By JONATHON HOWARD
PARTICIPANTS in the Jetts Noosa 12-Week Weight Loss Journey broke down some of their mental and physical barriers on Saturday during a private karate lesson.
Expert Jetts’ trainer and fifth dan karate instructor Simon Golland, put the participants through their paces with board breaking, breathing exercises and posture techniques.
Mr Golland teaches Okinawan Goju Ryu, a form of karate, at the Bicentienial Community Centre on Sunshine Beach Road.
He said it was important the participants remained focused with their eye on a goal.
“I spoke about barriers, things holding you back and about where they were and where they are now and where they hope to be,” he said.
“Using this metaphor I then proceeded to board breaking, which had amazing feedback from the contestants… even the photographer had a go.”
Things are starting to heat up for the participants who are now in the final four weeks.
“We will be taking them to an even higher level,” Mr Golland said.
“I took them up the stairs at Hasting Street with sandbags in their backpacks and exercised at the lookout then walked back and exercised on the beach.
“They are all doing really well and losing weight and more importantly changing their habits and generally looking and feeling better, fitter and stronger.”
Mr Golland said he was extremely proud of the participants.
“This has been so much more than just a weight loss challenge – it’s been a journey of discovery and making new friends as well,” he said.
Jetts is set to make several big announcements in the coming weeks.
