Keep It Up!

March 1, 2020

Even the best workout routine can become lackluster over time. And if that `meh’ feeling shows up on a regular basis it’s likely to affect your motivation, enjoyment, and enthusiasm for something you should be feeling really good about. Working out is one of the things you do in your day that connects you to the awesomeness you’ve got going on inside. It’s not a place to go on autopilot. Save that for the mundane tasks. A good workout combats stress and anxiety by releasing the feel good chemical endorphins into the body and reducing cortisol and adrenaline. Studies by the US Department of Health show that 30 to 60 minutes of exercise, 3 to 5 times per week will give you significant mental health benefits. And that’s just the mental benefit. Not to be superficial, but you also look better after moving. If you don’t believe me, go look in the mirror right now and then go for a brisk 15-minute walk and take another look. You look better when your blood is flowing  and your body has a chance to breathe and move. We all look good when we are moving, breathing and functioning well. 

But you know all this. I just want to keep you motivated. BHC is really committed to you coming back to the gym 3 to 5 times a week. We offer you over one hundred classes in our studios, an array of formats, cardio, core, dance, weights and more. Our class start times range from 5:30am to 8:00pm, we’re not giving you a lot of excuses to not make it into the club! 

I want to help you stay motivated. If your workout routine becomes just a routine these are some of the things you can do. 

1.     Change formats: look for a class in another studio and give it a try. Let yourself be slightly uncomfortable not knowing what the hour will look like. It’s good mental stimulation to try new things. 

2.     Get a buddy: Hold each other accountable. Talk about life between reps and encourage one another to keep going. Not to pull on your heart strings here but human connection is also an important part of our health routine. 

3.     Try harder: especially if you’re someone that has been using the same weights for over a year. It’s time to challenge your body again. 

4.     Turn on your inner geek and become a student of your body: get to know the muscles you’re using. Start tracking yourself. Keep a diary about how hard you train and how it affects your mood, energy, sleep and body. Learning about yourself is one of the most empowering things you can do. 

You are already amazing, a good exercise routine helps you feel that “amazing” inside of you and radiates on the outside, so keep it up. Let’s lead our 2020 workouts with inner-strength, determination and curiosity to keep it real. I’ll see you in class!

Karen Gamble
Class Director