by Pippa Teague, Strength Coach | Nov 5, 2019 | Client Achievements
I have been working with Allie since February 2019. She is 10 years old and is a competitive figure skater. She does off ice training at Infinite Potential three times a week -twice in a group setting and one private session.
She trains on the ice 6 days a week 2-3 hours a day. With all of that tough on ice work it is very important for her to maintain strength and conditioning off the ice. This is imperative for injury prevention but also to give her some extra help in being able to get through her skating programs with strength and stamina. Off ice training strengthens her muscles, tendons, joint flexibility and core strength helping her with her sports performance but also is setting her up to be a strong adult with knowledge of correct form and posture and a solid baseline of body strength.
In our sessions we work on strength by lifting weights in squats, deadlifts, upper body push and pull movements, conditioning by getting her heart rate up during full body exercise , flexibility with specific stretches to help her skating moves such as the splits, back bends etc, as well as balance and core.
Hands down she is the strongest 10 year old I know!
This fall she is competing at The New England Figure Skating Regional Championships and we all wish her the best of luck !
by Dr. Loni Rodriguez | Oct 31, 2019 | nutrition
Why Nutrition?
Nicholas Frazier
Nutrition Specialist @ IPPTW
Dr. Loni and I sit down every other month or so and like to spitball ideas. We throw things on whiteboards and just discuss best practices. We talk about what we see works and doesn’t work with the clients we work with. We’ve both managed programs with hundreds of individuals and see what are the major missing components to their training. We’ve discussed how to develop programming that best suits certain athletes. We’ve talked about teaching coaches how to connect common faults to corrective exercises. Most recently we sat down and talked about the idea of functional living.
The idea was we both have so many athletes that spend so much time crushing it in the gym. They put so much effort into rehab work and their fitness, and struggle to see results. It led to us conversely discussing the fact that most spend that time in the gym, maybe 5-8 hours of their week which totals to 3% of their week? With a total of 168 hours in the week, what are they doing the other 160 hours or 97%?
Our conclusion was that guidance on Nutrition would have the biggest impact on people’s success. We discussed what method we liked the most and both of us concluded the macronutrient method was the most sustainable and realistic for the general population. By calculating and prescribing macronutrients based off a client’s age, sex, weight, and activity level and educating them how to balance their caloric intake based on their goals, weight loss, gain, maintence, we could help them find a sustainable approach to their nutrition that would long term provide the health results they were looking for.
Experience has shown than when we can take control of the major areas of our health including fitness, nutrition, mobility, recovery, and mindset, we are much more likely able to achieve our goals. We spend countless hours on working out and countless dollars on programs, trainers, and classes and wonder why they don’t work? When in fact they may be working just fine, but we don’t have control of our nutrition and aren’t fueling our body properly.
My favorite analogy when it comes to nutrition is thinking about your body as a car. You may own a Porsce. You may spend all the time in the world detailing it, keeping it clean, and upgrading it to perfection. But if you don’t put any fuel in it, you aren’t going anywhere.
We’d love to help you with your nutrition. With years of experience in nutrition and fitness, we are able to draw a road map to fit your needs and help you reach your goals! When you’re ready to follow it, we are ready to help!
-Nick
Have any questions or ready to get started you can reach out to nutrition@infinitepotentialptw.com
by Dr. Loni Rodriguez | Oct 28, 2019 | Exercise advice
Kerry Moynihan
Personal Trainer
Two-time Breast Cancer Survivor
October always gives me pause. With its proliferation of pink it’s a reminder that this month marks breast cancer fundraising and awareness season.
I was caught in the breast cancer cross hairs in 2003 and again in 2013, so I’m a major supporter of all efforts to eradicate this dreaded disease. Until that day, patients and survivors, alike, must take their own health into their own hands and do what they can to live healthy, full lives.
During treatment simply moving from the bed to the couch may feel overwhelming. But studies show physical activity and maintaining muscle mass, encourages patients to take better care of themselves, allows them to engage in enjoyable activities during treatment, and helps with quicker treatment recovery time.
The American Cancer Society recommends all patients, in treatment or post, follow the U.S. Surgeon General’s physical activity guidelines stating that adults should get AT LEAST 150 minutes of cardio each week and strength train twice for ALL muscle groups for AT LEAST 20 minutes per sweat sesh.
