1 thing always is to really connect to your reason why you want to be fit. MARTIN: So if you're at home and working at home, can you think about some ways to keep that motivation up? Like, there's a bunch of people that they know are going to be there, and if they're not there, they'll say, hey, where were you, you know? (Laughter). Maybe they sort of develop a community there. So what are some of the ways that you can stick with a fitness plan?Īnd you just mentioned yourself that a lot of people, one of the reasons people like going to the gym is that it kind of helps keep them motivated. But the data shows that by February, most people abandon their workout plans and stop coming to the gym. As we mentioned, in a typical year, new gym memberships will peak in January. MARTIN: Let's talk about the motivation problem. And then I'm proud of myself for the day. And then I kind of feel like, oh, my gosh. And I will just run that sprint, rest, you know, for 20 or 30 seconds and run that sprint again and just kind of tire myself out and then get a really, really big mood boost from that, really. I just find a set distance between, you know, like, two telephone poles or a couple houses or somewhere else on a trail. I like to get out of my house, and I do sprints. Maybe look at doing some high-intensity workouts, whether it's with dumbbells, whether it's body weight exercises, going for a run. So, you know, invest in a yoga mat and try - there's a gazillion and a, you know, half apps and websites and YouTube channels and stuff. So if you are really stressed out, then use that as a reason to maybe look for something that's a little bit more relaxing in a workout. WALTERS: So I think now is actually a really, really interesting and great time to not just look at workouts as a way to get fit but as a way to give yourself self-care. So what are some ideas for maintaining that fitness if you can't or don't want to go to a gym? I mean, that is the case for some - some people feel it just isn't the safest environment because it's a closed environment because there's - you know, people are sweating, and it's hard to social distance even if their gyms are open. Like, how - what are some things that people can do to maintain their fitness if they can't go to the gym? Or maybe they are afraid to go to the gym right now. MARTIN: Let's talk a bit more about that. There's been some benefits for, like, me and my husband to go out and get creative. And in some ways, it's been - I don't know - kind of - there has been some benefits, as much as I do miss going to the gym. And we turned our garage, which only had junk in it and yard stuff anyway - we turned that into a gym, so now I'm able to go there and work out. I have actually been, like, designing my own workouts at home. And, you know, I had other people to kind of help push me and to run on a workout harder and try harder and try new things.Īnd now it's, like, OK, you know, kind of a one-woman show a little bit. I used to love to go to the gym, and that was, like, my social time. And, you know, you used to kind of maybe have some sort of semblance of control over your day or your schedule, and now things just are so different. It has been something, you know? I think, like everyone, our lives have just been completely switched around. How has this experience been for you - just doing your thing, trying to stay fit and keep up with your clients and so forth during all this? MARTIN: So, first of all, how has this experience been for you? You know, quarantining, and I know you've got little ones at home. She is a certified personal trainer and health coach, and she also co-hosts the "Fit Bottomed Girls" podcast. So what are the alternatives for people who are resolved to get fit in 2021? We reached out to Jennipher Walters for some ideas. But this year, many gyms are closed because of the pandemic. And that's because getting fit is one of the most common New Year's resolutions. I'm talking about the big push for new gym memberships. You might even have succumbed to one of them. And finally today, you know you've heard those ads.
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