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5 Fitness Tips For People Who Are Physically Challenged

May 25, 2021 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

You don’t need to have full mobility to benefit from exercise. Those with disabilities and mobility challenges can also access the excellent benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. Below you will find practical and helpful tips on how to increase your quality of life through exercise even if you’re limited in your range of movement or abilities.

Start slowly and increase activity levels

Even able-bodied people struggle to motivate themselves to exercise, so it can be harder for those with physical disabilities and challenges to find that extra spark to get them started. However, once you get going, able-bodied or not, you start to feel the benefits.

The trick is to start slowly with something you enjoy that isn’t too difficult. That could mean a short walk in the garden or park, or an activity in your home like, lifting weights or doing some yoga exercises.

Integrate activity into your daily life

If you think of your exercise routine as a chore or something you would rather not be doing, it can be difficult to continually motivate yourself to get started. That routine you had high expectations for soon falls away and you go back to wishing you were more active.

The way around this is to integrate your activity into your daily life. Choose an activity that appeals to you, not only for the exercise, but for some other reason as well. Maybe this activity lets you listen to an audiobook or visit someone you know. You can use Ergoactives to help you out.

Turn it into a daily habit

We all have habits. They develop organically, such as eating our favorite unhealthy food, or procrastinating when we should be working. Other habits are more intentional, such as exercising, using the phone less often, or eating oatmeal in the morning.

The point is that habits exist anyway and they can be either beneficial or unhelpful. In terms of your exercise routine, it will be far more useful if you view it as a positive habit and stick to your schedule until it becomes second nature.

Don’t expect your journey to be smooth sailing

Life is often unpredictable and things tend to happen that get in the way of your exercise routine. This can be frustrating if you have a dedicated practice. However, try not to worry too much or let it affect your long term goals and ambitions. You need to go with the flow then re-establish your old routine.

You might feel disheartened that your exercise routine was knocked off schedule when you were doing so well. Now you’ve fallen behind. The good news is that you now know how to get started again and you can re-establish the old habits more easily.

Stop the activity if you experience pain

If you have a physical disability or challenge, it’s important that you stay aware of this and don’t overdo it. If you experience even moderate degrees of pain and discomfort, it’s a good idea to take your foot off the gas until you feel up to it again.

Thank you for reading!

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Why Does Recovering From A Workout Take So Long? Here Are 4 Possible Reasons

April 23, 2021 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

Every time you workout, you need to make sure that you’re getting enough rest before your next trip to the gym. However, while some muscle soreness after your visit is only natural and to be expected, you might be worried if it seems like it takes a few days for the pain to go away. So, what can you do to reduce the pain of recovering, to recover from a workout more quickly, and ot make sure you’re able to stay active?

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Practice the proper exercise procedures

If you’re skipping these two essential processes during your workouts, then you’re going to not only take longer to recover, but you also greatly increase your risk of injuring yourself mid-workout. We are talking, of course, about warming up before exercise and cooling down after. Dynamic and static stretches are great ways to warm up, as is going for a light jog. Stretching also works as a cool down, but you can improve it by using foam rollers to massage your muscles, too.

Tackling inflammation

Inflammation is one of the top reasons your body might be sore after a workout. You might notice it if your joints, hands, feet, and arms are feeling a little swollen and a little tender. You can combat inflammation by making some changes to your diet. However, a lot of athletes are starting to use vapes a little more, especially as CBD is considered by some to be great at targeting inflammation. This can be helpful if your diet is tightly controlled so you can’t make many changes to it.

Help your blood move around

If you feel swelling in your extremities, but also numbness, then it could be a sign that your blood isn’t circulating enough after exercise. In extreme cases, this can lead to blood clots, which are more common in runners, too. Varying your exercise routine can help, as can wearing fitness compression gear, but hot pack treatments can help immediately open up your circulation, which can also reduce inflammation.

