Oxygen Australia Issue 93 SeptemberOctober 2017

122 Sep/Oct 2017 oxygenmag.com.au

Fit Factor

Leah Gruber

Las Vegas, NEVADA

Stats: 165cm

Weight: 63kg

ATTENTION

ALL FIT

WOMEN

Can you inspire

others to be fit?

Send your details

to editorial@challeng-

ermediagroup.com

Future of fitness

Previous accomplishments:

Throughout High School, I was part of

several Regional and State teams for

Cross Country and Athletics. I’ve also

competitively Water Ski Raced since

I was 5 years old picking up several

trophies during this time.

Indulge:

I am a bit of a chocoholic, so this would

definitely be chocolate. I don’t eat

chocolate often these days, but if I crave

it long enough, I’ll always indulge! It’s all

about that balance.

Fitness Tip:

I think people need to remember that

we are each on our own fitness journey

and to focus on that and not compare

yourself to others. For example; my

path will differ from someone else’s

because of the choices that I make to

reach the goals that I set for myself. No

two people are ever in the same place at

the same time and comparing ourselves

to others distracts us from the path we

have chosen for ourselves. So, do not

get caught up feeling disheartened by

peering into someone else’s journey.

Joanne Loeskow

Brisbane,

QUEENSLAND

Height: 163cm

Weight: 55kg

My passion:

My passion for the aerial arts started as a kid

watching behind the scenes of Cirque on TV.

I wanted my mum to take me to circus classes

as a kid, but they were too expensive. I found

similar interests in other performing arts like

gymnastics, dance, and theatre. Fast forward

to college when I saw that a circus class was

offered as an elective; I was so excited to

learn something new and different. Right

away I was hooked.

Experience:

Growing up I’ve always needed to experience

things for myself rather than take someone’s

word for it. The need for that first-hand

experience has often driven me to pursue

goals that many people only dream about.

The strength work:

I asked myself what else I needed to do

besides believe in myself to make it as an

aerialist. I needed to get stronger and learn

more skills. I dedicated myself to taking

aerial classes, stretching, and working out

my core muscles and upper body in the

gym. I found other people who were doing

the exact same thing as me. I loved being

around these bold friends who were chasing

their dreams as well. These friends not only

inspired me but could also empathise with

my struggles.

These five

women

have the

drive that

is the ‘Fit

Factor’.

Joannephoto:

Dallas Olsen

Leah photo

James Patrick