Level Up Your Routine
We have all stood at the starting line of a fitness goal and thought, “There is no way I can do that.”
When my client Linda first started, she had those exact same doubts about what her body could achieve. Fast forward to today, and she is completely owning her fitness and building the functional strength to confidently carry 30 pounds solo. By staying consistent in both the gym and the pool, researching her health and collaborating closely with me, she has transformed her mindset and her body.
Here are three practical ways you can use Linda’s strategy to level up your own routine:
1. Balance strength with active recovery
You don’t have to lift heavy weights every single day to see incredible progress. Linda masterfully balances her high-energy gym sessions with low-impact conditioning and recovery in the pool. If you are feeling chronically sore or tired, don’t just skip your workout. Swap a high-impact session for active recovery like swimming, stretching or walking to keep your momentum going.
2. Train for “real-world” milestones
True progress isn’t just about the numbers on a gym machine; it’s about how you feel in your daily life. For Linda, carrying 30 pounds on her own represents independence, making daily tasks like hauling groceries or lifting luggage feel effortless. Pick one physical task in your daily life that currently feels heavy or tiring, and let’s tailor your training to make that exact movement easy.
3. Treat your fitness program as a partnership
The most effective training programs adapt to your body rather than forcing you to fit into a rigid box. Linda is incredibly proactive about tracking how she feels, asking questions and collaborating on her weekly routine. By treating your workouts as a partnership and giving your coach constant feedback, we can adjust your program on the fly to match your daily energy levels and goals.
– Britney G., FDF trainer