Life's message "it's out of our hands" has been loud & clear lately. But it doesn't mean there aren't things you can do to feel good each & every day.
Am I being too optimistic? I don't think so.
I realize the massive juggling act we are all undertaking right now. Whether it's literally home-schooling your kids & doing work conference calls simultaneously or it's the roller coaster ride of emotions we are all experiencing that has your head spinning. I assure you, you are not alone.
I don't have a magic potion or any quick fixes to wipe everything away but...
I do have 3 things you can realistically do which will help jump start/reset your day, clear your mind and alleviate stress.
Bonus, they will also help you save time in your fitness program.
Now how's that for being efficient & effective in a time of need 😜
1. MORNING MOVES - Do a quick yoga stretch like the one in the video clip below, for about 2-3 minutes right when you wake up. It will get your body moving and start your day off on a positive note.
Why is it a time-saver? It will get you in tune with your body from the moment you roll out of bed, making you more efficient in every move after.
The 2 minute video clip (below) is from our JBirdFitness.com Barre Express workout. If you're interested in becoming an On-Demand member, you can find information in the "What's Happening" section at the bottom of this email.
(click the picture below to view the video clip)
2. REV IT UP! - When you are at the tail end of your workout remember this newsletter and give it everything you have. Great form is still paramount but really GO FOR IT!. Start by just doing this the last 30 seconds of your routine and then more time as you progress. (ex: your workout is 15 minutes long, at 14:30 Go For It!, next week at 14:00 Don't Hold Back)
Why is it a time-saver? It will teach your body how to intensify your workout gradually and safely, eventually enabling you to either shorten your workouts or add more in without actually adding on time.
3. INHALE & EXHALE - At any moment in the day, sit, close your eyes & take 3 deep breaths. Do this especially during a time where you are getting frustrated, no one is listening to you or things have gotten thrown off course.
How is it a time-saver? Your heart health and sanity are just as important as burning fat & building muscle and they will effect how you approach your workouts. Plus, it will give you time back on your life, as heart disease and stress are a killer.
Since we all have a lot on our plates, I'll make you a deal. How about picking one of the above and trying it this week. Then as each week passes, you can experiment with another.
Completely manageable and moving you in a positive direction, for sure!
Let me know how it goes by posting on our Facebook Community page HERE or feel free to email me anytime at janine@jbirdfitness.com.
With love,
Janine
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Something really FUN & magical has been happening at our LIVE workouts together and since our timelines of staying at home have changed, I want to keep them going.
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The Wake Up Call workouts are great for when life is crazy, time is tight & you need flexibility in your fitness program.
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