As with all exercise, consistency is key so choosing an enjoyable exercise outlet is important in keeping you in the game. And depending on physical limitations, finding the right workout is vital. It’s always a good idea to check-in with your physician and consult with a certified personal trainer to tailor-make an effective and enjoyable individualized program based on treatment and post-op needs.
Aside from its physical benefits, exercise is a mental outlet for stress and anxiety and a cancer diagnosis is without a doubt stressful. While we workout, endorphins (chemicals produced by the body) naturally relieve our stress, boost our mood, and increase our overall well being.
When thriving through a cancer diagnosis, I have found it’s important to use ALL of the tools in the tool chest: exercise being a vital one. It soothes body and soul reminding us that we are strong, capable and alive.
by Dr. Loni Rodriguez | Oct 21, 2019 | Injury Prevention
Dr. Loni here, bringing you some seriously awesome advice on reducing your risk of activity and sports-related injury. The main focus on this content surrounds strength training and its benefits. Research has shown us that strength training is paramount in the reducing the risk of injury.
That being said, there are very strong people who still get injured. We have to look at strength training as something that we can do to REDUCE injuries, not prevent them. Injuries and pain are also multifactorial and strength training CANNOT eliminate injuries from occurring.
I like to use the analogy of driving in a car… We wear seatbelts to reduce our risk of injury if we are to get into a car accident. Wearing a seatbelt doesn’t PREVENT the accident, it just keeps us from getting injured or worse. Think of strength training as a the seatbelt…
Onto the tips…
Tip #1 Become strength “trained”
One of the best methods to prevent sports-related injuries is to become “STRENGTH TRAINED”
To become “trained” is to achieve a level of fitness such that you become resilient to the demands of that said activity. For athletes, this means being able to handle what the sport hands them at any given time during competition.
But, why do we want to be “STRENGTH” trained if we aren’t a weight lifter? Even though strength training movements are not seen in competition (unless you are a barbell athlete), they have amazing effects on athletes of all sports.
To be strength “trained” we need to be doing it CONSISTENTLY, for LIFE! Even in season (more on this in future posts)
What are the benefits?
- Has shown to decrease rate of injury three-fold among soccer players (assumed to be considered to other field sports like lacrosse for example)
- Reduce running related injuries
- Improves tendon and ligament size (you know, that ACL?)
- Improves confidence!
Tip #2 Keep lifting
If you don’t keep lifting, you can slowly lose your gains!
Did you know that if you participate in a strength training routine for lets say 6, 8 or even 12 weeks and then STOP, you will regress in strength?
You will begin to lose the benefit of all of the hard work that you put in! This is a phenomenon called “Reversibility”, or reversing your gains. This is especially important and meaningful when we are talking about athletes.
It is important to maintain a strength training routine mid-season!
Yes, IN SEASON strength work is KEY! It is all about how it is programmed, just enough to maintain the gains, but not too much to tire them out.
Even one day per week is enough with a competitive athlete!
Tip #3 You have to practice more than just bodyweight exercise
What’s the overload principal?
It’s the basis of how you make gains with strength training.
Simply put, to make changes you must stimulate your muscles so they have to do more than what they are comfortable doing at baseline. This is weight training somewhere between your baseline and what your maximum capacity is.
Key Points
- You have to start slow and build up over time
- Starting point depends on your baseline… did you know that most runners (who do not strength train) have pretty low baselines?
- You must begin to add external load or WEIGHTS to your program
Why do we want to overload? The changes made with overloading can be extremely beneficial when talking about reducing injury risk and becoming super strong!
Here are the benefits of “The Overload Principal”
- Increases tendon capacity
- Improves flexibility
- Trains you to take on the strenuous activities you enjoy
Tip #4 Use only the most important exercises for YOU
Variability is important in some cases, but when you are looking to make improvements in strength even in specific areas, less can be more.
One major injury risk reducer is monitoring how much volume you are doing.
If you keep the same volume, but adjust the intensity of the activity you can create progress without increasing your total volume by training numerous, less-economic isolation exercises.
So… What is volume? The accumulation of how many reps per session
If we are adding a bunch of accessory work, aside form our major multi-joint movements (like squats, deadlifts, lunge variations), in attempts to help our pain, deficits, etc… We may actually be adding MORE volume and be more taxing to the body.
Before you add MORE, think about prioritizing the effectiveness of what you are doing.
Try keeping the same compound movements (ie. Squats, deadlifts, lunges) and making them more challenging.
