Before you even THINK about exercise, consider this…

Hey Athletes!

I wanted to share another one of my Instagram posts that I thought would be helpful to you all here who might have missed it.

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Fitness comes first with self care - implementing lifestyle changes to improve overall well being. Before adding specific exercises or treatments. Good sleep hygiene, nutritious food, variety of movement, adequate hydration, social interaction.

Before stepping into a new fitness program, check that you have these in place.

Set a regular bedtime, avoid blue light before bed, build a routine to bring stress down (this is a great time to do your stretching!)

Stop thinking about calories and start thinking about nutrients. See where you can add in more fruits and vegetables, complex carbs, and clean protein.

Vary up movement in your day. Work in an office? Get up every 30 minutes to walk. Work in a barn? Remember to switch mucking hands and take stretch breaks. Explore new ways of moving your body and see what feels good.

Get more water in you! 8 cups is a good starting point but needs vary based on age, activity level, and other individual factors. Try adding in one cup immediately after you wake up.

And get social. Call your grandma. Volunteer at an event. Walk down the road and say hi to your neighbors. Or best yet... go hug a friend!

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Can I tell you a secret? This is the starting point for all athletes I work with regardless of experience level, limitations, or goals.

Why is this important? Because maybe you are sitting there reading right now and thinking to yourself “I am not ready to work out, coaching would be a waste on me” or maybe “I want to start getting fit before I work with a coach”

If that sounds like you, listen up! I want to challenge that thinking!

Often the hardest parts of building a new workout routine is getting started and staying committed in the first few weeks. This is why so many gyms fill up in January but are deserted by February!

This is why I would love to see you in my group coaching. It works threefold:

1) You get help from me and the other group members with our tips and tricks to keep your motivation when interest starts to wane. I have proven tools here and I can help match you with the ones that will work best for you.

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2) You have added accountability. When you know you have to report back to me and the group, you will be less likely to miss a workout or make excuses.

and lastly

3) You get to knock off the last item of my post above - you get to spend an hour with me and a couple other athletes working through the same struggles and help meet those basic needs that will help support your baseline health factors so you can just START to feel ready to add in exercise.

Does that sound like something you could use? Then PLEASE join me!

-Sarah