Celebrity good sports 'WHAT KEEPS US MOVING!'

Some of our faves reveal the secrets to living their best lives – so we can too

- Rebekah Hebenton

Exercise used to be about achieving washboard abs, but these days we understand it to be one tool in the arsenal of wellbeing. The Weekly chats with some favourite local faces about the exercise that keeps them moving and how mental health is just as important as physical.

Sarah Gandy, 43, More FM Drive host. Favourite activity: Rebounding

How long have you been rebounding? I started back in 2017 after finding a rebounder on Trade Me for $20. My workmates think I’m bonkers for doing it, which probably makes me want to do it more! I’ve kept it up all these years because you feel like a kid again.

What else do you do in life to support your health and wellness? I do Pilates and strength training, and I have two dogs that need regular walks, so that forces me outside. I also try to eat a good range of whole foods, get enough sleep — not always easy - and laugh every day. Since breast cancer treatment, I’ve put much more focus on supporting my body. It carried me through a really intense treatment regimen, and I still feel like I’m helping it recover from things like chemo and meds in general.

How does exercise impact your mental health? Exercise is a great mind clearer. I have some of my most out-of-the-box ideas when I’m bouncing on my rebounder with tunes blasting. The physical impact it has on hormone balancing also can’t be understated.