Watch how much you’re pushing yourself

It is important to consistently be pushing yourself a little harder and a little further than you did the last time you worked out. However, you have to make sure you’re doing it at a gradual pace, following an exercise plan created specifically for you, such as by an exercise app. Otherwise, if you do too much, too soon, or you are doing too many high-impact exercises, you can start to cause more shock and tension to the joints which can result in pain. You also increase the risk of muscle injuries. If your body is giving you signs to stop, you should listen to it. The natural ache of your muscles burning is one thing, but pain shouldn’t be ignored.

The more that you work out, the more that your body is going to get used to exercising. If you’re brand new to working out, expect it to feel pretty rough for a couple of days after. This shouldn’t continue as you make it a more routine thing.

Thank you for reading!

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How To Feel More Confident When Going To The Gym

March 8, 2021 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Going to the gym is a great way to stay fit and healthy. If you have a gym membership, you’re more inclined to follow a fitness routine that will benefit your health in the long and short terms. Unfortunately, there’s one major problem that holds lots of you back: confidence. You lack the confidence to feel comfortable in a gym environment, making it harder for you to actually stick to a routine. As a result, your health and well-being suffer, and all because you don’t feel confident in yourself!

How do you address this issue and start feeling more comfortable going to the gym? It’s honestly not as hard as it initially seems. It can feel like this is a mammoth of a task, but you can slowly work on getting yourself to a point where going to the gym no longer fills you with anxiety. Here are a few ideas to try:

Work on building your own self-confidence

A good starting point is to figure out why you’re self-conscious. For many of you, this is an issue that plagues your entire life, not just when going to the gym. Perhaps it could be beneficial to work with a life coach to help understand the root of your confidence issues and how to build a sense of self-worth back up. This alone can be enough for many of you to start believing in yourself and commit to going to the gym more often.

Find the best gym environment for you

Often, your lack of confidence stems from the gym environment around you. As a newbie, you can walk into a commercial gym full of fitness models and instantly feel worse than them. Just breathing the same air as these people make you feel self-conscious, so you’re less inclined to return. Therefore, finding a better gym can be a smart way of gaining more confidence. A lot of women have started going to female-only gyms, which makes them feel so much more confident as they’re only around other women. You could also choose to go to a smaller, more private gym, rather than a massive one. If you haven’t already seen and read it, there’s another post on this blog specifically about choosing the right gym. Feel free to check it out here.

Learn the basics at home

For most people, a lack of gym confidence comes from a lack of ability. You don’t really know what you’re doing, so you’re self-conscious when entering the gym. This happens to just about everyone when they start working out, so don’t worry. The best idea is to learn the basics at home and build your confidence in your own abilities. When you’re more confident at working out at home, you can transition into the gym. Or, go to the gym during the quietest hours when hardly anyone is around, so you can learn and practice in peace. It’s all about taking baby steps to build your skills and have fewer things to worry about.

Becoming more confident in a gym environment is so beneficial for your health & wellbeing! Going to the gym will no longer feel like a huge challenge, making it so easy to stick to a regular routine. From here, you’ll see all the health and fitness advantages!

Thank you for reading!

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6 Big Fitness Training Mistakes To Avoid

February 1, 2021 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

There’s all kinds of contrasting information out there, and this can mean that training optimally can be tough. Most people make training mistakes at some point, where they are starting out or years into their journey. The odd training mistake won’t ruin your progress, but if you keep on making them, you could end up disheartened, with injuries, and suffering from imbalances. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some big training mistakes to avoid:

Running Before You Can Walk

Everyone needs to master the basics, and even those who are pros in the gym can afford to go back to them from time to time. If you try to overcomplicate things, you’re going to run into problems. If you do it right, even a simple programme can help you to improve and get you great results. From there, you can build. However, never underestimate the effectiveness of going back to basics!

Going For Weights Over Form

Ego training is another huge issue. Form is far more important than the weight you are lifting. While you need to challenge yourself in your training, go too heavy and you could hurt yourself. If your form isn’t right, you will develop an injury or a problem. Form first, weight second.

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Not Training Your Entire Body

Training your entire body is crucial, unless you want to develop muscle imbalances. You may think you already have strong legs or strong arms, but you should still train them. Balancing out your body parts and ensuring overall strength is smart and functional. You don’t want huge arms and stick thin legs, or vice versa. You can put more focus on a body part you particularly want to build, but you should never do this to the detriment of other body parts. A sensible training split is key.

