Trufit Pilates

Category: GOALS

  • Fit Tips 101: Scheduling

    I asked you what you struggled with and most of you admitted that fitting in workouts is tough stuff.

    Been there. Done that. Bought the T Shirt.

    Here’s the deal, if sweating is important and actually a priority, you will make time. You will set the 4am alarm. You will skip brunch on Sunday. You will get it done. The key is to book your workouts like a meeting.

    Sunday, I sit down with my planner and prioritize my week. First, I make sure to have all my work, meetings and trainings in because those not only involve other people but they also pay my rent sooooooo it’s important.

    The second thing that goes in are my workouts. Wednesday’s are for personal training. Next I figure out what days I have time to drive (fairly far) to F45 and book those classes. Finally I add in my lifts, aiming for 2 upper body// 2 lower body days.

    I schedule my workouts for SEVEN days a week. Why? Because if it floods or if I get a flat tire or if my schedule suddenly hits the fan, I don’t have to stress about missing a workout. Also, I find that when I take a real rest day I struggle in my workouts for two days after. I live for an active rest day…taking a walk, a little yoga//pilates or just foam rolling makes me feel like a better human.

    Anyway, then I add in little things like what Im eating, Trader Joe’s, laundry, cleaning and Southern Charm (Cam is my GIRL).

    Sometimes fitting in my workout means setting that early alarm or going to lift when I would much rather be curled up in bed reading. Sometimes it’s jump squat burpees at the park with the kids I watch.

    If you really want to get it done, you will find a way 100% of the time.

    Let’s make FIT TIPS 101 a dope series. Next Chapter: Motivation.

    Homework: Schedule 5-7 workouts for this week and leave them in the comment section below!

    PS What other tips do you want // need. Im dying to know

    xoxo,

    K

  • Getting Leaner without Losing Strength

    GIRL if you have been following me you K N O W I love to train. My workouts have been HOT fire lately and Im noticing major changes in my bod because of it. I have D Y I N G to share it with you. Mostly because I have been cutting (aka losing weight) and getting stronger which is counterintuitive. Typically, when you lose body mass, you lose strength…which is exactly what I didn’t want. I have // had (I crushed several already) B I G fitness goals before turing 25 and I couldn’t lose strength while trying to achieve them.

    Okay, let’s talk lifting. I have been doing an 2 upper // 2 lower days split. The reason being it gives me more freedom and control. I’m not married to chest and triceps on Monday…I can do them whenever my heart desires. So if it’s Meathead Monday and I can’t get a bench, I can still sweat it out with lat pulls and pull ups. BUT here is the real secret… I lift with intensity. Like I need that minute of rest in between sets to let my heart rate fall. My goal is to always be the hardest working one in the gym (not the strongest or fittest). I push my weight… as much as I can safely move…with energy and explosiveness.

    F45… Im just going to apologize for how obnoxious I have been with my obsession with F45 but if you tried it, you wouldn’t blame me. It is humbling is the best way. If Orange Theory and Crossfit had a weekend fling in Vegas and had a fitness baby, it would be F45. The classes focus on functional movement while increasing your heart rate. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are cardio based….. and W O W. Tuesday and Thursday are more resistance based. My brother threw up three times the first time he went. Boyfriend, had to lay on the floor for a solid 3 minutes after. It is HARD CORE. In the best way. And you get a WEEK for free. I mean how amazing. My favorite days are the cardio days because I SUCK at them. They leave me drained, and sometimes frustrated but I know thats were I will make the most progress.

    Playing Outside… you probably know Im a nanny and I spend a good portion of my day playing. Here is the deal, playing is amazing. Hill sprints, tag, monkey bars, hikes, obstacle courses you name it, we play it. Lately, we have been obsessed with my agility ladder. HELLO footwork, and sprints WHILE working. Also, watching the kids fall head over heels with fitness makes my heart sing. The little girl told me last week, “Katie, I can’t believe it!!! Im getting strong just like you!!”

    All of these things contribute to my progress and weight loss, but none reduce my strength because they ADD to it. Even the cardio classes at F45…I mean it’s hard to lose strength when your cardio is a burpee with a box jump or a clean right???

    I hope you have the BEST day!!! The countdown to TWENTY FIVE has begun. We have less than T W O weeks people

    xoxo,

    K

  • GOAL DIGGING 101

    Goals are my favorite thing in the universe. But like really. Is there anything more personal than your wildest dreams??? Ummm I don’t think so. For the last year, I have stepped up my goal crushing game and it has changed my life only for the better. Find out how I write and plan all my BIGGEST, SWEATIEST goals

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