Fitness entrepreneur Tammy Hembrow has become quite an Internet sensation due to her healthy lifestyle, fit body and amazing sense of fashion. The activewear designer, whose home workouts are super challenging and effective, is the mother of two beautiful children and runs her own athleisure company, Saski Collection.
Tammy launched her personal brand on Instagram before the birth of her son in 2015. Dedicated to a lifestyle that allowed her body to look and feel its absolute best, Tammy has spent the last few years perfecting her workout techniques and nutrition programs, working through two pregnancies along the way.
With a phenomenal social media presence of 9 million plus followers on Instagram and over a million subscribers on YouTube, Tammy’s success is attributed to her honest and open approach on all her social channels, which has allowed her fan base to connect with her on such an intrinsic level.
Women Fitness unveils its first ever exclusive interview with the ‘Queen of Instagram’ Tammy Hembrow, who talks about what it takes to be the ‘Get X’ Mom that she is and lots more.
Namita Nayyar:
As one of the ‘Gen X’ mums who confidently documented her pre and post pregnancy body to inspire other mothers, what motivated you to inspire other females?
Tammy Hembrow:
My main motivation is to share what I’ve learned along my own journey with women all over the world. I recognise and admire a woman’s inner strength, determination and ability to do extraordinary things. I want you to know that changing your lifestyle through fitness is one way you can take back control of your life.
Namita Nayyar:
One of the major reasons for your global popularity is your jaw-dropping ‘booty’ transformation. Give us tips to get that transformed booty!
Tammy Hembrow:
- Squats and deadlifts with weights- if you’re starting from scratch I would recommend using your own body weight or small weights and then gradually increasing the weights you use.
- Building a booty is a slow process that requires time, effort, control and persistence. Slow and steady wins the race!
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Namita Nayyar:
What glute exercises do you highly recommend to prevent joint pain?
Tammy Hembrow:
One of my favourites is ‘sit to stand’ the easiest way to do this is to grab a chair and pretend you’re about to sit on it and then stand up- for best results do this as slow as possible and remember to squeeze!
Namita Nayyar:
You have also spoken about the importance of eating protein-rich food and complex carbohydrates to maintain good physique. How do you incorporate these in your meals?
Tammy Hembrow:
I’ve actually been following my App Tammy Fit, I worked with a nutritionist on the meals to make sure they have a good balance so it’s much easier for me to incorporate the right foods especially with my busy schedule.
Namita Nayyar:
Ingredients that are a must in your kids menu? Foods to keep to the minimum?
Tammy Hembrow:
My kids pretty much eat what I eat, so vegetables, chicken and I’ve recently been cooking the meals from my app and they’re loving the variety!
Namita Nayyar:
Being a mom is a full-time job, and you are one of Australia’s top fitness entrepreneur and influencer too. Tips how working women can fit a workout into their busy schedule?
Tammy Hembrow:
- Find the time! I know it seems impossible sometimes, especially after a long day but all you need is a 30 min workout 5 days a week to make the difference! For me it’s all about how hard you push yourself in the workout and not the length of the workout.
- Use my app. The gym/ home workout can take forever when you aren’t sure what to do/ how to do it. My app will guide you step by step of each exercise and how to execute it! (even at home)
- Plan your week, with kids and work, things won’t always go to plan but it can help as a guide when trying to fit your workouts in. I find that some sort of routine can be really helpful.
Namita Nayyar:
Has motherhood changed you as a person? Share it with our visitors.
Tammy Hembrow:
Definitely! It’s really hard to describe unless you’ve experienced it but my life completely changed (for the better). It is amazing and overwhelming to feel their dependence and trust in me. They make me want to be so much more than I am. Motherhood has and will continue to teach me intense lessons. My children are the greatest gift I’ve ever had.
Namita Nayyar:
Your app, Tammy Fit, is pretty incredible! Having helped transformed so many women, share with us a transformation story that truly touched you.
Tammy Hembrow:
Honestly they are all really touching. Any girl that reaches out to say I’ve been able to inspire her to get into the gym or helped on their fitness journey is truly touching. The appreciation that I’ve been shown is honestly the best reward knowing that I’ve been able to be a part of their fitness journeys and that they have a new outlook and confidence for the gym because of my programs, shows the power of fitness and effects of fitness and healthy eating not only physically but mentally. I’ve had girls reach out to say they feel more confident and in control which is what I wanted for myself when I started working out. To know I’ve been on the same journey myself I feel I can relate and I understand the feelings of accomplishment.
Namita Nayyar:
You are also the Founder of the saskicollection.com. If you had to choose your five favourite picks from the online store, what would they be?
Tammy Hembrow:
Oh gosh, thats such a hard question because it changes all the time but these are my current favs:
- Dusty pink leggings
- Zip jacket
- White zip crop
- Tracksuit pants
- Backless sport crop
Namita Nayyar:
Your 5 favourite activewear brands?
Tammy Hembrow:
Saski Collection, The new Good American Activewear range, Saski Collection, Saski Collection, and probably Saski Collection. I design for myself and the Saski Girl so it’s pretty much all I wear!
Namita Nayyar:
Define Women Fitness for our viewers.
Tammy Hembrow:
I feel like that’s a really broad area so I will define what it means to me. When I first started going to the gym I began with cardio and yoga, I think this says a lot about how I portrayed female vs male workouts and exercises. I think even today men are portrayed in the fitness industry as the ones who lift heavy or ‘real’ weights. Most recently there is a trend of seeing more women in the media lifting heavy, showing their strength and using weights to get fit instead of focussing on just cardio. Through showing my personal journey with weights and sharing my experiences I have helped create an online community that supports a woman’s strength and ability to do whatever she sets her mind to.
Namita Nayyar:
You recently spoke about having sleep issues. How are you dealing with it?
Tammy Hembrow:
I think my recent sleep issues have been a result of time differences and jetlag. I have to do a lot of travel for work and because I don’t like to leave my kids I often leave and come straight back so my body doesn’t have time to adjust. I know that I had to try something different so my last trip I extended it and brought the kids with me. I’m still trying to find the balance I need so I can get the work I need done and still be there for my children as my number one priority but look after myself also. I have also found that meditation and yoga have helped a lot with relaxation and learning to switch off.
Namita Nayyar:
Being an Instagram influencer, tell us 5 things that you absolutely love about this platform?
Tammy Hembrow:
- All the amazing opportunities that have come from it (working with brands)
- Connecting with people from all around the world
- Getting the opportunity to help and inspire other people
- Being able to express myself
- Building a community that empower and support each other in a positive way
Namita Nayyar:
5 things we’ll always find in your gym bag?
Tammy Hembrow:
- Water
- a towel
- headphones
- Womens best BCAA powder
- resistance band
Namita Nayyar:
Your Favourite holiday destinations for 2019?
Tammy Hembrow:
Bora Bora
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