Forgetting To Work On Flexibility and Range of Motion

Working on your flexibility and range of motion is crucial when building muscle. If you fail to do this, you could end up with stiff, tight limbs, and you’ll become more prone to injury and issues later on down the line.

Changing Up Your Program Too Often

If you change up your program all the time, how will you know if you’re improving? It’s a good idea to stick to a program for anywhere from 1-3 months, so you can track particular exercises and ways of training. You’ll notice whether you are getting stronger, fitter, and whether you are finding them easier this way. Somebody like Dr. Marvell Scott can help you to stay accountable with a program that you enjoy.

Not Eating To Fuel Your Sessions

It isn’t all about your training. If you don’t eat to support your training and your goals, you’re going to have mediocre sessions and mediocre results. When training with weights, adequate protein intake is key. You need carbs for energy, and healthy fats, too. Women especially need to ensure they are getting enough healthy fats so that their menstruation cycles are supported. It’s a good idea to learn how to track macros so you can ensure you’re eating balanced meals with everything you need. This way, you can incorporate things you actually enjoy, too, rather than follow an unsustainable way of eating that you won’t stick to long term.

Thank you for reading!

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How To Avoid Injuries In The Gym

December 8, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

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Nothing will damage your fitness progress more than an injury. However, injuries in the gym can easily arise. This is especially the case if you do not warm-up correctly or follow the correct technique for the workout you’re doing. Keeping that in mind, we are going to take a look at some of the different things that can cause an injury in the gym and, therefore, how to avoid such scenarios from happening.

Make sure you follow the correct technique – The first thing you need to do is make sure that you do your exercises with the correct form and technique. This is where a lot of people go wrong. If you carry out an exercise incorrectly, this can end up putting unnatural pressure on muscles and bones.
Warm-up before your workout – We are all told about the importance of warming up before we workout. However, there are a lot of people that fail to take this advice. You need to warm-up to ensure that your muscles are ready for your workout. If you don’t, you could easily end up suffering from an injury.
Vary your workout – You are advised to vary your workout to reduce the chance of an injury because this will mean that you are working different muscle groups, which is important. This will also help you to keep your motivation levels high as well, as it makes sure you don’t get bored.
Stay hydrated – In addition to the advice provided thus far, you need to stay hydrated. After all, when we work out, we sweat, and this means that some of those critical fluids our body needs to take us through the workout program are lost. It is imperative to replace these fluids, and that is why drinking plenty of water comes recommended. Don’t forget that having enough electrolytes is part of proper hydration.
Make sure the workout equipment is secure – It’s the gym’s responsibility to maintain their workout equipment. If something doesn’t seem secure or set-up how it should be, don’t use it. Click here if you need advice, especially if you have been injured while at the gym and believe it’s not your fault.
Have rest days – A lot of people don’t want to have rest days because they feel like this is simply going to slow them down on their quest to achieve their fitness goals. However, rest days are of huge importance. If you do not rest properly, you are only going to put added strain on your muscles. Your muscles will not have time to repair and this is how serious injuries can happen. Plus, if you think about it, you’re going to halt your progress even more if you find yourself unable to work out at all, right?

There are a lot of different scenarios that can result in someone getting injured in the gym. However, if you follow the advice that has been discussed, you can help prevent any injuries and accidents at the gym!

Thank you for reading!

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The Only Holiday Gift Guide You’ll Need in 2020

December 6, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 3 Comments

Whether it feels like it or not, the holidays are here. I know for me, it still feels like March (thanks pandemic/COVID-19). Luckily though, the holidays can be a happy time, full of love and cheer. And although this year definitely looks different, and many of us won’t be traveling to see our family and friends, that doesn’t mean we can’t think of our loved ones and surprise them with a gift!

I love gift giving (is that cliché to say?). I especially love when the recipient doesn’t know they’re getting a gift. I put a lot of thought into what I choose for each person, and I’ve done plenty of research on 2020’s top gifts. To save you some time, I’m sharing some of these gifts with you! Whether they’re things you want to gift to loved ones, or things you want to gift yourself (hello self-care), there’s something for everyone on this list. Enjoy!

