Gym for farmers
A home-built gym was the start of Kane Brisco’s journey from milking shed to social media influencer. Kane’s into his seventh year 50/50 share …
Tag: farm fit
Put your energy into what you can control
Learning to live with unexpected challenges is the key to getting through life in lockdown for Otago farmer Luke Tweed. Along with his family, Luke …
A team effort
Although lockdown has made Marian Hirst’s blueberry business more challenging to run, it’s also made her appreciate why she loves the job. It’s blueberry harvest …
How to keep Farmstrong
Farmstrong is a nationwide, rural wellbeing initiative that helps farmers and their families cope with the ups and downs of farming. Over the last four …
Oxman fundraiser for Farmstrong
Entrants into the Oxman triathlon in Canterbury this December are raising funds for rural wellbeing initiative Farmstrong. The event has another rural theme – it’s …
Mark Tree on preventing wrist injuries
Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert in body conditioning. In this video, Mark explains how to strengthen …
Mark Tree on preventing shoulder injuries
Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert in body conditioning. In this video, Mark demonstrates a great exercise …
Mark Tree on preventing common on-farm injuries
Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert in body conditioning. In this video, Mark talks through the importance …
Mark Tree on preventing back injuries
Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert in body conditioning. In this video, Mark explains how to prevent …
Mark Tree on preventing achilles injuries
Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert in body conditioning. In this video, Mark explains some great exercises …
Mark Tree on driving the tractor
Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert on body conditioning. In this video he explains how to look …
Dennis Kelly on shoulder injuries
Dennis Kelly has been a physio in Winton for 20 years. In this video Dennis explains why shoulder injuries are very common, particularly as you …
