsey Wells:
- Have Confidence: don’t be intimidated, you have every right to be in the gym and using the machines as anyone else does.
- Have a plan: follow a program or get a personal trainer.
- Use correct form: this is extremely important when weight training.
- Select the right weight: Whether you’re lifting to build muscle, gain endurance, increaseflexibility or get stronger, picking the right weights for your goals is very important.
- Listen to your body: If you’re feeling any straining or pain that doesn’t feel normal, you might want to consider dropping the weight. If you don’t feel anything at all, maybe raise it. Also – the last few reps of your exercises should be significantly harder than theprevious reps. This should be for each and every individual set of repetitions.
- Be consistent: I cannot stress this enough. Being consistent with your efforts over time will help you achieve the results you want.
Namita Nayyar:
According to you Is there a perfect time to begin working out, post pregnancy?
Kelsey Wells:
First and foremost, you should only start working out post pregnancy once you have clearance from your doctor. Don’t feel pressured to rush back into working out or start working out – enjoy your time with your baby. This is such a special time in your life, be appreciative of what your body has just gone through and the miracle it has given you, give yourself grace.
Namita Nayyar:
Three components that are a must in a post pregnancy fitness regime?
Kelsey Wells:
Again, the most important thing is that you have clearance from doctor to begin exercise after you have given birth. It’s also really important that you select a program that attends to the changes that your body has just endured like Pelvic floor and abdominal separation. My Post-Pregnancy program is designed to assist women to regain their strength and confidence after having children through low impact abdominal, pelvic floor and full body workouts.
Namita Nayyar:
What motivated you to become a SWEAT Trainer?
Kelsey Wells:
My fitness philosophy aligned with Sweat’s in that we want women to live happier, healthier and longer lives and we truly believe this can be achieved through health and fitness.
Namita Nayyar:
Your favourite activewear brands are?
Kelsey Wells:
That’s a tough one, I love so many brands. I choose activewear based on the fit, the quality and the comfort of the pieces. At the moment I am loving Koral, APL, Alo Yoga, Lorna Jane to name a few.
Namita Nayyar:
Define Women Fitness website for our viewers.
Kelsey Wells:
Fitness publications, like Women Fitness, provide women with great content that aims to inspire, motivate and guide women on their health and fitness journey’s.
Namita Nayyar:
Do you follow any skincare and hair care routine, after a sweaty workout?
Kelsey Wells:
Not particularly after a workout, but I do take very good care of my skin by washing and moisturising both morning and night.
Namita Nayyar:
After a long hard-working day, what do you look forward to? Stress -busting tips?
Kelsey Wells:
Seeing and spending time with my boys – my son Anderson and my Husband Ryan – they are my everything.
Namita Nayyar:
Social media has grown big. What is the best and worst part about it?
Kelsey Wells:
It’s important to remember that social media can often present a highlight real, however I truly believe that social media is an incredible tool for women around the world to communicate and unite through similar passions like health and fitness. There is so many wonderful things that social media has enabled us to do – most importantly it allows like minded women to connect with and support each other on their individual journeys.
Namita Nayyar:
5 things we’ll always find in your gym bag?
Kelsey Wells:
- iPhone
- Airpods
- Sweat towel
- Apple watch
- Drink bottle
Namita Nayyar:
Resolutions or goals for 2019?
Kelsey Wells:
- Continue to help more women around the world on their health and fitness journeys.
- Travel to new places and meet more of my incredible community.
Namita Nayyar:
Message for your 1.8 million followers on Instagram?
Kelsey Wells:
Fitness is not about fad diets and following what’s on trend. It’s about making manageable, practical, life changes to help you live healthier and happier. If you’re feeling discouraged in your fitness journey, take a step back, take the pressure off, and simplify things. Don’t let fear or insecurity rob you of your potential. Get outside your comfort zone and believe in yourself – you really can achieve anything you set your mind to.
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