FITNESS + WELLNESS

NOURISHED Vitamins

Nourished Vitamins are multivitamins that are made completely by YOU! There are 28 different vitamins to choose from. You pick the seven that you want (or you can take a quiz and get a stack built for you!), and your vitamin is 3D printed into a gummy! I love love love Nourished vitamins, because with most multivitamins, there are things that I don’t need, instead of the things I do need. But Nourished lets me choose! I built a stack geared toward mind, immunity, heart health, and hair growth. You get 28 gummies individually wrapped (with your name on the wrappers, how fun!), and can get monthly boxes auto sent to you when you’re running out.

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**NOTE: the individual wrappers contain ZERO plastic, and they are compostable! I try my best to buy from companies that are eco-friendly, so Nourished is a win-win. The gummies are also sugar-free and vegan.

**DISCOUNT: First time customers receive 50% off a one-month subscription with code LAUNCH50 (or receive free shipping on a three-month subscription box) @ https://us.get-nourished.com!

Medterra CBD Oil

Medterra CBD oil (Cannabidiol oil) is probably the best gift you can give, because it has a plethora of uses! CBD can help alleviate things like pain, anxiety, and insomnia. It’s also recommended for overall well-being.

The Medterra CBD products I regularly take/use are: The Keep Calm and Sleep Tight gummies, Liposomal Good Morning capsules, 3000mg tincture, and the rapid cooling pain relief cream.

**DISCOUNT: Get 20% off your order by using code: lyndsay20 at medterracbd.com!

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Dosha Mat

The Dosha Mat is an acupressure mat that can help everyone, and for so many different reasons! It’s perfect for those who suffer from migraines, depression, anxiety, sciatica pain and more. Get more info about it here!

Perfect Hydration

For all the water lovers in your circle, Perfect Hydration water is, well, perfect! Perfect Hydration is 9.5+ pH electrolyte enhanced water that works great for those who are active and on-the-go. People forget it’s not only water that we need to hydrate ourselves, we need electrolytes as well. The water is also alkaline, which means you’re getting essential minerals!

Perfect Hydration 9.5+ pH Electrolyte Enhanced Alkaline Drinking Water

Jumpstart Energy Shot

Jumpstart Energy Shots are perfect for those seeking more energy + better focus, especially if they’re on-the-go! Jumpstart is meant to be taken before workouts or sporting events because it boosts natural performance. It provides a healthy “pick-me-up”, as it gives you vitamins and nutrients without all the sugar. Get a 12-pack (regular or grape flavor) here!

TRAVEL

EGGTRONIC Laptop Power Bank

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For your loved ones who are always working while traveling, the EGGTRONIC Laptop Power Bank is a perfect gift! This power bank is a USB-C ultra fast battery pack that charges your laptops, phones, tablets, and any other USB-C and USB devices. It looks extra stylish with its canvas covering, and it’s slim enough to fit right in your bag!

SELF-CARE

Alleyoop

pictured from top left: hold tight [setting spray], 11th hour in baby pearl [eyeshadow stick that I use as highlighter], pen pal 4-in-1, slow your roll in sage [aluminum-free deodorant], bottoms up [biodegradable body cleansing cloths] — pictured from top left: **hold tight** [setting spray], **11th hour** in baby pearl [eyeshadow stick that I use as highlighter], **pen pal** 4-in-1, **slow your roll** in sage [aluminum-free deodorant], **bottoms up** [biodegradable body cleansing cloths]

Alleyoop is probably my favorite company ever. Based in Los Angeles, Alleyoop is a women-founded and women-run beauty company dedicated to taking care, not time. Their makeup and body care products are multifunctional, time-saving, compact, and TSA-approved. They’re all cruelty-free, as well as free of parabens, latex, aluminum, and phthalates. I honestly can’t say enough good things about Alleyoop!

