Episode Summary
Hey there! In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite (and simplest!) tools to keep fitness fresh and enjoyable: the good old Post-it Note. I’ve been working out consistently for years, and even with my love for routine, there are times when I need a little spark to stay excited and motivated. That’s where my “Post-it Note Fitness Plan” comes in.
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Uninspired? Try this!
If you’ve been feeling a bit uninspired with your workouts or struggle to know where to start, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through a three-level fitness plan I use with my clients and share practical tips to make fitness fun, adaptable, and sustainable at any level.
Key Takeaways
- Understand your starting point with a simple quiz and begin where you are—no more go-big-or-go-home approach!
- Tips on adding variety through mobility, cardio, and resistance that match your energy and goals.
- Why starting small and progressing gradually leads to long-term consistency (and avoids burnout).
- The benefits of resistance training, and how to incorporate bands, weights, or even Jazzercise to keep things light and fun.
- How to adapt your workout when life gets busy—fitness shouldn’t feel like a chore!
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 – Introduction to the “Post-it Note” method and why it works
- 02:10 – Why fitness plans fail and how to create one that sticks
- 05:35 – Level One: Beginner-friendly mobility and cardio options
- 12:14 – Making cardio fun: Examples from hiking to Jazzercise
- 18:54 – Adding bodyweight exercises and starting light with weights
- 20:52 – Cardio vs. Resistance: Finding your balance for lasting health
- 22:36 – Creating a workout schedule that fits your life
- 27:02 – Restarting without guilt (we all have setbacks!)
- 28:14 – Level Two: Stepping up mobility, cardio, and adding intensity
- 32:47 – Level Three: Advanced strategies for high-intensity cardio and resistance training
- 38:17 – Final words: Consistency, balance, and making fitness a joy, not a job!
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What’s Next? A Peek at Upcoming Episodes
What’s coming up in this series? Here’s a sneak peek:
- Saying No to Say Yes: Why boundaries matter.
- Imperfect Action Beats Perfect Inaction: Get moving, even if it’s messy.
- Power of Possibilities: What 90 days of focus can achieve.
- Community Power: The support that changes everything.
- Kryptonite Awareness: Know your weaknesses and plan ahead.
- Consistency is STILL KEY: Why it’s essential and how to make it stick.
If this episode hit home, I hope you’ll subscribe, leave a review (because they make me do a happy dance), or drop a comment on YouTube. Your feedback inspires me and keeps me going. And as always, remember: life is about fun, fitness, and freedom.
Thanks for spending this time with me—no outro music, just my heartfelt “thank you” for being here. See you next time!
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