Stacie Venagro Fitness Tips

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By Stacie Venagro - 2017 World Miss Fitness America Pro Welcome fall! I don’t know about you, butHere’s what you can do as a start I’m looking forward to a happy, healthy 2022… to cooler weather, sweaters, apple What’s your New Year’s picking, and pumpkin everything! It’s resolution? Do you have one? If so, why? Will you stick to it? also the best time Did you know that 80% of New to savor the time Year’s resolutioners give up by spent outdoors bemid February?!

Don’t let that be you! fore colder weather comes. If you haven’t already it’s a great time to focus your fitness routine a couple of times a week getting out of the house. New Make attainable goals, small goals every month that get you England is well known for beautiful fall scenery, so why not get out and discover something new.closer to your bigger goal. It can be as small as only having junk food once a week, compared to four times a week. Once Exercise doesn’t have to monotonous, there are plenty of great places to hike locally. There’syou get this consistency down weekly, you won’t even notice a wonderful book called Weekend Hikes in Rhode Island by Ken Weber that I was introduced to awhile back. He does an excellent job of breaking down each destination with detailed directions, approximate walking time, and that you aren’t craving it. You see, consistency is key! You must stick to it because it only takes two weeks to change your bad habits. the distance. A couple that are great for fall are Napatree Point and Browning Mill Pond- Roaring Brook. These are just a couple of the many that are close by. Always be safe when hiking new areas and do yourIf your goals are to move more, start small. Join a gym and research prior to heading out. As always never hike close to dark. If hiking new areas isn’t your thing takestart walking daily. Join a class and do so with a friend. Did a walk or run in your neighborhood or local park. you know that joining with a friend holds you accountable even more?? Going together or meeting each other there will Get your family involved in fitness! If you don’t have children take the dogs along with you. Children love keep you motivated! to get outside and explore nature. There’s plenty to explore to stimulate the mind and get some physical activity in. When you’re having fun exercise doesn’t feel like a task. Most dogs are always up for a walk, Now, should you do both nutrition and fitness together? I suggest starting with nutrition changes only for the first 30 you can train them to run while you’re training g yourself. Alternate between jogging and walking in 30days. This way, you will not feel overwhelmed and want to second intervals to start off and work your way up from there. Bring water for you and your pet to keep throw in the towel. Once the 30 days are up and you feel everyone hydrated. confident enough with your nutrition then slowly start your fitness regimen. Try one day of just walking in week Enjoy the beginning of this beautiful season and stay motivated. Just because it’s getting cooler out doesn’t1. Then the following week, add another day. After you do mean that it’s not a good time to start working out. Anytime isthis for another 30 days, you’ll notice a huge difference in your energy, sleep, and stress level. This alone will keep you a great time to start! Stacie Venagro Fitness is located atmotivated to keep pushing to do more. From there, I would 161 Macklin Street in Cranston.try a class or contact a personal trainer to help take body to the next level. your

Remember, we are all “a work in progress,” and it will never happen overnight. Be patient with yourself and it will happen as long as you’re consistent. For those who are already doing the above, try my New FOR TICKETS: text 489-8839 or call Thirsty Beaver 270-7686

Year’s workout!

50 Shades of Pain

50 jump squats 50 Jump Lunges (25 each side) 50 Plié Squats 50 Curtsy Lunges (25 each side) 50 Goblet Squats 50 Bulgarian Squats (25 each side)

46 ShopInRI50 Squats

50 Lateral Lunges (25 each side)

Repeat 2x