**DISCOUNT: Right now, Alleyoop is having a promo where when you bundle 3 items, you get 15% off PLUS one of their BRAND NEW cosmetic bags! Use code: BYOB @ meetalleyoop.com!

the cosmetic case you get for free during alleyoop's current promo. use code BYOB. image borrowed from meetalleyoop.com — the cosmetic case you get for free during alleyoop’s current promo. use code **BYOB**. image borrowed from meetalleyoop.com

I have almost all the Alleyoop products, and still, I’m going to buy duplicates just because this deal is SO GOOD! And be sure to check out the other Alleyoop products that aren’t shown here! [multi-mood lip trio, all-in-one razor, tip off makeup removing swabs, and SO. MUCH. MORE.]

pictured from top: multi-tasker 4-in-1 brush [sponge for concealer, + blush, brow, and eyeshadow brush], pen pal 4-in-1 [eyeliner, brow liner, highlight, and lipliner], stack the odds in sassy pants [blush, contour/bronzer, highlighter, + mirror] — pictured from top: **multi-tasker** 4-in-1 brush [sponge for concealer, + blush, brow, and eyeshadow brush], **pen pal** 4-in-1 [eyeliner, brow liner, highlight, and lipliner], **stack the odds** in sassy pants [blush, contour/bronzer, highlighter, + mirror]

multi-tasker 4-in-1 brush + stack the odds multi-use face palette in sassy pants — **multi-tasker** 4-in-1 brush + **stack the odds** multi-use face palette in sassy pants

STELLARGIRL

STELLARGIRL is a relatively new company & platform for strong and like-minded women to connect and help each other be, well, stellar! They created a glimmer lotion (3 years in the making) that is pretty awesome. It’s hella hydrating and the glimmer definitely pops. This is a must-give for your friends and family who love to shine! Get your Glimmer Lotion here.

PET

Fetching Fields Plant-Based Treats

Fetching Fields dog treats are the perfect stocking stuffer for your pup (or for a friend with pups)! They are human grade, certified organic, plant-based treat bars that are made in the U.S., with your dog’s wellness in mind. They’re also gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher.

Fetching Fields Plant-Based Treats — fetching fields trekking tails plant-based treat bars. there are 3 different flavors: trekking tails, sit & stay, and on vacay.

We don’t follow a plant-based lifestyle, but my dog Archie LOVES these treats!! It’s really great because Archie is picky AND smart, and he refuses to eat anything plant-related. With FF, Archie is able to get the nutrients he needs. The bars are nice because they are easily broken into 10 pieces, and are individually wrapped for extra convenience when you’re on-the-go.

Get Fetching Fields treats on Amazon or their website!

Whistle FIT Health and Activity Tracker

whistle dog tracker — whistle FIT pet tracker

The Whistle FIT pet tracker is pretty great! Our pup Archie has been wearing one for years. He’s fairly active and it’s cool to track and see when he was active and when he was resting (especially when he’s at the sitter). Whistle Labs also makes the new Whistle GO Explore, which looks amazing!

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**DISCOUNT: Get your Whistle FIT here, and be sure to select the “save 15%” coupon!

Medterra Pet CBD

In addition to CBD for humans, Medterra makes CBD products for pets! Medterra offers tinctures and treats for both dogs and cats. We use the tincture (beef flavor) because it’s easy to either put the oil on Archie’s food, or put it directly in his mouth. The treats are great too though; they’re convenient and easy to take anywhere!

**DISCOUNT: Use code lyndsay20 for 20% off Medterra CBD pet tinctures and treats @ medterracbd.com/category-pets!

TEACHING

Outschool Gift Cards

Outschool is an online education platform for kids aged 3-17 that offers all kinds of classes taught by teachers of various backgrounds. It’s nice because classes are offered at different times throughout the day, so you can always find something for whatever availability your child has. The cost of the classes are set by the teacher, and often, they will have promos such as discounts or sometimes even $1 classes.

I’ve been teaching with Outschool since the summer and it’s honestly a really great platform! I teach math, and right now I am teaching a 4-week course called “Fun With Fractions (& How They Relate to Decimals and Percents)“, as well as a one-time class by the same name.

