Bendy Buddha - Hyrox Coaching, Acupuncture & Mental Health

One of the biggest myths I hear is that once you hit your 50s, you’ve missed your chance to get stronger.

The reality is, you can still build strength, learn new skills and improve your fitness. Your body is incredibly adaptable, and there is still so much potential to grow.

The difference isn’t that you can’t improve. It’s that recovery becomes just as important as training.

Rest days aren’t a sign of weakness. Sleep isn’t optional. Good nutrition, mobility and listening to your body become every bit as important as showing up and putting in the work.

Progress might look a little different than it did in your 20s, but it’s still progress.

Don’t be afraid to try something new, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. Learning new movements challenges your body, keeps your mind engaged, and reminds you that it’s never too late to discover what you’re capable of.

Whether you’re 25, 50 or 75, your body is designed to adapt when you give it the right challenge, and the right recovery.

Performance training isn’t just for elite athletes. It’s for anyone who wants to challenge themselves, build strength and discover what they’re capable of. Everyone starts somewhere, and with the right coaching, you can continue to progress for years to come.

If you’ve been thinking about trying strength training, HYROX or performance-based training but haven’t quite taken the leap, this is your sign. Come and give it a go. You don’t need to be fit to start, you just need to start.

I’m lucky enough to coach alongside an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and supportive team. Whether you’re looking to get stronger, move better, or simply challenge yourself in a new way, you’ll be welcomed, supported and coached every step of the way.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time, this is it.

Post-Hyrox adventures

After all the training and racing, it was time to explore! wandering the streets of Sigtuna, stepping back in time at the Vasa Museum, to kayaking through the stunning Stockholm Archipelago…lots of chats with the fam.

So much fun, so many memories, and the perfect mix of racing and exploring. 🇸🇪❤️

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WE DID IT! 🇸🇪🔥

HYROX World Championships complete, with a PB and a 37th place finish in our age group!

A massive shout-out to our incredible support crew from the Urban team - your energy and cheers got us through this race ❤️

And to my amazing teammate Becs… thank you for flying all the way to Sweden and absolutely smashing it out of the park with me. What an adventure and what a performance! And of course to my family who travelled all the way from NZ and Aussie to cheer us on every single run lap!

Now it’s time to soak it all in, pat ourselves on the back, and enjoy a week in this very cool place! Bring on the pastries!

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Day 3 Stockholm 🇸🇪

Athlete rego ✔️
Walk of Nations ✔️
Met some incredible Kiwi athletes ✔️
Watched the elites ✔️

Starting to feel very HYROXY now! 🔥

My beautiful family arrived yesterday, so the support crew is complete ❤️

One more sleep until race day. Good luck to all the solo athletes out there today — enjoy every second! 🇳🇿💪

Day 1 in Sweden 🇸🇪

Old Town wandering, fika, sauna, and a lake swim to finish. Here for HYROX, but determined to experience everything this beautiful city has to offer too.

Train hard. Travel well. 🇸🇪💪

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Training should build you up, not break you down
Especially when you’re just starting