Fit Tip #6: A great way to promote better health overall is by incorporating healthy activities into your daily rituals.
Here’s what I propose: in the morning while brushing your teeth do 25 slow deep squats, and 25 alternating lunges in the evening. Not only does this firm up your glutes (consistency is key) but it also ensures that you are getting a solid amount of brushing time in each day (it’s a win-win for you and your health)!
Fit Tip #4: Just got in from a freezing cold run and want to keep the workout going? Use a hair dryer to blow dry your body warm, and get back to it!
Fit Tip #3: Be thankful. When you are feeling down on yourself about your level of fitness, the way your life is going, etc. take some time to look around. There are always people who are worse off than you.
For example: I build leg muscle very easily. For a girl this is both a blessing and a curse. Sometimes I wish they could be a little more “supermodel”, and a little less “superhero”. When I find myself having these thoughts however, I take some time to be thankful for my strong, capable legs which help me do incredible things (like 15km runs!), because there are so many people out there who aren’t fortunate enough to have that. What are you thankful for?
Fit Tip #2: “Talk to yourself. Remind yourself that the farther you go in the training process, the easier it gets. There is always a reason not to exercise, but the reasons to exercise are almost always better. As your fitness increases, so will your self-esteem and confidence.” – Marathon and Half Marathon: The Beginner’s Guide
Fit Tip #1: Drink three full cups of water after a long run. It will re-hydrate you, and prevent you from overeating at your next meal.
