While modelling is her passion, todays Motivational Meet gal’s first love has always been health and fitness. As a model, Hannah has experienced the media’s unwavering obsession with weight first hand, having her healthy physique tarred with the ‘too skinny’ brush on many occasions. This could not be further from reality.
Her message is loud and clear – respect yourself, be confident with who you are and what you have to offer the world and take actions towards achieving the goals and success that are rightfully yours. Having a healthy mix of exercise, eating the right foods and dedication has given her the body she has today, one that she is proud of and loves from within. Through regular self education and a commitment to constant and never ending improvement, Hannah is inspiring those around her at a rapid rate to be healthy and live a life of passion.
Taking that one step further, Hannah, along with her Personal Trainer Nick Tait have release a workout app called HANxFIT so we too can get fit like the stunner, minus the hefty costs! Check out below were she shares a little more about herself…
Name: Hannah Saul
Occupation: Model and creator of the new workout app HANxFIT
For the people who aren’t familiar with you, ell us a bit about yourself?
Hi Everyone! I am Hannah Saul, I’m 25 years old – I am based in Singapore although I work between Sydney and London! I have been in the Australian fashion scene for the past 7 years and now have taken a step away to launch my new fitness app HANxFIT.
Health and Fitness has been a huge part of my life for many years, and thanks to my blog, the idea for my workout app was born.
Tell us a little more about the app, how did this come about and what can we expect?
I have been working on my app for 2 years now in conjunction with Moment Media and my personal trainer, Nick Tait. It took a long time to perfect!
The app is really clean and easy to use. You will find workouts conveniently filed under body weight, gym, kettlebell, ABS and ABT (Abs Butt and Thighs) categories so you can easily find the workout that you are looking for. I have decided to include both body weight and weighted exercises so that you can use it no matter where you are or how you want to train.
There are images, descriptions and videos that show you how to do the exercises correctly. We have also added in some tips about training & nutrition – weekly routines and there are also 3 different ebooks you can purchase.
As a model have you always lead a healthy life or was there a particular turning point?
I have always been pretty healthy, but I got really into training when I moved to Sydney. When I was growing up in Byron Bay I was always at the beach and participating in surf club so it was easy to stay active.
When I moved to Sydney I had to join a gym as I had a busy schedule with work & really found a love for the higher intensity training and group classes. It does also help living in such a beautiful active part of the world! There are so many great coastal tracks on the east coast!
What does your usual daily routine look like – what is on your ‘must do’ and ‘must take’ list?
I do my best to ensure I do cardio every day and try to fit in some other form of training where possible. I have a go-to body weight workout that’s on my app that I do if I know that I have a long shoot day. It is a circuit of 10 minute rounds so I just do according to how much time I have! It gets the heart pumping, wakes me up and keeps me disciplined so I stay on track with my morning workouts!
Let’s take a peek in your bathroom cupboard – what are your must have products?
A good hydrating serum, rose mist and eye cream are my essentials!
What do you always have in your kitchen?
I always have some fruit and nuts, coconut oil, chia seeds, LSA and hemp seeds for my smoothies.
I also have a multi vitamin, silica tablets and carnitine are my daily usuals !
How important is clean, nutrient rich food in your diet? Do you follow a certain style of eating?
I don’t follow any diets. I try to eat as clean as I can while still enjoying great food.
Everything in moderation!
How do you like to move and keep fit? Give us an example of your daily workout?
I like to run! I usually start the day with a 5-15km run as I am currently training for the Singapore Marathon which I am doing with my mum.
I also love doing circuit work so in the afternoon I will usually do a strength session using my app.
Who or what has been the biggest influence on your health journey? These days we’re influenced by so many different sources – from friends, family, blogs, magazines and now even Instagram!!
Haha well I really love Candice Swanopol. When I started modeling I guess ‘training’ was not in fashion, but I looked at her and the other VS girls and decided that I wanted to aim for their body, rather than just being super skinny with no tone.
Currently loving:
Cooking
Learning about business
Being able to do what I love and travel the world
Fave local cafe or restaurant?
Fratelli Fresh Potts Point!
As your parting gift to us, share a little something?
MORE CORE WORKOUT!!
HANNAH’S KILLER CORE 21 Minute workout
45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest.
Repeat the circuit 3 times, or 4 if you have time!
FORWARD CRUNCH
- Lie on your back on an exercise mat.
- Place finger tips on temples.
- Flex at the waist to raise your upper torso off the floor
- Return and repeat
REVERSE CRUNCH
- Lie on your back on an exercise mat
- Place hands by your side, on the floor
- Bend at the knees and keep your feet off the floor
- Then pull your knees toward your chest and drive your hips upwards using your hands to support you
- Lower your hips and repeat
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
- Hands on the floor directly under your shoulders
- One leg tucked, one leg extended
- Weight should be placed on the balls of your feet
- As quickly as possible “climb” by alternating legs back and fourth to complete the target timeframe
KNEE TUCKS
- Start in a push up position.
- Kick both feet in and bring your knees to your chest.
- Keep your abs braced and your back strong throughout movement.
- Kick both feet back out until your legs are almost straight
SINGLE SIDE CRUNCH RIGHT
- Lie on your back on the exercise mat
- Raise both feet from floor, with one knee in and one leg outstretched
- Place fingertips on temples
- Raise upper torso from ground and bring opposite elbow to opposite knee
- Lower and repeat all on one side only
SINGLE SIDE CRUNCH LEFT
- Lie on your back on the exercise mat
- Raise both feet from floor, with one knee in and one leg outstretched
- Place fingertips on temples
- Raise upper torso from ground and bring opposite elbow to opposite knee
- Lower and repeat all on one side only
BICYCLE CRUNCH
- Lie on your back on exercise mat
- Raise both feet from floor, with one knee in and one leg outstretched
- Place fingertips on temples
- Raise upper torso from ground and bring opposite elbow to opposite knee
- Keep upper torso elevated and rotate to other elbow & knee
- Repeat by alternating
For more of my favourite routines, check out my new app www.hanxfit.com available in the APP store now