**DISCOUNT: Sign up your kiddo for Outschool and get $20 in credit just by clicking this link!

I hope this gift guide is helpful and you find some great gifts for your loved ones! Comment below if there’s anything you think I should add 🙂

Thank you for stopping by!

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How To Get Guaranteed Results When Exercising

November 24, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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It’s no secret that regular exercise is good for your health. So many studies show that exercising can prevent health problems and aid common issues like chronic pain. But, many of you want to work out to see results. As such, it’s demotivating when you try hard and see no changes in your body. From here, you stop exercising – which is a detriment to your health.

How do you see guaranteed results all the time? Believe it or not, it’s not that difficult!

Know Your Goals

The first step is to understand your specific fitness goals. Do you want to maintain your weight? Are you hoping to lose weight or gain muscle? Do you want to be free from chronic pain? All of these goals are different and require different exercise regimes. By figuring out what you want to achieve, you can start putting together a program that targets them. This ensures you don’t waste time doing things that won’t provide the right results.

A great example is someone who wants to gain muscle but only does cardio workouts. You won’t see the desired results, so you’ll get demotivated very fast!

Find Out What Works for Your Body

We’re all different, and some people respond to certain exercises better than others. It’s very scientific and relates to muscle fibers and all that jazz. Still, with companies like Dynamic DNA Laboratories, you can figure out what type of exercise suits your body the best. Effectively, you send a blood test to companies like this and they analyze it to see how your body responds to different stimuli.

In essence, you learn what you should be doing. It’s a great way of making your body more productive when exercising. Again, it’s all about avoiding things that don’t bring you the benefits you’re after.

Be Consistent

The third step is to be consistent. This relates to both your fitness routine and diet. You can’t eat healthily for a week and then go back to your old habits. It won’t provide the results you want to see! Likewise, if you exercise once a week, don’t expect to see the desired results you’re after.

Consistency is key, which is why many people hire personal trainers or find online training programs. I definitely recommend this as you can get a program that tells you what to do and when to do it. There’s a sense of accountability there, but also a schedule. Most people lack exercise consistency because they don’t have a plan and just wing it all the time.

It seems too good to be true – are these three things all you need to see results? Well, yes! Exercise and health are very simple things that have become overly complicated with time. If you want to see results, you need to define your goals. This lets you know what type of exercise you should be doing, and what diet you need to follow. Then, find out what your body responds best to and stay consistent with your training program. Good luck!

Thank you for reading!

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Actionable Steps To Make Your Fitness Goals More Attainable

October 8, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

Are you struggling to reach the next level in your training sessions, or do you feel like your progress has stalled? If you’re on a mission to achieve fitness goals, here are some actionable steps you can take to make your targets more attainable.

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Targeted exercises and activities

There are myriad activities and exercises you can engage in to get fit nowadays. While it’s beneficial to vary your workouts and make training fun, it is also advantageous to tailor your training regime to match your objectives. Think about what you want to achieve. If you have a clear goal, for example, to get fitter, to build muscle, to tone up or to improve your endurance and stamina, you can follow a plan aligned to these targets. If your main aim is to run a marathon, it makes sense to focus on exercises that increase endurance. If you want to burn fat and increase muscle mass, combining cardio and weight and resistance training will help you reach your goal.

Working with a trainer

Sometimes, it can be difficult to reach peak levels of performance without encouragement, guidance or a little healthy competition. If you’re struggling to get to where you want to be, it’s worth thinking about taking part in group sessions to introduce a competitive element, training with a buddy or hiring a personal trainer. When you feel like the tank is empty, a good trainer will be able to squeeze that extra 5 or 10 percent out of you and they can push you to do better without putting you at risk of injury or burnout. Working with a trainer can also motivate you if you feel like you’ve run out of ideas for your training program, or you’ve lost confidence in being able to reach the next milestone.

Diet

Exercise is incredibly beneficial for your body and mind, but it’s not the only element of good health. To perform in the gym or on the sports field, you need to make sure that your body has sufficient fuel and that you take essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients on board. If you’re training with a specific goal in mind, you may also want to consider using supplements, but it’s important to seek advice from your trainer or doctor first. Sometimes, people try to increase exercise at the same time as reducing calorie intake and portion sizes to lose weight. It’s crucial to get the balance right if this is your target. Often, making changes to your diet will enable you to eat more without putting on weight because you’re eating nutritious foods that have a lower calorie content.

