Find Consistency with Your Summertime Movement Practices

For so many things in life, consistency is key. As we approach summer, the time of year that for many involves different schedules, vacations, kids home from school, and more outdoor and social opportunities, you might need to think about strategies to support your health and movement routine for this season. If you’re like me, I know I feel better when I exercise. Often when I’m on vacation, that routine slips.

Of course, being flexible with ourselves through every season (of the year and of life) is important, but it makes sense to find a really solid and consistent movement program now, so you are set up for success.

What does that mean? I highly recommend and encourage you to have a few exercises you do every day (or most days). It doesn’t really matter what they are, but they should be exercises you enjoy, or you feel good after doing. These exercises should take only a few minutes so that you can and will actually do them, no matter what else is happening that week. I like bridging, hands and knees, cat/cow stretch, birddog (where you are reaching one arm and opposite leg away) and hip stretching. Those options are good for everyone!

You can also try a virtual mat class. All you need is a mat or towel and small props to add extra weight (but not necessary). Taking class at home helps you get used to working out at home and on the mat, if you are used to the reformer.

Taking some time to think about how you can be consistent now will set you up for success with consistency as we move into the summer season.

Please reach out using the contact form on this webpage or call me if you’d like to work together on a home workout progam.