How?
- Tempo (slow the movements down)
- Pauses (pause in the bottom of the squat or just before you touch the plates to the floor in a deadlift
…just to name a few.
Thank you for reading! If you really thought this content was informative, please let us know or share with someone who would benefit!
by Pippa Teague, Strength Coach | Oct 17, 2019 | Abdominals, Breathing, Diaphragm, Pain Relief, Uncategorized
By Anna Burns, PT, DPT
Infinite Potential Physical Therapist
One of the simplest things you can do to manage pain is to breathe. Have you ever noticed that when you’re concentrating, exercising, or in pain, you tend to hold your breath? Our diaphragm is directly connected with our nervous system, which is where pain signals are processed. When our nervous system is on high alert with pain, stress, anxiety, or fear, engaging our diaphragm can calm the nervous system from “fight or flight” status to “rest and digest” status, thus decreasing pain and stress levels. It’s one of our best tools to manage pain; no side-effects, no out-of-pocket costs!
For various reasons over the years, we have adopted a couple of different ways of breathing that circumvent the diaphragm. One is breathing with the upper chest; this breath is “emergency” breathing, a very shallow pattern that we perform when we are stressed or scared. Breathing like this only perpetuates the “fight or flight” cycle. Check out this video for an example of Emergency Breathing.
Another way is “belly breathing,” in which we distend our bellies outward on purpose; there’s nothing to breathe with in your belly; your lungs and diaphragm are under your rib cage! While the belly rising is normal with inhalation, it should not be consciously distended. Check out this video for an example of Belly Breathing.
Optimal breathing engages our diaphragm, a large muscle that sits under our lungs and over our stomach. By breathing into this area that touches all aspects of the rib cage, the diaphragm contracts downwards to expand the surface area for oxygen intake in our lungs. When we exhale completely, the diaphragm relaxes upwards to push out the de-oxygenated air in our lungs. To activate your diaphragm, breathe in through your nose. Check out this VIDEO for an example. Visualize a balloon expanding at the bottom of your rib cage as you inhale; breathe in pain-free existence. Exhale slowly through your mouth as completely as you can until you have no air left; breathe out all the pain. Pause for a second, and then inhale again through your nose. Try not to bulge out your belly on purpose or move your spine. In fact, I love practicing this laying on my back. So take a mindful moment (or several!) throughout your day to breathe. It will help quiet your pain signals by calming down your nervous system.
by Pippa Teague, Strength Coach | Oct 14, 2019 | Back Pain, Exercise advice, Injury, Injury Prevention, Personal training, Recovery, strength training, Uncategorized
By Loni Rodriguez, DPT
Having an animal in pain is really scary.
They can’t talk, they can’t tell you what makes it hurt, how severe it is, how it makes them feel, or what makes them feel better.
You can’t ask questions like, “Does eating make the pain worse?”
Or… “Has this been going on for a long time, you just haven’t done anything about it?”
You must rely on watching their body language and for signs of distress. But man, to base your plan of attack on a dogs sign of pain is really challenging.
It is hard because when you see these said signs (shivering, whimpering, panting), you want to try not to freak out and run to the emergency room. Sometimes, things like this just go away on their own. Also, everyone knows how expensive the vet can be and you are 110% at their mercy which means you have to have a trusted source for care.
Gracie (our 5 year-old Long-haired Dachshund) had suddenly began to show signs of distress one day. The signs would fluctuate, but she just was not herself and we made the decision to take her to the vet. After some blood testing and ruling out the real serious things, she was diagnosed with lower back pain. Now, Dachshunds are known for back issues because of their bodies, but she’s 5 years-old! She does love to play, jump and run but has had no prior history of this…
The vet’s treatment plan was high-dose anti-inflammatory medications and ‘crate’-rest for 2 weeks. I asked about physical therapy, I knew that “doggy” chiropractors existed but they didn’t have any resources for us. Nevertheless, we took the docs recommended plan and headed home. Mommy went into PT-mode.
I texted and messaged Instagram friends all over the country to see who knew what I could do for my dog with low back pain. Soon enough, responses poured in and I was in contact with one of the best animal chiropractors! (Social media is WILD). We spoke briefly on the phone and not to my surprise, the vet’s recommendations were pretty poor and she explained that it was a very ancient school of thought. I needed to find myself a local chiropractor for my pup…
A few days went by, Gracie was looking a bit better but still was well below 100%. She was not really eating, not wanting to leave her crate very much (even though that is what was recommended, I left the crate door open). She really was just feeling like crap. During this time, we also have Mr. Tucker (our other pup) right by her side cleaning her ears, eyes and mouth like a caring little bro – the CUTEST thing ever.
