Seasons Change, But your fitness doesn't have to hibernate

As the days get shorter and colder, it gets real tempting to want to stay in bed. It’s normal to want to hibernate, eat more than usual, and skip your workouts sometimes — especially during the Winter. We don’t have to choose between missing out on the Holidays, or missing out on our Health — when both are integral parts of well being.

Stay Accountable: Keeping a consistent schedule for your training each week and relying on more than just “feeling motivated” is going to be crucial for taking care of yourself this season. Schedule training sessions, sign up for classes, and communicate with your coach. Don’t rely on your motivation — it’s fleeting! Rely on a consistent schedule and accountability to those around you. We are more likely to let ourselves down, especially if no one is watching, as opposed to someone else.

Shift Focus: You’re allowed to pivot. Shift your focus from running or hiking this summer to gaining strength, hitting your first pull up or a new PR, or improving form or technique. Shifting from 5x per week activity to a consistent 2-3x per week is okay, too. Focusing on gaining confidence in those heavier, compound lifts (squat, deadlift, bench press) and viewing this as a “season” to focus on a specific, short-term goals (other than weight loss) is helpful for keeping momentum.

Allow Flexibility: You are going to have days the snow is so bad it wouldn’t be smart to be on the road to the gym — what else can you do at home, or can you take a rest day? When that winter cold hits, or there are too many Holiday parties this week, allow yourself to lean into the season and all it has to offer. There is a balance between staying accountable and consistent, while also allowing for flexibility — but this is what it means to be intuitive about your health.

Hope this helps set up your mindset for this upcoming season. Life ebbs and flows, just like the seasons, and learning how to be flexible while also staying committed to yourself is a skill worth practicing. - Coach Kayla