Rest

It’s understandable to assume that the more you train, the closer you’ll get to your goal, but there is such a thing as overtraining. Allow your body to rest and recover to prevent injuries and enhance performance. You can take the odd day off or use rest days to enjoy low-intensity exercise, such as swimming or going for a walk.

If you’re struggling to reach your fitness goals, don’t give up! Take these tips on board to make your objectives more attainable.

Thank you for reading!

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Working My Way Toward Wellness with Stretch Therapy – Week One

September 19, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

I’ve been experiencing some kind of chronic pain for at least 5 years. My worst pain is in my low back, followed by hip pain (in both hips, but mainly my right hip), and as of the last year, my right neck/shoulder (thanks to surgery and at least one wonky nerve).

In Las Vegas (Summerlin specifically), there’s a stretch therapy studio called Kika Stretch Studios. I think it might be my saving grace!

At this studio, a highly trained Kika therapist gently assists the client with stretching. I’d say Kika stretch therapy is a mash up of yoga, Pilates, physical therapy, and massage therapy (4 of my favorite things!). The stretch sessions are designed to relieve the body of muscle pain, tension, and fatigue.

“Revive your body and ease your mind. The Kika Method© is meant for anyone who wants to move and feel the natural way that you were designed to.”
Kika Studios Website

I’m starting a 5-week wellness journey where I’ll participate in a Kika stretch therapy session every Friday (after the busy work week and before the relaxing weekend!). The stretch therapist I’ll be working with is Tamara.

I’m really excited and can’t wait to share all about my experience and progress – I hope you choose to follow along with me! I’ll be posting here on my blog, as well as my Instagram and Facebook pages.

Be on the lookout for a “first session” post in a couple days!

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How To Find A Worthwhile Fitness Community

August 18, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Social support is one of the biggest motivators for a wide range of reasons. Think about it this way. You know you need to change and start working out to get healthier. A friend agrees with you, they’re in the same predicament. You decide that it would be better to work out together, to help one another push past the limits you might otherwise artificially place on yourselves.

You set the date. You’ll attend the gym at 8am on a Thursday. When Thursday morning rolls around, and you feel tired, what will you do? Call it off? But you’ve been waiting all week for it. No, you choose to push through so as not to let your friend down. They decide to do the same. Repeat this five times, and you have a habit. Repeat this ten times, and now dropping out becomes even harder. Repeat this thirty times, and you have a close friend and workout buddy you can measure results together with.

Community is powerful like that. It can help you become your best self. But how can we find the best community, in all manner of fitness considerations? With the following advice:

Try Reddit

Reddit is a golden resource for many reasons. If you have a particular plan or program that you follow, from Couch 2 5k to weightlifting in general, you will meet people there who are more than interested in seeing what you have to offer. Reddit offers people young and old, beginner or advanced, to share tips and come together with an understanding of what is most appropriate. From diet advice (keto, intermittent fasting etc) to simply finding motivation, this can be a golden resource in your journey.

Stick Within Your Program

Sticking within your program can also be a fantastic means of meeting new people. Let’s say you’re beginning with Stronglifts or Starting Strength. You can BET that the people interested in those programmes will be more than able to help you out with them. From figuring out how to spend your deload week, to the best supplements to take, to helping convince you that you never need overbearing fitness gear to perform well, sticking within your program can help you become a fan of it, and it helps you excel within that space.

Find Classes & Leadership Sessions

There are many excellent leadership classes and sessions out there that help you connect to more people who share your mindset. Fitness is a way of life, but so is business growth, and so is making the best out of your leadership skills. If you can combine those things together and surround yourself with people who are positive, forward-thinking, and also members of the Fiesta app, you’ll no doubt combine your output together and become fit in not only health, but in the mindset it takes to live a life like this. That can only be a positive route forward.

With this advice, we hope you can more easily find your community, and share success in achievement of your goals.

Thank you for reading!