Sarah Goldsmith

My name is Sarah Goldsmith, I’m 30 years old and live on a farm just outside the town of Matamata NZ with my husband Shane and our two gorgeous girls Madison (2 ) and Sasha (9mths).

I have been involved in the fitness industry since I was 13, working part time at the local gym while I was at school.

After completing a Bachelor of Physical Education at Otago University in 2004, I lived and worked in Australia for a year before returning for my sister’s wedding.

The opportunity then came up to purchase the gym I had previously worked in, so I grabbed it with both hands and have now owned Evolve Fitness Matamata for five years.

In 2009, eight months after Maddy’s birth, I entered my first body building competition and won gold at both the NZFBB CNI novice figure and NZFBB Nationals novice figure championships.

In 2011 I won gold in the shape class at the NABBA Auckland championships as well as overall best routine, gold in the INBA shape class and silver at the NABBA Nationals shape class.

How I train. I train six days a week, always striving to keep my workouts fresh and interesting.

On Mondays I concentrate on chest and triceps plus one hour of zumba and one hour of boxing

Tuesday is shoulders

Wednesday is legs plus zumba and boxing

Thursday is back plus zumba

Friday is biceps and abs and Saturday is cardio or dance.

Of course this changes all of the time but this is a guide.

I am a diehard fitness enthusiast and am always inspired by Fitness models –wives, mothers and savvy professional women who juggle a very busy lifestyle but understand the importance of health and fitness and how amazing it can make you feel.

It is easy for women, whether in big cities or small rural towns, to get into ruts. To struggle with the demands of everyday life and fall prey to low self image, eating disorders and depression, I know, because I have been there.

But after 15 years + in the industry I also know the power of fun, friendly and firm motivation and how success breeds success. – stay fit, healthy, positive and strong and follow your passion.