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I was making it way more complicated that it needed to be... I kept telling myself I needed to strength train 3-4 hours every week. I mean I'm post menopause and we all know that strength training is super important to maintaining strong muscles and bones. So, I'd block out these big chunks of time, plan one hour strength training sessions... and then life would get in the way. Work calls, family stuff, you know how it goes...or I'd just get tired, lazy and unmotivated to work out for an hour - I mean I'm just not that disciplined. By the end of the week, I'd done maybe one workout. If I was lucky. Then it hit me: What if I just broke it up? Instead of forcing myself to find 60-90 minutes at a time, what if I did 20-minute sessions instead? Game changer. Suddenly I could fit regular strength training into my actual life. I started doing 20 minute strength training workouts right after I taught my 8 am Yoga class (also 20 minutes) so I was already warmed up ("habit stacking" strategy for creating new healthy habits). I finally started regular strength training on my own for the first time in months, just by making it simpler and shorter. (I also listen to my fave podcasts while I work out which I actually really enjoy and helps me not get so bored lifting weights). My struggles with consistent workouts has inspired me.... Something new is coming this month to help YOU move more with ease and consistency. It's designed for women who are tired of the start-stop exercise cycle, who think they don't have time to exercise, and want to finally find a way to move consistently without it feeling like such a chore. More details coming soon, but I wanted to give you a heads up. And if you want to make sure you know when the doors are open (spots will be limited) join the VIP WAITLIST to get first access, special early-bird pricing and exclusive bonuses. Hit reply and let me know why exercise feels hard for you! I'll reply with a specific suggestion to help you! Till soon! P.S. I still don't love strength training...but surprisingly I don't mind it as much anymore.π P.P.S. More about strength training from the Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/strength-training/art-20046670β |
I help women over 40 live healthy, happy and pain-free! I specialize in yoga for peri/menopause, joint pain and stress relief. Each week I share one yoga pose that you can do in less than 2 minutes to feel better now!