Mindset

Are the past and future conceptions of the mind?

The past

The past does not define you if you decide to take different action today.

Because what you do now, in this very moment, is what truly matters.

The past should be reflected upon if you are retrieving information for immediate use…

Making sure not to dwell on what you could or should of done.

We’re looking for lessons…

Because that’s how we grow and become better.

The future

The future is great (and important) to plan, but living in the future will only disrupt your present moment…

The only true moment you will ever have.

When you catch yourself in dream mode more often than you would like…

Acknowledge that you are in dream mode, or have been lately…

And just look around NOW.

Notice things that you haven’t noticed before.

Listen to all the noises.

Smell the air.

Feel what’s in front of you.

Notice your body’s energy.

Pray for what you appreciate.

Be present.

Think about it ♡
x Corie

Getting Started, Mindfulness, Movement

How can I make my workouts more effective without using equipment?

Practicing ‘mind-muscle connection’ during your workout can make your movement session more effective without using equipment.

To sum it up:

If you think about and focus on a muscle while you’re training it…

You’re much more likely to recruit that muscle and make it grow.

Here are some strategies to help improve your mind-muscle connection:

Performance Goal

Setting a total-rep performance goal can help you maintain focus over an entire training session.

You just set a number of reps and lift until you hit it!

The key, however, is choosing the right exercise and rep range.

Skill Goal

Focus small and build a small skill that leads to better movement.

Focus on your lacking skill until it integrates into your movement.

Then move on to your next weakness.

Reset Between Reps

Resetting between reps is a great way to refocus.

Rather than rushing and stringing reps together…

Perform each individual rep with stout focus.

The result is stronger performance.

Your mind stays focused on the task…

And good positioning lets you heave more load.

Happy moving ♡
x Corie

Getting Started, Movement

What should be incorporated into my workout routine?

Whether you’re a novice taking the first steps toward fitness…

Or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results…

A well-rounded fitness training program is essential.

Soooo with that being said, you may want to consider adding more variety to your workout routine.

Here’s some inspiration:

Aerobic Fitness

Examples of aerobic exercises include walking, jogging, running, biking, hiking, climbing, spinning, cardio machines, dancing, water sports and various MMA training regimes.

Strength Training

Strength training is the process of exercising with progressively heavier resistance for the purpose of strengthening the musculoskeletal system.

It is also referred to as weight lifting, weight training, body sculpting, toning, bodybuilding, and resistance training.

Core Exercises

Core exercises are those that use your trunk without support, like push-ups, sit-ups, and abdominal crunches.

These exercises strengthen and train your lower back, hips, abdomen and pelvis to work together for better balance and stability.

Balance Training

Balance training refers to a type of training that focuses on the ability to maintain proper posture over the body’s base of support.

Stability Training

Stability training refers to performing exercises while on an unstable surface with the goal of activating stabilizers and trunk muscles that may be neglected with other forms of training.

Flexibility Training

Flexibility training includes stretching exercises for the purpose of increasing one’s range of motion.

Remember: prior to training, a warm up should be performed at a low intensity for 5-10 minutes.

This increases the temperature of the muscles and decreases the risk of injury.

Whether you create your own fitness training program or enlist the help of a personal trainer, your overall workout routine should, in my opinion, include several elements.

Although it isn’t necessary to fit each of these elements into every fitness session…

Factoring them into your regular routine can help you promote fitness for life!

x Corie

Getting Started, Mindfulness

Need an easy trick to break a bad habit?

Beat your future self.

You know yourself better than anyone.

If you know that you would easily smash a bag of chips…

How can you prevent your future self from buying said chips?

Don’t go in the isle.

Have 3 back up snacks that satisfy the same craving.

Immediately change the conversation in your head.

Below are 3 simple reminders to help break a bad habit:

  1. Be honest about your behavior
  2. Commit to the change
  3. Plan and execute a new strategy

Beat your future self.

x Corie