Do you feel like your running form changes when you exercise indoors? That’s because your feet push off the surface when exercising outside and when on a treadmill you tend to pick up your feet and place them back down on the moving surface. Try to focus on pushing off the belt. You can also tense up because it alters your proprioception, or awareness of your body in space. Plus you have weather variables like wind to run against outdoors. To compensate for these factors, set the treadmill to 1.5-2.5 incline to promote good form of leaning forward at the ankles and landing more on your forefoot. Happy running!
Mental Blocks
Not having the right mindset can hold you back from making positive lifestyle changes. We all have less than ideal self talk from time to time, but are you setting yourself up to fail with fixed false beliefs? Telling yourself over and over that you will never be good enough, pretty enough, strong enough, smart enough, etc. will create a negative reality. What type of reality do you want to experience? I hope it is one of joy and excitement where you feel powerful and in control of your destiny. It’s not just about your image, but who you are inside radiates outward. Building yourself up with postive self talk will motivate you to be the person you want to be. We are all constantly changing to be the best version of ourselves in this life. Don’t continually undermine yourself with crippling negativity. Try to eliminate false beliefs from your life and create a more positive and joyful you!
Prepare for Success!
How do you set yourself up for success? Do you lay out your workout clothes and gear for the next day? Do you pack healthy meals and snacks ahead of time? Do you log your fitness program each evening? Remember that preparation is a key factor to succeed in reaching your goals!
Workout with A-B-E for Fitness
Looking for a way to squeeze a workout into your busy day? Try A-B-E (Activity Bursts Everywhere) for Fitness! We’ve designed 3-8 minute videos where you can exercise in short bursts at home, in the office or waiting room. So the next time you need a break at work, try a few of these moves and you will feel reenergized to finish your tasks. Share them with co-workers and friends. You can create a playlist of favorites with your family and have fun exercising together! www.ABEforFitness.com.
What is your mantra?
Have you ever thought to repeat a mantra during your workout? It can be something short and sweet like, “Strength. Grace. Power” or “My mind and body are strong.” Come up with something that resonates with you. Try it & see how your positive words of encouragement will get you stoked to keep moving & feel empowered!