Tasmanian Gym Owner and World Record Breaker ... Meet Lou!
Louise Calvert, aka Lou, has been into sport and fitness from a very young age.
She's a gym owner, a new first-time mum, and has broken several burpee world records, raising thousands for charities along the way.
Get to know Lou below!
Heya, I'm Lou!
I truly believe movement is a privilege, and you should do what you can when you can.
I've always been into sport and fitness, playing basketball for 15 years and now working in the fitness industry for 7 years.
I own my own gym and love that I get to help others benefit from movement everyday.
I am a very kind and competitive person. Over my time in the industry I've broken three world records, and raised over $50,000 for charities.
I respect anyone trying to better themselves.
Recommendations
Here are some of the Bulk Products I love...
Electrolyte Plus
Why I love it: I train a lot and to have a product that helps keep me hydrated, in a bulk packet saving plastic use is amazing.
How I use it: With water.
BCAA Recovery
Why I love it: It helps me recover and the flavour is amazing.
How I use it: With water.
Protein Matrix+
Why I love it: It's super tasty and can be consumed with just water. It also has a lactase enzyme to help process the dairy in it and for me that's gamechanging.
How I use it: With water, or in a smoothie with banana, soy milk, ice and peanut butter.
SportsFuel 101
Why I love it: For endurance events it keeps me full and hydrated! Two in one ;)
How I use it: With water.
HCP - Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides
Why I love it: I've been loving collagen now more than ever - especially now that I'm pregnant.
How I use it:
My Approach to Nutrition
To me, food is fuel. It manages your mood, your energy and your recovery. I tend to eat very similar things daily.
I'm a lover of a boiled egg - nutritious, easy and filling. I have a Protein Matrix+ shake daily, I eat a banana and/or an apple daily. I'm a huge fan of veggies and yep, I do love to eat the rainbow.
I avoid anything with gluten, dairy, or that's highly processed. I crave oranges, and my favourite cheat meal is a gluten free woodfired pizza - it just warms the soul!
Training Schedule
Current Plan
My training varies depending on what I'm training for, but generally I'm a hybrid girl. I go heavy (but not too heavy) and I love my bodyweight mobility (Zuu).
We all know I love a burpee... or a thousand!
My favourite move would have to be a kicksit, and my favourite piece of equipment is by far the ski erg.
Latest Results
Do you have any medium/long term goals you're working towards?
A long term goal of mine is to run from the top of Tassie to the bottom - bring it on!
Have you had any exceptional results in the last few years?
Within the last 5 years, I've broken the 60 second burpee world record, the 60 minute burpee world record, and the 24 hour burpee world record.
I entered and finished the Red Bull Defiance 150km over two days of trail running, riding and kayaking - it's one of my favourite achievements.