A few more days went by, still not looking up for our furry baby. One morning I woke up to get ready to go to OrangeTheory and took Gracie out to pee. She seemed like she had a little pep in her step without showing signs of distress so I was happy. That was until I took her outside and she stumbled and fell over on her hind legs while going to the bathroom. Her back legs were not working normally! That was it, to the vet ER I went at 5:30 am. Even though I could tell she was not in as much pain, I needed to get her looked at.
After waiting patiently and going through with the evaluation with the ER doc, they cleared her for severe loss of function via some testing and diagnosed her with MILD disc herniation and recommended HIGHER-dose pain medication for 6 weeks and complete crate rest (for 6 more weeks).
WHAT?!
But she wasn’t in pain? She was actually happy and seeing some improvements? If you clear the big scary diagnoses and say the leg weakness is a sign of a mild disc herniation then why the 6 weeks of bed rest and super high does pain meds that will knock her out?!
Could ANY of this be similar to a human? (I asked, and they said sort of but not really…) They said that if I did not follow these recommendations, I could be looking at severe negative effects and possibly needing surgery…
This seemed WAYYYY too close to some recommendations made to patients in the past who have made amazing strides without heavy meds, rest, or surgery.
Again, I reached out to the trusted chiro and she said PLEASE find a local doc. So… that is what I did. The SAME day that I brought her to the ER, she was seemingly better so I think she was gradually improving in regards to discomfort and pain, but her leg weakness and lack of coordination continued to be present. I absolutely wanted another opinion. I found a doctor of doggy chiropractic medicine that the other chiropractor approved of. We were seen for an appointment and all of my worries and thoughts of having to rest and medicate her were gone. He agreed with some mild disc-related pain, but explained that dogs are self-limiting. They will do as much activity as their bodies can handle. Yes, I needed to keep her from jumping, playing hard with her brother and limit how MUCH play… but to let her play and be normal. He did some gentle work on her and off we went.
Movement was medicine and she is now close to 100% after about a week.
Now… what did I learn from this experience?
It is really hard to trust ANYONE when your loved one is going through pain. You want what is best, but are not sure who’s recommendations to follow.
I need to continue to be very mindful of how I approach education and treatment recommendations for my clients. I found myself reflecting on how I have approached recommendations to patients. I am confident in what I tell people to do, but they HAVE to be confident themselves before they will follow what I have recommended. Even though I really did trust the original “virtual” chiropractor, I was faced with significantly different conflicting recommendations by an ER doctor… I am SO glad that I did not follow the original recommendations.
Find a medical professional that you trust. Find that medical provider that you really feel has your best interest in mind, has the resources to allow you to make your OWN informed decision on how you would like to proceed, AND has enough humility to admit when they may not know exactly what to recommend, but know someone who can help.
If this story resonated with you, please let us know leave a comment below or shoot us an email. If you are a current client and see Gracie in the office on the regular, give her a hug! She is a happy pup who loves attention.
Looking for the doggy chiropractor? Get in touch and I’m happy to share 🙂
by Pippa Teague, Strength Coach | Oct 10, 2019 | Abdominals, Conditioning, Exercise advice, Injury Prevention, knee pain, Ladies, lifts, Personal training, Recovery, strength training, Uncategorized, working with injury, youthtraining
Lunges are a great unilateral movement to work not only the muscles involved but also work balance and stability.
They can be done with little space required
-difficulty can be added by including weight- kettlebell or dumbbells
Here are some lunge variations:
The reverse lunge
- start with the feet hip width apart and facing forwards
- with your back remaining straight take one foot backwards, allowing both knees to bend as the back knee touches the ground lightly
- push off the back foot keeping the front foot firmly planted
- drive through the heel and return the leg beside the other
Repeat on the other side
this works the glutes, quads and hamstrings and is also a great way to improve knee stability
Alt reverse lunge
Lateral Lunge
We often forget to move laterally. Lateral movement is great for stabilizing the hips and works your inner thigh and glutes.
