Elka Whalan is a former Olympian – so for her, a healthy lifestyle is a no-brainer.

She also happens to be married to fellow ex-Olympian Thomas Whalan, and so the super-fit couple are dedicated to teaching their three kids to embrace healthy eating and exercise.

She caught up with Mamamia’s Shelly Horton to chat about natural living, good food and the challenges of working out with kids in tow.