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BEST WORKOUT TIPS FOR WOMEN THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE
BY CAT KOM
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s a woman, mother and CEO of Studio SWEAT onDemand, I know how tough juggling multiple roles and responsibilities can be. As the days go by and these endless tasks begin to add up, making time to get in a workout can seem impossible. But making the impossible possible is what being a woman’s all about! With that said, let’s take a look at some of the best and boldest workout tips for women, to help you march through 2020 with a ‘Heck Ya!’ attitude.
MAKE TIME AND PLAN YOUR ROUTINE Our #1 tip for daily workout success is to create a plan for yourself. Whether you’re planning your entire week or just tomorrow, make sure to set aside some much needed “me time.” Workouts are your self-care and it’s time to prioritize them accordingly. After you plan your schedule, plan your routine! You’ll want to start with workouts that hit a variety of muscle groups without working every muscle every day (think upper body/ lower body rotations, or back and biceps Monday/chest and triceps Tuesday, etc.). NOTE: Don’t skip on the rest and recovery, either. A lot of our trainers will tell you that Mind & Body activities are the hardest for them to incorporate, so they absolutely recommend consciously adding these sessions to your weekly schedule. A Studio SWEAT onDemand fave is this 20-minute stretch routine, which can be added to the end of a workout to keep your muscles loose, happy, and cared for.
OWN IT! While you’re planning, be sure to choose activities that you love and make them
classes at 15 to 30 minutes that will prove you wrong in the best way possible!
JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON There’s nothing wrong with getting into the latest and greatest workout trends! From anti-gravity yoga to trampoline routines, trends offer a way to bond with others and give you the nudge you need to try out new exercises. For example, have you heard of Aerial Yoga? Basically, it’s suspended yoga using a hammock hung from a single anchor in the ceiling. You’ll feel like a trapeze artist as you work on your hips, back and arms. Check it out on this list of the latest workout trends in 2020.
your own! Figure out which exercises bring out the best in you (while pushing you to your limit) and how many times a week you want to do them. But mix it up too. Love to cycle? (we, sure as heck do!) Combine a variety of Spin classes throughout the week with some sculpt or core work, and then for a fun challenge, grab a bike and hit the trails on the weekend for a little outdoor ride. However CREATE AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY you choose to exercise, make sure you’re This next decade is a time for inclusivity owning it as your workout and your and leadership! Take command and time. Studio SWEAT onDemand offers surround yourself with like-minded thousands of classes for you to choose women who are on the same path of from so you can explore new workouts or development that you’re on. With the access your faves at any time. right ladies behind you, you’ll find motivation, support, encouragement, KEEP IT REAL and friendship. At Studio SWEAT Let’s be honest, there will be days when onDemand, our trainers will frequently you’ve got a packed schedule, it’s totally remind you that your workouts should be okay (even beneficial sometimes) to keep a source of inspiration for all. Surround your workout short and sweet — we’re yourself with a tight-knit crew, and talking thirty minutes or less. No need they’ll encourage you to always be your to impress anyone with numbers — you best self. don’t have to do an hour a day every day! How do you find your fitness femmes? Sometimes these workouts may be just Take a shot at a local workout studio, the boost you need to keep up with your or a neighborhood mom’s group. Or fit & fantastic week. Do you think that just even better, get started with an online, because a workout is short, it won’t be worldwide Facebook group. Let’s sweat powerful? Check out these high intensity our way into 2020, ladies! Febr ur y 2 0 2 0 | H ERS M ag az i ne 27
