Four Training Tips to Improve Your Workout Approach
URBN Burn Trainer Shelly Ramoni Shares Her Top Tips for Training
Consistency is Key
We achieve consistency through meeting our bodies where they are at. If you are starting out a new program, approach your new regime gently. Start out with one day, then add another. We often feel that training is an “all or nothing” experience - and it does not have to be. We believe it is better to do what you can realistically manage and feel good about it!
Find Your Passion
Find what you enjoy and not what you feel you ”must do”. We often hear people say, ‘well, I love to dance, but I know I need to do hard cardio or strength’. Here’s the truth, dancing is a workout! As part of our program at URBN Burn, we pride ourselves on having something for everyone - including a dance fitness class offered complimentary on Instagram Live at @urbnburn. Another example is walking. If you love to walk, then do that! We always encourage people to move their bodies in the way they enjoy. Eventually you may want to try different things, and you might surprise yourself along the journey!
Recruit a Friend
Enlist a buddy to join you! Training (in whatever modality you choose), is always more fun with a friend! When you workout with a partner, you are inclined to hold yourself accountable, and there is also another person depending on you to show up. Both of you can support and encourage one another.
Take a Break
Rest, nutrition, and recovery are a huge part of your training. This is the most overlooked part of any program, and we are all guilty of this from time to time. When we give ourselves the permission to rest our bodies, all the hard work we are doing is actually helping the progress to take effect on our bodies. Proper nutrition helps to fuel and repair muscle cells. It’s important to prioritize proper sleep and keep those stress levels down. In this time of uncertainty, this can be quite challenging. Certainly exercise helps, but also warm baths, meditation, and reaching out to friends and loved ones for emotional support.
To find out more information on training protocols and how to tailor the right training program for you, contact hello@urbnplayground.com.