We’ve been sold a lie by the health and fitness industry.
That fitness can only be accomplished by going hard, spending hours doing workouts, or investing in magical mystery products.
But I think there’s another way. In small, consistent actions that add up to health and well-being and strength but without depletion, energy decline and the feeling of failure when you can’t keep going.
We’re approaching silly season in the fitness industry.
Where they use emotional manipulation and guilt to get you to sign up for expensive gym memberships, magic-promising online programmes and miracle diets.
I go quiet in January.
I teach my classes, and I see clients. But I don’t advertise or say much on social media.
I mean, yes, I do have a new online beginner’s strength programme, but you don’t need to hear about it until February.
January is best left to rest, restore and gently create intentions for the year ahead.
An intention to move everyday could be a brilliant one.
Mini moments like:
10 squats while the kettle boils
Jogging on the spot
A walk (even 5 minutes is great)
Standing on one leg while brushing your teeth (I suppose technically that isn’t movement, but it gets muscles working).
Going up the stairs 2 at a time.
Doing a few stretches before bed.
A press up on a park bench during your morning dog walk.
Pick just one, or find you own and play.
Habit stack If that helps…but just make it super simple.
I mean, if you did 10 squats every day for a year I bet you’d notice you were stronger at the end of it, and it would have cost you a lot less than the gym membership you don’t use.
And, if you’d like to get started with a super simple, easy-to-implement beginner’s strength programme, it’s just £37 until February.