The Foolproof Way to Plan Your Workouts So You DON'T FLAKE!
As living, breathing creatures, movement is essential. Religion vs evolution theory aside, there’s no denying we come from various lines of humans whom all of which, at one point in time, did not have computers and Postmate apps. Instead, our ancestors spent a lot of their waking moments physically active in outdoor environments. They didn’t have mansions to luxuriate in all day; they had to get their asses moving on the daily in order to be part of a community or ecosystem that required their participation for survival.
This heritage of physical outdoor activity still courses through our genes - our bodies are still wired for this lifestyle in order to live optimally. Why do we feel so good when we’ve had fifteen minutes in the sun? Or experience post-workout glow? Not only do we need to be outdoors more, but we need to spend some of that time moving our bodies.
(Dive deeper with this by reading about “earthing” or “grounding”. Us barefoot Hawai’i people are on to something!)
We don’t necessarily need to hit the gym and HIIT our bodies to death every single day (that actually might be missing the point of exercise, depending on your fitness goals) Instead, a good plan is to make MOVEMENT a daily habit, the same way brushing our teeth is.
The best way to make movement a part of your day is to schedule it in. Simply putting it on your laundry list of to-do tasks for the day leaves room for you to skip out on it. SCHEDULE IT IN!
With all the gyms, studios and various types of workout classes, working out has never been easier or more fun! There is so much variety out there and ways to engage your body. Find what you enjoy, because you are NOT obligated to like everything. I, for one, am NOT a runner. I joined a community run club one day and got peronneal tendonitis the next. My kneecaps get really tight after running so that’s not for me but TRX, trampoline class, Pilates, dance, cardio kickboxing and walking is! The more enjoyable you find a workout to be, the more you will actually show up for class and stay consistent. Use things like Class Pass, Groupon, Lymber, Open Sweat, Zenrez to help build a dynamic schedule. Big gyms also offer many group fitness classes throughout the day. It’s really hard to get bored with working out in today’s fitness era.
On Sundays I usually plan out my schedule for the week, making sure to reserve a class or block off gym time into my daily schedule. Many days I’m doing two different activities (Pilates in the morning, dance class at night) because my body needs to move. Even if you don’t have the flexibility in your schedule to make room for two hours of fitness, there are many studios that offer 30 or 45 minute classes.
Keep things interesting and schedule 2 - 3 different forms of movement into your week. An example of a typical week for me:
or a Pilates "Magic Circle" Ring 
). The only thing you cannot afford is making excuses.
For other ways to save on fitness classes, visit my Fitness page tabs “First Class Free” & “Intro Offers & Ongoing Deals”.
It’s also worth noting whether you’re a morning or evening workout person. Individual bodies operate at different rhythms. Listen to your body to know what works best for you. I love this article from Mark’s Daily Apple “What is the Best Time of Day to Exercise?”. It’s important to listen to your body and honor your preferences, but it also helps to tailor when you workout to your specific fitness goals.
All in all, there is no wrong or right, this is YOUR fitness journey, you just need to embark on it!
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