Pulling out my pdf workout plan from the latest & greatest fitness instructor, I got to work doing box step ups followed by power squats and burpees.Β By the end of round 1/4, my knees were screaming at me and round 2 felt like my mortal enemy...
My college self thought that HIIT + strength was the ONLY way to hit my fitness goals and tbh my mind and body actually dreaded my workouts.
Exercise felt like an "I have to" not an "I get to" because the format I was following just wasn't my thing.
Since this season of my life, I've fallen in love with more low impact workouts like Pilates, barre and walks. My muscles feel incredible and I look forward to how I'll feel during & after!
MY HOT TAKE: Finding a workout that you actually enjoy is the secret sauce to building a sustainable, long-term fitness routine.Β
For more tips on "How to Want to Workout," I recently posted a new video under our "Coaching" section with tips that I've used to stay consistent during a large variety of life seasons (pregnant, postpartum, postgrad/corporate job):Β https://app.sweatystudio.com/programs/how-to-want-to-workout
Comment below your favorite type of workout at Sweaty StudioΒ π