#growglowcreate

𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙯𝙚𝙣 . . . ⁣ (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵: 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦) ⁣ . . . when I started running, I thought all I needed to do was practice & eat protein in order to improve. ⁣ Yes, I'm referring to 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 advert featuring Mo Farah! ⁣ However, what I have learnt is that you need to cross-train your body in order to make it more efficient and increase its resilience to injuries · In fact, you can practice as much as you want and eat your bodyweight in protein - but without a little cross-training in your life, you're going to feel tight and struggle with some heavier endurance races. ⁣ But cross-training isn't just for runners and a well balanced programme can benefit everyone. ⁣ Here's a really nice (& simple) mobility routine to incorporate into your next workout; ⁣ 1️⃣ Straight Leg Walk Outs - with walk outs, we are able to get a dynamic stretch in the hamstrings with an added bonus of activating core and glutes! ⁣ 2️⃣ Dynamic Lunge with Rotation - this move really opens up the hip flexors, thoracic spine, shoulders and chest! ⁣ 3️⃣ Dynamic Lunch with Reach - this variation will help free up your lower back, hip flexor, ITB band and latissimus dorsi! ⁣ 4️⃣ Sumo Squat into Lateral Lunge - keeping the chest high and the spine straight, this is a great combination for firing up the glutes and abductors! ⁣ 5️⃣ Thoracic Spine Rotation - a more gentle version of the dynamic lunge with rotation, this helps to increase thoracic spine mobility with minimal low back effort! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #readysweatglow #growglowcreate #dynamicstretches #marathontraining #gymsharkspotted #personaltrainerlife #workoutideas #workoutroutine #fittips #homeexercise #fitcommunity #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #runnerslife #lovetorun #runningworld #instarunnerstribe #runforfun #alwaysinbeta #bestlifeproject #findyourstrong #fitnessforlife #fitnessmotivation #justdoit #movementculture #strongnotskinny #werunsocial #girlsrunfast #girlswhorun #activeliving (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZTpYOB5Im/?igshid=1r6d2bcycewv1

𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠: ⁣ Never forget 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 why. ⁣ I know I say this all the time BUT you don't need to have goals. ⁣ But you do need a why. ⁣ My why is to be fitter, faster and stronger · I don't have a goal weight because I prefer to measure my progress by comparing where I am right now pace and strength-wise to where I was 12-weeks ago ... that's not to say I never weigh myself though, I just don't take the number on the scales as an indication of my worth! ⁣ So when you think about quitting, remember your why. ⁣ Write it down, and use it to ground yourself with the reason you started on those days where you doubt yourself, when you can't be bothered showing up for yourself and when you start to feel as though you're getting nowhere. ⁣ Oh and remember, you got this. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #ReadySweatGlow #GrowGlowCreate #fitcommunity #fitnessforlife #ptintraining #fitnesslifestyle #fittips #movementculture #bestlifeproject #personaltrainerlife #goalgetters #goalsettingtips #setgoalsnotlimits #chasinggoals #mindovermatter #growthmindset #biggoals #goaldigger #goalchaser #goalsetting #motivationiskey #motivationmindset #motivationforlife #motivationmafia #motivationmonday #strongmindset #successformula #mindsetofachampion #healthymindset #selfconfidence (at Leeds) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQBl-qh74e/?igshid=1od18s9787apy

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . this morning I decided to have a quick mental health check in with myself • I asked myself;⠀ ⠀ 🌱 how I am feeling both mentally and physically⠀ ⠀ 🌿 what is taking up my headspace⠀ ⠀ 🍃 have I been compassionate to myself lately⠀ ⠀ 🌾 am I tired⠀ ⠀ 🎋 what am I going to lean into today that will bring me joy⠀ ⠀ ⠀ What I realised was that I was tired; tired from my long run yesterday, tired because of the endless stream of news and opinion I’ve been constantly exposed to, tired of being ‘on’ all the time, tired of the pressure to drink dalgona coffees and eat banana bread, tired of being compassionate to others but not to myself and tired of being tired.⠀ ⠀ So today I’ve built myself a duvet den; taken a rest day, watched Lady & The Tramp, Brooklyn-99 and New Girl, drank a standard iced coffee, had a chocolate croissant, read my book, deleted Twitter, switched off, been kind to myself and relaxed.⠀ ⠀ We don’t have to be ‘on’ all the time and resting is important when it comes to progress, when we rest we allow ourselves time to heal and let’s face it, I think we all need to heal in some way • When did you last check in with yourself?! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #InstagramFatigue #growglowcreate #myselflovestyle #wellnessmyway #selfloveisntselfish #positivechanges #stayinharmony #healthyyou #wellnessblogger #wellnessthatworks #wellness #healthandwellness #wellnesscoach #positivethinking #positiveenergy #feelinggood #positivevibesonly #positivelife #positiveattitude #goodenergy #itsoktonotbeok #postitfortheaesthetic #livecolourfully #makeitblissful #mylifeinsquares #pursuehappy #curateyourownfeed #thesehappysquares (at Stay at Home and Keep Positive) https://www.instagram.com/p/CADfBx6Bh3y/?igshid=rkkgjhowx8bq