SELF CARE: MOVEMENT

Movement is another important area of my life, when it comes to self care. I say "movement" because I'm not just talking about working out. Movement includes working out, but can be as simple as a walk, a stretch, or any kind of movement you add in to your day that would, otherwise, not be there. For myself, movement is a light workout, stretch, and walk every weekday and a hiit/cardio workout (coupled with a light workout/stretch to tone) on the weekend. I feel so much more energized, motivated, and productive after. But don't be fooled, I definitely have days where I am not feeling it. Whether it be nausea, a headache, my period, or a LONG day. One day will not kill me. Our bodies have limits, and they are smart and let us know when we need a break. 


Again, self care is individual so this is not a recommendation, but just an example of what self care CAN be. Honestly, I don't know how many different ways I can say movement is major self care for me — so I won't belabor that point. But I will say what forms of movement are my favorite and give some examples. It took me a while to find what worked best for me, but now that I have (and do it routinely) I am definitely seeing results!



STRETCHING/YOGA I love a good stretch/yoga flow. It is not only good for my body, but it is SO calming. I try to stretch every morning after my devotions (I call this combo "meditation" because I'm stretching, while meditating on what I read in my devotions and/or praying). It is a great physical and mental detox.



PILATES Honestly, I don't know if what I call "pilates" is pilates, but I love it. Full body or targeted workouts that create long lines, and tone — these are the best for me and provide me with the best results.



HIIT/CARDIO These types are my favorite to do on the weekend, where I have more time. They get your heart rate up and burn fat. I usually like to do a light workout after — since my heart rate is up it will benefit me more because my body is working harder. The pilates tone and HIIT(high intensity interval training)/cardio burn fat. This combination has allowed me to see the most results!



Maddie Lymburner (MadFit/@maddielymburner) is my source of literally every workout. I get inspo from other people, but always go back to her vids — here are some of my favorite.



STRETCHING/YOGA

15 MIN STRETCH for Stress & Anxiety

15 MIN DAILY STRETCH for Flexibility & Mobility 



PILATES 

10 MIN SIX PACK ABS for TOTAL BEGINNERS 

10 MIN LOWER ABS

5 MIN FLAT ABS

5 MIN LEAN LEGS



HIIT/CARDIO

12 MIN FULL BODY HIIT

15 MIN TIKTOK DANCE WORKOUT part 2

15 MIN ARIANA GRANDE DANCE WORKOUT

Dua Lipa - Break My Heart FULL BODY WORKOUT

5sos - Teeth ABS WORKOUT

Selena Gomez - Look At Her Now ABS/BOOTY WORKOUT




K THANKS BYE,

This one was a short one, but there's not to much to say. I really love incorporating movement into my day! It makes me feel great overall and let's me know I'm taking care of my body. I hope you enjoyed reading this, and are liking "self care month." I'm here for aesthetically pleasing word vomit and the off chance that I inspire someone, so thanks for reading! Other than Madfit, here are some other people I get movement inspo from...some may be repeats from last week.



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