Drawing experience from her past injuries, Eunice Lai co-founded Lift Performance, a boutique fitness centre with a holistic approach to health and fitness.
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How I get it done: Eunice Lai
What is your backstory and why did you decide to launch your business?
Having suffered from injuries during my time playing national-level rugby, I experienced first-hand the frustration of living with constant aches and pains. Through my training, I’ve come to learn how important it is to maintain our strength, flexibility, and endurance by having a regular training regime, especially amidst today’s work culture that often involves prolonged sitting. As I wanted to assist others achieve a pain-free lifestyle, I decided to launch Lift Performance and focus on addressing the root causes of people’s mobility problems. I now have bespoke programmes that help restore my clients’ balance and mobility, and I educate them on the significance of these targeted exercises.
What has been your biggest challenge so far and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge for me has been multi-tasking. Making the transition from PT to entrepreneur has meant taking on new responsibilities. In addition to caring for my clients, I now have to handle the daily operational and administrative work for the gym. Moreover, we’ve combined personal training with Pilates Reformer sessions. Integrating these two modalities into a cohesive daily routine has brought great results for our customers. Now, as both a coach and business owner, I’m constantly thinking from my clients’ perspective and striving to enhance their experience with us.
How do you stay motivated and energised?
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Finding enjoyment in your work always makes it easier to stay engaged and motivated – and I’m lucky to say I love doing what I’m doing now! Additionally, I find that setting up a routine has helped me find my rhythm, allowing me to better regulate my mind and body.
How do you deal with self-doubt or criticism?
There’s a reason that made us take the first step out of our comfort zone. Remember that driving purpose and never doubt the progress you’ve made. That said, I’ve also learnt the importance of accepting constructive criticism from others. Valuable feedback, even when critical, comes from a place of caring about my work and wanting it to improve.
How I get it done with Eunice Lai: Rapid fire
Favourite place(s) to work? Home and my gym.
Favourite business tool or can you share a work ‘mantra’ that you use? “Lift for Life” is my motto. We shouldn’t just be focusing on the present – we should be developing our own future.
One thing you can keep talking about for hours? I could talk about meal planning for hours, because good food is the best reward for me after a long, tough day. Striking the balance between health and satisfaction can be a real challenge!
Your go-to self-care activity? I love reading in the morning. I also meditate every night, so that I can reflect on my day and better prepare myself for tomorrow.
One piece of advice to your younger self? Shoutout to young Eunice! I’m proud that my younger self took every step with confidence and truly believed in what I sought to achieve.
Find out more about Lift Performance and get in touch with Eunice Lai on LinkedIn.
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