- start with your feet together
- Step out wide to the side, transferring the weight over to the side you just stepped with, keeping both feet planted on the ground and facing forwards
- sit back into a squat position and go as low as you feel you are able to
- drive through your foot and return to the starting position
Repeat on the other side
Lateral lunges w/ kb
Static (split squat) Lunges
During this movement the feet remain in the same position (static)
This movement is great for those of us who are not so good with balance when moving and is the least challenging of all the lunges. Static lunges help build balance and strength from a stationary position.
Muscles worked are your thighs and glutes
- Start in a split stance- hip width apart with one leg in front of the other
- Lift onto the toes of your back foot and lower that knee down to the ground allowing the front knee to bend also to a 90 degree angle parallel to the ground
- Press through the heel of your front foot and straighten the legs back up.
- Keep your torso upright. Most of your weight should be felt through the front leg
Repeat 8-10 reps and then switch to the other leg
Split Squat w/ kb
Alternating jump lunges
Similar to the reverse lunge but with an element of power and plyometric transition with a jump from one lunge position to the other by switching feet in the air
This exercise challnges the same muscles as the regular reverse lunge but also adds a cardiovascular effect by increasing the heart rate and helps burn more calories.
tips to help your jumping lunge
- master the basic lunges first-reverse lunges and walking lunge
- aim for soft landings, avoid landing hard on your knee
- chest and torso stays upright
- be light on your feet and try to spring through the ball of your feet to gain some air time
- you can increase the difficulty by increasing reps, jumping higher and spending less time on the ground
Alt jump lunges
Try some lunges today and let us know how you get on!
Happy lunging !
by Pippa Teague, Strength Coach | Oct 7, 2019 | Abdominals, Back Pain, Client Achievements, Conditioning, Exercise advice, lifts, Recovery, strength training, Uncategorized
Today we are highlighting Michelle who has been with us since August 2018 after dealing with severe lower back and hip pain.
“I was in constant pain in my lower back and afraid that I would have to accept this as a new standard of living for myself. On July 4, 2018, I went to bed with excruciating pain in my lower back and tingling in my leg. I never had this happen in my life and had no idea what to do. The pain came out of nowhere, but now I realize that it was probably building for some time and came to the surface then. I was in my 20s and felt like I was in my 90s because of what I was told by doctors about managing my lower back issues and overall pain levels.”
Upon meeting Michelle, I quickly realized that she was in need of reassurance and was really looking for someone to guide her. She was desperate for answers and did not know where to turn as her symptoms were not just resolving on their own. She was provided with conflicting advice and was not sure who she could trust. This is a major issue that I see in many of my clients and it is my job to help make sense of some of the things that they have been told.
“My struggle affected every part of my daily life. I was always thinking about the pain when I was at work or out with friends and family. I didn’t want it to come back and was afraid that everything I was doing was making it worse whether I was exercising or staying still. I felt out of control in my body. I had no idea what I should do. My doctor told me to wear a neck brace and to essentially stay still. My spine specialist told me that I had a disc herniation in my lower back, which was scary to hear. I was not in a car accident and have always been healthy, so I did not understand why this happened.”
Michelle was in a tough position coming into our office. Many of our patients experience pain that affects their daily life and it is sometimes extremely difficult to manage on their own.
“Loni helped me get to a place where I felt stronger and comfortable in my daily life. I got to a point where I stopped feeling the pain. I gained the confidence to exercise regularly and lift boxes, etc. without being scared to injure myself. I would not be where I am today without Loni and Infinite Potential.”
Michelle has been a pleasure to work with from day one. She has shown endless appreciation for what we have provided and is also very open to new ways of thinking about her pain, alternative approaches to treatment, and has shown willingness to trust the process. Michelle has made consistent progress since beginning with us and has sought care past her original injury committing to strength training since completing her time in physical therapy. Strength training was not a part of her regular routine but she has since adopted the practice as a regular weekly activity. She has made significant progress in the realm of strength, endurance and power achieving goals that she never thought were possible.
We asked Michelle what she wants others to know about her experience with Infinite Potential PT. Here is what she had to say:
“I want others to know that they should go to Infinite Potential (IP)! The business is different than the standard physical therapy at out-patient centers or hospitals, but this is what makes her special and one-of-a-kind. I had been in and out of PT at hospitals before being a client at IP. I was only there for a few weeks (6 at most) and then discharged and my issues would come back. I wasn’t given one-on-one treatment plan like I get here. Loni spends the time to really understand your needs and help you not just for a short time, but for your life. I wish everyone could discover what I’ve found in Infinite Potential. Loni has been life-changing and I will follow her wherever I go. I live closer to the North Shore now and commute to see her weekly! She’s the best!
