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Focus on Fitness: 7 Tips for Finding Success on Your Fitness Journey This Summer
Focus on Fitness: Fitness Updates
Emilie Kunco, Fitness Specialist
What does “fit” mean to you? Overall wellness, weight loss, muscle gain, improved fitness and energy levels, living life free of pain? Whatever your definition, what are you doing for it?
For this edition, I’m sharing 7 tips for finding success on your fitness journey this summer:
Make a plan and stick with it. Find a friend who will help you be accountable and support you.
Start gradually; aim for small changes over time.
Prioritize exercise. If you’ve got 10 minutes, at a comfortable pace, that’s an easy 1,000 steps. Cardiovascular exercise is a great way to burn calories and get your blood really moving. Strength training is beneficial to building muscle (obviously) but will boost your metabolism
Fuel your body with nutritious, in-season foods. Focusing on whole, unprocessed foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. Remember, the healthiest options are found on the outside aisles at the grocery store. Plan ahead by preparing healthy snacks to avoid making poor choices that will derail your progress
Stay hydrated in the summer heat! Liquid calories will dehydrate and deplete you
Continue to rest and recover. Aiming for 7-9 hours of quality sleep is when the true magic of repair takes place. All the things we do throughout the day is wear and tear on our bodies, so when you’re sleeping, your body is rebuilding! Taking 1-2 days of “active rest” is beneficial, too! Simply going through the activities of daily living (ADL’s) can be relaxing if we change our perspective.
Be patient and celebrate small victories. Appreciate the journey that you take. And remember that consistency is key! The results will not happen overnight.
Find me for more tips and pointers, or let’s schedule a time to have a consultation to have an in-depth discussion about your wellness journey, which includes a movement assessment that will show us your flexibility, mobility, and what limitations you have.
