Hey there #fitfam, welcome back and to our new visitors, thank you for coming! Today we’re going to take a closer look at how working out and training can aide in stress reduction and increase mental wellness. Not only can you gain the benefit of physically looking good, you’ll also find yourself in a better mood and enjoying more of what life has to offer. In order to unlock those ‘happy feelings’ you must first find a way to buy-in to your fitness mission whole-heartedly. If you are convinced that you are doing something good for yourself, you are more likely to remain committed and start to look at the positive side in general.
What will follow is a high during and after workouts that will carry you from session to session, push you through the harder days, and bring a positive mood to your life because you’ve been achieving your goals, caring for yourself, and likely engaged in the fitness community which is filled with encouragement and camaraderie. I encourage you to work on the buy-in and shift your mindset to find ways to enjoy your journey instead of begrudging. Good luck #fitfam!
February is upon us and we want t maintain our momentum throughout the month and push through the sweet tooth urge associated with February 14th.
Here’s some general pieces of equipment I recommend you gather to create a solid DIY kit that will cost you $60 or less – a lifetime of equipment for the cost of a 3-month gym membership:
1 – Ropeless jumprope, available on Amazon – Apprx. $8
2 – 5lb dumbbells, available at Walmart, Target, Academy, or other sporting goods stores – Approx. $12
1 – 10lb kettlebell – Approx. $12
1 – Set of heavy fitness bands – Approx. $15
1 – Long stretch fitness band – Approx. $6
Here’s this week’s workout:
Level 1 = 2 Rds, Level 2 = 4 Rds, Level 3 = 6 Rds – 1 or 2 minute rest between rounds
20 – Skaters
20 – Lateral Lunges
20 – Push-ups
20 – Butterfly Crunches
20 – Mountain Climbers
20 – Leg Lowers
20 – Plank Floor Taps/Push-up Shoulder Taps
I hope that you enjoy this journey and can get the most from the information and tips that we provide! See ya next time!
Lastly, I have training programs as low as $75/month that will supplement and guide you to your goals.
If you are interested in following along with my journey or contacting my company, I can be found on social media platforms:
Website – Total Camo Fitness
The problem I seem to have with getting regular exercise is time management. Even doing a route for an hour a day can be a little difficult. Thankfully I know now it’s ok to do it in phases if need be! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi Whitney! Even if you start with just 15-20 minutes per day, you can quickly establish a routine and surprisingly, you’ll begin to make time to workout more because the benefits will be obvious.
I’m a licensed mental health professional working in a hospital and I 100% agree with your article about exercise being used as a great stress reliever. In addition, research has demonstrated that exercise is as effective as a low-dose antidepressant…without the side effects!! If you struggle with anxiety and are looking for some natural ways to alleviate it, exercise is definitely a great suggestion and you can also check out my post https://pantearahimian.com/32-simple-ways-to-treat-your-anxiety-naturally/
Thank you for charing Pantea!
Great workout
Thanks Andrea!
Those were some great exercise suggestions! I had no idea about the rope-less jumprope.
Tracy, the rope-less jump rope is so clutch for my clients who can’t jump or want to avoid jarring jumping motions.
I started a year ago creating my own home gym now I seem to be buying things here and there but overall very happy being able to work out at home vs in a gym
Tianna, I was forced to build a home gym in 2020 due to the shut down and never looked back. After about a year, I also achieved that supplemental state and simply add a few space saving pieces but mostly just picking up dumbbells and plates.
I can’t agree more on the fact that exercising is a stress reliever. There are so many benefits to exercising on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome Haro, thanks for reading!
Exercise is the best way to control and manage stress. It got me through my son’s deployment without my workout routine, I would have been lost.
A Lo, family deployments can be hard, I’ve experienced my father, sister, other family members and friends going overseas and its nerve-racking. Finding a way to channel the anxiety and stress is important. Talking to others who are going through it helps too.
Thanks for sharing. I like the real example of cost at home vs gym.
Thank you for reading Mindy! Building a home setup and signing up for virtual training can save a lot of money and help achieve goals.
It’s true! I feel so much better when I exercise! But like Whitney said, it’s time management that I struggle with the most. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi Kimberli, time management can really be a hurdle. I often recommend a double dip approach such as working out while watching a favorite show.