Our passion at IPPTW is to empower people to realize their full potential. We strive to decrease their fears, help them understand what is going on and what can be done in the long and short term. We want to be YOUR resource for help and feel strongly that we can give you informed guidance to help you make decisions about your health.
If this story spoke to you, or speaks to someone you know, please pass it on. Can you relate to Michelle? Let us know by replying to this email.
by Pippa Teague, Strength Coach | Sep 30, 2019 | Conditioning, Exercise advice, Injury Prevention, Personal training, Recovery, Running, strength training, Uncategorized, youthtraining
by Pippa Teague
Infinite Potential Strength Coach
I would like to start off by giving the research credits to Barbell Medicine and their 3 part series has been summarized below.
Previously a lot of peoples beliefs surrounding youth and resistance training involved some of the following quotes and I still hear some of these coming up today:
“Resistance training stunts growth”
“Kids shouldn’t lift weights-it will damage their growth plates”
Well…both of these statements have been proven to be wrong and we have slowly shifted from that mindset.
Childhood is the time where we need to be focusing on building bone mass and structure by weight bearing activities!
It is ok for kids to weight train and resistance train-in fact, its GOOD for them!
Studies have shown these three important factors to resistance training as a youth
- Resistance training should be essential for aspiring athletes
- Participation early in life correlates to later life
- Those who don’t resistance train are at a higher risk of negative consequences
Developing those skills early in life is very important if we want to remain healthy and fit as we get older.
Today 10 year olds are participating in the same amount of exercise as 60 year olds!
We are failing at getting our youth to exercise the amount that has been recommended – 5-17 year olds should engage in 60 mins of moderate to vigorous activity/day! Only 40% are actually achieving this!
Here is a breakdown of some age ranges and examples of how to include resistance training int their exercise.
Ages 6-8 – FUNdamentals, game oriented exercise, coordination, balance, agility
Ages 10-13 (males ) 9-11 (females) – learning to train, plyometric and free weights with a variety of training
Adolescence 14-18 (males) 12-18 (females) training to train, sport specific plus other training, heavy and slow resistance training
Adulthood Ages 18+ – training to compete, sport specialty, resistance training still an integral part
One study found that strength training reduced injuries three fold over the course of 1 soccer season! It also improved cutting speed and jumping !
Another study looked at females in repetitive sport e.g. running, and found that those youth athletes were 3 times more likely to have a lower bone mineral density than females who did the repetitive sport but also were resistance training.
Resistance training is important not just for youth athletes but for growing children.
Longer programs elicit larger effects and it is important for youth athletes to maintain resistance training alongside their sport for optimal results!
Citation: ‘resistance training for youth part I and part II’
www.barbellmedicine.com
by Pippa Teague, Strength Coach | Sep 23, 2019 | Conditioning, Exercise advice, Personal training, strength training, Uncategorized
By Kerry Moynihan
Personal Trainer
It happens to the best of us. Once in awhile you lose that pep in your step on the way to the gym. The question then becomes, “How do I re-energize?” Try coordinating gym time with a good workout buddy. Exercise “dates” keep us accountable, getting us into the gym when motivation is on the slide.
Now that you’re there, that extra motivation can help you achieve those fitness goals. When you’re enjoying that fitness partnership it’s gratifying to go the extra mile, complete that extra rep, try that new machine, focus on that perfect form. Friendly competition ups that personal game.
It goes without saying that your ideal partner should be someone you enjoy spending time with. That will keep the commitment consistent. Also, he or she will ideally share a similar schedule to avoid those unfortunate last minute cancellations. Consistency is key. And what can be better than sharing spotting duties with a personal cheerleader.
Where to start? Ask your trainer or the gym fitness professional for an introduction to a fellow gym member who’s seeking some outside motivation, too. Or, reach out to friends. It’s a great way to catch up with people you’ve lost contact with when life gets a bit hectic. Lastly, have a fitness minded co-worker? You may have similar interests and schedules that would make buddying up the perfect match.
Exercise is important. It should also be enjoyed. An exercise partnership will get you out of that gym rut: challenging your mind, muscle and motivation.
