Excuse my language but last week I got all riled up about the JBird Fitness Challenge and I found myself cursing in my vlog. I'm still fired up and even more so, since we start tomorrow and I thought it was funny when a friend had left a comment on my Instagram post saying "cursing is cleansing"
Interesting how we all react to things differently, depending on where we are in our life.
Talking about cleansing, have you ever done one? They were all the rage when Sierra, my 7 year old, was just a baby.
In fact, over the years I have heard and seen all kinds of fitness advice & trends come and go. Everything from it’s better to workout in the morning to you shouldn’t eat before you exercise, drink coffee, don’t drink coffee, HIIT workouts are more effective, and yoga is the best.
And you know what?
Most of them have a different study arise years later saying the exact opposite.
Now I don’t claim to be an expert on any of the claims above but what I do feel confident in saying is there is no one formula that works for every person.
We are human. Meaning we are all unique. And what works for one person may or may not work for another.
So how do you decide what advice to follow?
You listen to yourself.
But here is the crucial part. We need to be...
Patient, Persistent and have a Plan.
Trouble is, your energy may be being pulled in a hundred different directions. It could be work, your family, your partner, school, etc. and YOU can get lost in the shuffle.
That is why a plan is critical.
You need something that is YOURS and a plan of attack to make it happen & to keep it going.
Let fitness be your constant.
Knowing you have prioritized moving your body, even for just 15 minutes a day, will not only give you health benefits but it will also remind you of who YOU are.
It will energize you.
It will empower you.
It will make you appreciate the body you live in everyday.
Create a plan & share it by emailing me at janine@jbirdfitness.com and/or writing a comment HERE at the bottom of this blog post.
The rest of the JBird peeps & I are cheering you on.
Go, Go ,Go!
With Love,
Janine
P.S. Uncertain of where to begin? Whether you like to dance, working out at home or need a day to day game plan, I've got something for you. The answers are all in the What's Happening section below. So have at it. Enjoy. And Keep Moving!
The Back-To-Me Fitness Challenge
Last call! And no, I'm not talking about belling up to the bar for one last glass of merlot or autumn beer. Although that does sound nice right about now.
In all seriousness, I don't want you to miss out on this opportunity. We start tomorrow and not only will this fitness challenge give you a plan of attack, it's also going to be a ton of FUN!
If you didn't hear, the challenge is...15 minutes a day for 14 days.
Working out with me & the other JBird peeps.
You can do it!
For more details and to sign-up...
Click the pink button below and start this week off right!
New Dance Workout Video
Inspired by "High Hopes" from Panic! At The Disco
Although the Fitness Challenge gives us a plan of attack, being optimistic couldn't hurt. So I have high hopes for this back to "me" season and spreading the energy your way with this dance workout.
The Moves:
Run in place (stiff arms)
Side to Side Parallel Squats (optional jump) 3x - Releve Reach
Repeat other side
Pivot Lunge Down - Center (wide stance) One Arm Reach 4x
Repeat other side
Triple Jack In - High Knees 4x
Triple Jack Out - Football Run
3 Reaches To the Sky - Alternating Lunges Back
Repeat other side
I have high hopes we are going to get this Fall season off to an amazing start. But we both need to commit to not only moving but also having FUN with fitness. So click the video below and start having FUN now!
Featured Workout of the Week:
Aligned: Butt & Legs
If you are a Challengee and want extra credit, try this workout. But if you are the kind of person who likes to take the road less traveled and are simply looking to spice things up on your own calendar, this workout is GREAT, targeting & toning the lower half of your booty! I mean body ;)
