Did your exercise consistency look something like this over the past year? Us too… You’re not alone!
Our Balanced by Katie team is also experiencing challenges towards this time of year but we plan to commit to our health so we can stay balanced. Katie is getting ready for a move to San Clemente, CA and has noticed that when she creates movement time in the morning, she feels 1000x better. She also finds it difficult to get in that movement when mobile on the road to travel and see family. If you find yourself on the road for the holidays, here’s a tip from Katie: get time away from family to get your movement in. For her, going into a separate room and putting on a yoga flow does wonders!
Or maybe you’re experiencing the same thing as Kristi: the challenge to workout when the sun sets sooner. She’s automatically less likely to move after a workday because of the time change so makes conscious choices throughout the day to move, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator. With all of Kristi’s life changes recently (summer travel, changing jobs, new schedule) this is important for her to get in daily movement!
Rebecca’s inconsistency stems from both career and location changes so she makes an effort to plan out her movement week by week to schedule in that time for herself. Making sure her exercise classes are booked in the calendar and time is blocked off for rest helps her to commit to her health and could be a good way for you to remind yourself to get in that time between holiday parties this season!
We’re here to remind you that it doesn’t have to be a race to the finish. How can you end the year WELL instead of STRONG?
This month, we challenge you to join us in creating a daily movement plan to carry with you over into the new year.
Keeping your movement consistent is a great way to feel good in your body, especially during the holiday season. Start small. Start with consistency to focus not only on your exercises but also rest and recovery, so you can achieve your ultimate overall wellness!
Try this: 10 reps of each of these stretches.
Squat to hands over head, squat to torso twist with hands over head
Lunge with arm twists, lunge with knee dip
Wide-legged forward fold, bend knee to each side
Downward dog, walk to forward fold, half lift, downward dog
Do them in the morning to wake up, midday to energize or at night to let go of the day. You choose - just get it in!
Because part of finishing well is moving well!
Look for the Balanced by Katie Team out walking, jogging, stretching or hiking along the San Diego coast from La Jolla to Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad!
Follow along with more stretches on our YouTube channel or Instagram Page.