049 Netwalking with the gamer who got fit with Jen Griffiths

Creating Active Lives

In this week's episode I am joined by Jen Griffiths who shares her inspiring story of getting active following a health scare.
We discuss:

• overcoming anxiety
• exercise habits and motivation
• outdoor networking and the benefits it has for mental health
• nature walks
• consistency with exercise
• using game consoles to support your consistency with exercise

Jen shows us that there are so many different ways to create an active life for yourself. It doesn't have to look the same as someone else. The key is to make it work for you.
About Jen Griffiths:
Jen Griffiths is known as the Tropic Pianist Gamer, a multi-passionate creative, best-selling author and podcaster who helps people manage anxiety.

Jen runs Netwalks, a blend of walking and networking which combines physical and mental health benefits as well as the opportunity for social interaction and the additional benefits that being in nature provides.

Jen’s life was kicked into “active” gear when she ended up in hospital as a result of a very poor diet. She had to change her lifestyle to combat this and improve her health so that is exactly what she did. After losing weight using fitness video games. She then discovered a love for the outdoors and decided to take up the netwalking flag in Anglesey for Network She, a national group for women in business.

On netwalks, and in her spare time, Jen loves to explore Anglesey with whoever wants to join her!

https://tropicpianistgamer.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/tropicpianistgamer
https://www.facebook.com/tropicpianistgamer
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jen-griffiths
My book: https://amzn.to/3PH7RAM
For the gaming side, here's a fitness game review: https://nintendoplayers.uk/news/review-fitness-circuit/
Network She: https://networkshe.co.uk

About Sarah:
Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.

With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge. She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations. For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women. She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change. She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training.

In her spare time, you will usually

For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [e-mail].
Follow her on social media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_lives
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentor
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Discovering Ring Fit Adventure (00:03:00)

3. Finding what works for you (00:06:18)

4. Netwalks - networking in nature (00:10:23)

5. The benefits of nature and social connection (00:18:43)

6. Creating consistency in physical activity (00:23:40)

7. Improving health and overcoming challenges (00:28:04)

8. Finding enjoyment (00:30:55)

9. Conclusion (00:32:24)