Creating a Movement Routine
- iyahna boyd
- Oct 6, 2023
- 4 min read
You can't look at Martin without laughing! This tickled me so much. I couldn't help but to share it. Look at how he moves. Some would argue he moves freely with flexibility. Whatever your position is I just added him on here as a reminder that the more we move our body, the more freedom we have in our mobility. We improve our flexibility and overall health. If you go back to check out my previous post from a while ago, I talked about the benefits of movement. Here I'm going to give a few tips and tricks on creating a movement routine. Sure, you can call it a fitness routine, but I like to use the word 'movement' more often. If you read this post and can't remember everything I shared, remember this: your goal should be to create a balanced fitness routine.
Set SMART goals
SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. You can create whatever fitness goals you want, but my recommendation is to make sure they are SMART ones. I believe that will help you with accountability. If you say "I want to walk more often," that is not a goal. That is simply a wish or something you hope to do. However, here's what you can say instead: "I want to walk two times a week for 25mins for the next 3 months." Now, that sounds a little more like a SMART goal. It hits on all components! Walking two times a week may seem too easy for some people, but for others, it's a perfect amount of activity. Always do what works best for you. Some of us can admit that we have lived a rather sedentary lifestyle for way too long; so starting with a few SMART goals will be a great first step towards transformation.
Look at your current schedule
Realistically, how much time do you have to exercise? After looking at all your responsibilities, you may only have 15mins or maybe you have 45mins. Regardless of how much time you have, use what you have and make it work. You can still get a great workout in with the time you have. You want to build your activity into your daily schedule - K.I.S.S. (keep it simple and sustainable!) I have had clients in the past who exercised at 8pm when they got off of their work shift. It was convenient for them because they had a gym facility at their job so they would go down there right after they finished their shift. She explained that if she waited til she got home to workout at her apt gym, she was less likely to go. It was a smart decision to workout at her job in order to meet her goals. I say that to say: figure out what works best for your schedule. If there are any potential barriers that you foresee, cut them out and create a plan that makes it easier for you to accomplish your goals.
Decide what form of exercise you prefer
You may prefer doing a HIIT workout and many of those you can do in 15mins. You may discover that you prefer walking or running or even doing a strength training class. All of which are great options for moving your body. However, you still need to consider how much time you have available to do your preferred workout. Let's say you prefer doing a strength training class 4x a week, but you work long hours and have to travel 25mins to the gym and back home. Yes, 25mins may not seem long, but if you also have some nutrition goals, those may be hindered. Here's why you are likely going to make a quick stop to Chipotle when you leave the gym because you are hungry right now and you aren't interested in waiting til you get home to thaw out the chicken you forgot about and then cook it. That's too much time and work! Even though "it sounds good" (in my husband's voice), it doesn't mean that's a good option for you. So, pick a 20mins. - 30 mins. exercise activity you can do before work or after work and start with that.
Make it happen!
There are various ways to create a movement routine. The most important thing is that you do what works best for you. If you need more detailed coaching, I'm always here to help you along your journey. Once you create it, give yourself a start date and make it happen. You can do this! Click the button below if you want to set up a free consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other.
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