FITNESS TIPS FOR BUSY BEES by Busy Bri
Hey Busy Bees! It's time to get down to business and make our fitness a priority. Check here every week for new video uploads containing fabulous fitness tips for busy bees like you and me!
FITNESS TIP #15: SOMETIMES, SLEEP TRULY IS MORE IMPORTANT
FITNESS TIP #16: REWARD YOURSELF!
#15: If you are going to miss a workout, make sure to take advantage of getting some good rest. Where that be taking a nap, going to bed early, or sleeping in. Try as hard as you can to get 7 hours of sleep every night!
#16: You've been killing it for 16 weeks - Reward yourself! You deserve it! Get yourself a new workout outfit to keep yourself feeling sexy and keep the momentum going, or go to brunch with your girls, or take yourself out for frozen yogurt! Whatever you want to do, it is O.K. to reward yourself SOMETIMES, and when it is truly deserved.
FITNESS TIP #13: IT IS O.K. IF YOU MISS A WORKOUT?
FITNESS TIP #14: EAT HEALTHY TO BALANCE OUT YOUR MISSED WORKOUT DAYS!
#13: Missed a workout? - it is O.K.! We all will miss a workout at some point. That is perfectly fine. Just don't make it a habit. If you miss a workout, make it a priority to not miss the next one. That is literally it. You can never start over too many times when it comes to this. If you give up on starting over - well…that's it for you then.
#14: Eating Healthy balances out your missed workout days! You should try to eat healthy anyway, but if you KNOW you are going to miss your workout, then pack in extra points for yourself by eating healthy the ENTIRE DAY. Then you won't feel so bad about missing your workout. *Myfitnesspal
FITNESS TIP #12: TURN YOUR ACTIVE HOBBY INTO A WORKOUT!
Like to go for walks outside? Hiking perhaps? Turn your outdoor hobbies into exercise by doing them with intention and setting mini goals. For example, for your leisure walks or hikes in the park, set a step goal or a time goal so you will be inclined to turn up the intensity every once in a while!
FITNESS TIP #11: WEAR DURABLE HAIR STYLES...ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE NATURAL HAIR!
PROTECTIVE STYLES. Enough said. If you truly want to establish the habit of working out, you need to tuck the ends of your hair away, and slick those edges down. Have an idea of when you need to let your hair out and be free, or look super cute for an event - stretch that day; you deserve it. But be sure to get back to business and style your hair in a way that will last through running, jumping, sweating, or whatever you will be doing!
FITNESS TIP #10: IT'S OK TO COPY CAT FOR VARIETY IN YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE.
Running out of ideas and looking to try something new? Don't be too shy or prideful to hop on Instagram and check out your favorite fitness accounts for new ideas! Be reasonable, pick exercises that look achievable, but never be ashamed to copycat and learn something new.
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #9: GO WITH THE FLOW OF YOUR PERIOD
Uggghh your period just started, do you still have to go to the gym?!! Honestly, I am going to say that depends. I know how crazy a period can be. And I also am aware of when my period is the craziest. I do not push the issue on crazy days. Crazy period days are a "deep breathing and stretch day". Once it starts to behave and treat me nicely, then I may return to some light enjoyable exercise. I personally avoid impact exercises and bearing down exercises during my period - which typically means no running and no squatting. However, I will enjoy some time on the elliptical, upright bike, core exercises, and stretching!
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #8: MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME WITH TOTAL BODY WORKOUTS!
To get the most bang for your buck, total body movements or exercise is the way to go. That way no muscle group gets left out even if you miss a day of working out - which will likely happen, just don't freak out!
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #7: IT'S O.K. TO KEEP IT SHORT!
And I'm talking SHORT short. Exercise bouts of only 10 minutes are sufficient enough to produce a health benefit. If 10 minutes is all you got - then go for it! Every second counts for the busy bees! If you find that super short bouts of exercise work for you, try fitting 2 or 3 into your day. For example, you can exercise for 10 minutes in the morning, and 10 minutes at night!
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #6: WATER IS YOUR FRIEND!
Drinking more water will put you in a much better mood for exercise. Drinking juices, soda, and coffee all day can lead to big sugar rushes and an even bigger crash. Consume your energy wisely with good food, and hydrate with water all the time!
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #4: DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT!
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #5: BE FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR TIME!
#4: It feels good to look in your planner and see that you did some type of physical activity on most days of the week. Start small aim for three days of ANY type of movement for any amount of time, and work your way up to what is reasonable. 7 days is the ultimate goal! Establishing the habit of movement is an absolute must.
#5: It is good to have a schedule. But if you are a busy woman, DON'T get married to it because it will likely change. Change is ok. Don't freak out. There is always time somewhere else, you just have to look for it and be prepared.
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #3: STICK WITH WHAT YOU KNOW.
Look, ya'll, when first starting out, we have to keep it simple! It makes building the habit of working out a lot easier. Enjoy practicing tip #3 this week and check out the interview with Steven Darell, the creator of the fitness program that I am following during these 16 weeks to find out the method behind the "unmadness" in this video!
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #2: SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.
This is 100% true for me in regards to exercise, and is one of the primary principles that keeps me from giving up, especially when I am super busy and tired. What are your thoughts?
BUSY BEE FITNESS TIP #1: JUST GET THERE.
Where is there? There could be your bedroom floor, apartment gym, the neighborhood park...there is literally ANYWHERE.