The other day a threw a question out to the JBird Fitness Community group on Facebook…
“How many days a week do you dedicate to doing "a workout"? And what do you do?”
I wasn’t expecting the answers I got.
"7 days a week"
"3 days doing this, 3 days doing that & another doing this"
"Everyday"
Nearly every single comment was answered like the above.
Yes. I was excited to hear people are movin'.
Yes. I was beyond happy to hear they were working out with me on JBird most days.
Yes. When this whole pandemic hit home, I was cheering you on to keep moving.
But...
"Could everyone else be doing more than I am?"
"Have I not been doing enough?"
"As your instructor was I letting you down by saying...
3 days a week, then the rest is improv?"
Then it hit me…
Those who have stuck to their plan were excited to answer this question.
And they should be. That’s GREAT!
But those who haven’t may be feeling less of themselves for it. And the question itself could possibly be amplifying that feeling.
I am here to say the focus should be on the 2nd half of the Community post.
“What do you do?”
Those answers consisted of walking, HIIT workouts, yoga, biking, Zumba, strength training, indoor cycling, hiking, pilates, bootcamp and, I’m proud to say, JBird Fitness.
Their accomplishments started off by them committing to #1 moving their body and #2 being resourceful.
No one has been able to stick with their pre-pandemic routine. Even if you always “worked out at-home”, life’s routine has changed.
If you aren’t one of those people who shifted gears quickly and dug down deep to make it happen right away...It’s ok.
I would hate for you to be feeling "I'm not doing enough"... to then have that feeling add to the intensity of what's happening around us.
Like I have been telling Sierra (my 9 year old) starting to learn how to ride a skateboard. "Take it one day at a time. One step. One stride. One push off...at a time"
Begin with 15 minutes a day or 3 days a week, as a goal.
Starting with a manageable, realistic amount of time will give you a taste of success, encouraging you to keep going.
I know it’s Memorial Day Weekend. But waking up tomorrow and taking care of your health will not only jump start your summer...
It will re-energize your body & bring happiness to your heart.
Make a commitment to yourself & start 😀 bigger NOW.
With Love,
Janine
P.S. For those who have been rockin’ it & been on the “I am exercising EVERYDAY during this insanely crazy time”, take a look at your routine and consider switching things up a bit. Look at the list above for inspiration, ask on the Community page for suggestions or click on one of the options below. Altering just one day, can have a GREAT impact. Keeping your body & mind challenged, invigorated and inspired!
Keep Moving. Stay Connected.