There are so many “New Year, new you” articles and offers out there at this time of year. The message: Your New Year’s resolution should be some kind of drastic change to your life.
Ring in the New Decade With Practice You Can Keep
Up until about four years ago, I was huge on setting New Year’s Resolutions. They always looked like some form of this:
Workout 5 days per week
Limit sugar to weekends
Run a half marathon
Meditate for 30 minutes each morning
Get to goal weight
Advice From ENRGI Lead Instructor Hayden Voss
What’s your advice for people looking to get back into a regular fitness/health routine this Fall?
Find a workout/class that is fun to you… then you won’t have to think twice about hitting the gym. It’ll be something you can look forward to everyday, especially as the weather turns and you want to spend more time inside.
What’s your favorite part about class?
The opportunity to practice with guidance. In a class, there is an instructor + other members who are there to help you and support you. This allows you to increase your fitness level in a safe and supportive environment.
What would be your best advice to those who have never tried a HIIT class?
Work at your own level/speed. It’s easy to go too hard and too fast if you’re new.
Do you regularly switch up your workout routine?
My workout routine stays relatively static. That’s because there are specific things I’m working on… and in order to get better at them, I need to do them over and over.
What’s the most rewarding part of working out for you?
Reflecting on what the body can do and how it can improve with practice and time. It’s amazing to think about.
– ENRGI Lead Instructor: Hayden Voss
Meet Barre Groove Founder: Alanna Perry
What’s your advice for people looking to get back into a regular fitness/health routine this Fall?
Fall is a great time to link up with friends and start a NEW fitness routine! My advice is to try and find classes that make you so excited that you actually look forward to your workouts! Set weekly goals, plan to hit the gym 1-3 times per week, and include your friends so you can hold each other accountable (PLUS working out with friends is way more FUN!) 2019 isn’t over yet, you still have time to reach your goals!
What’s your favorite part about your class?
One of the things that makes BG special is that we offer a variety of unique classes that are all great workouts and a ton of fun! For bounce class, I love the fact that bouncing on a trampoline offers so many great benefits! They’re low impact exercises (which are great for runners!) but they still provide a great cardio workout, strengthen your core, and improve your balance.
For Pom, my favorite part is all the rewarding feedback I get from guests who cherish the opportunity to dance as much as me!
What would be your best advice to those who have never tried a Barre Groove class?
The classes are really fun and unlike anything else in Boston so my advice is to try it! I know from experience that it can be intimidating to try a new studio for the first time, but at Barre Groove we prioritize being welcoming and inclusive to everyone! Don’t worry about your workout experience or fitness level- all of our classes are designed to be just as effective for beginners as they are for guests who exercise every day.
Do you regularly switch up your workout routine?
We change our class routines every day so you will never take the same class twice! I think it’s so important to regularly modify your workout routine in order to stay engaged and excited to come to class! You should never dread your workout routine- it’s a lot easier to stick to your plan and reach your goals when you have fun exercising!
What’s the most rewarding part of working out for you?
The most rewarding part of working out is knowing that I’m doing something for myself! It’s 45 minutes – 1 hour everyday that is just for ME! It’s so easy to get caught up in our daily routines, to make excuses, and to just “not go” which makes it easy to fall off track. When you walk into class or block off that time at the studio you make a commitment to yourself to be better, mentally, physically and emotionally! I’ve never met anyone who has regretted working out at the studio!
- Alanna
Meet On Your Mark Owner & Nike Master Trainer: Emily Hutchins
What’s your advice for people looking to get back into a regular fitness/health routine this Fall?
Small victories. Don’t over schedule your workouts…start with 3x week and build up your time so you don’t burn out.
What’s your favorite part about your class?
The group energy and the work ethic our members put in at the gym…they don’t just go through the motions, they work, learn and perform
What would be your best advice to those who have never tried a class at OYM?
Don’t attempt to get ‘’in shape’’ first. Leave it to us to help carve out your training journey. Rome wasn’t built in a day, small progressions lead to big victories.
Do you regularly switch up your workout routine?
Yes, every 4-6 weeks you should re-evaluate your performance.
What’s the most rewarding part of working out for you?
Feeling good, being injury free, and knowing how that translates to the long term.
– On Your Mark Owner and Nike Master Trainer: Emily Hutchins
BURN Coach: Hayley Reissfelder
What’s your advice for people looking to get back into a regular fitness/health routine this Fall?
Start slow and find something you enjoy. Health and fitness isn’t an all or nothing game – start by making small, incremental changes to your diet and lifestyle such as drinking more water, eating at home, or hitting a step goal each day. Then, find movement you enjoy whether it be jogging, yoga, or group fitness classes and get out there and do it! Finding a routine = finding a balance that works for your lifestyle + activity and meals you enjoy.
What’s your favorite part about your class?
I love watching members really give it their all during a class. Everyone at Burn takes great pride in creating safe, fun, but challenging workouts. It’s an awesome feeling to watch someone leave class feeling inspired after completing something they thought they couldn’t do.
What would be your best advice to those who have never tried a HIIT class at BURN?
For anyone who’s never tried a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class, like the Tabata BURN classes taught at Burn Fitness Studio, my best advice would be to show up and (as I like to say in my classes) do what you can. We all get too stuck in our own head when it comes to trying something new. You don’t have to be perfect or even good at it – the most important part of fitness, in general, is just getting out there and doing it. If nothing else, be comforted by the fact that everyone who takes our HITT-style classes say that “it goes by so fast!”
Do you regularly switch up your workout routine?
Definitely! I’m someone who gets bored easily so I do a mix of different workouts and like to change it up each week. A typical week could include everything from running and boxing to weight lifting and group fitness classes. It’s important to remember that your body is designed to adapt to your lifestyle. It’s important to change your routine often either by going faster, longer, heavier, or trying a new style of training completely to ensure your body doesn’t get too good at your workout routine and plateau.
What’s the most rewarding part of working out for you?
I love fitness because it makes me a better person in all other areas of my life. Challenging myself in the gym has given me the confidence to try, fail, and succeed in all other areas of life. It’s taught me what I am capable of physically, mentally, and has made me a stronger employee and friend to all. There’s NOTHING more rewarding to me than self-love and confidence. Those endorphins – they’re no joke!
-BURN Coach: Hayley Reissfelder
Advice from BURN Coach: Kayla Galvin
What’s your advice for people looking to get back into a regular fitness/health routine this Fall?
Start with exercises that you really enjoy. If you don’t know what exercises you actually like, try a variety of classes until something resonates with you. You will be so much more likely to maintain your routine if you enjoy what you are doing. Otherwise, it will feel more like an obligation and you will likely fall off course.
What’s your favorite part about your class?
The period before and after class starts when I get a chance to chat with students and connect with them on a more personal level. I think that as a teacher, this is the most effective way to gain your students’ trust and really learn about what their goals and expectations are. I’m also a people person so I thoroughly enjoy having different conversations with new people.
What would be your best advice to those who have never tried a yoga class at BURN?
Don’t worry about not being flexible enough for yoga. Being flexible is not a prerequisite for yoga, but your flexibility will definitely improve if you continue to practice.
Do you regularly switch up your workout routine?
All of the time. My favorite types of workouts are running and yoga so that is what I do most often. However, I try to incorporate spin and metabolic conditioning type workouts into my routine as well. Changing it up prevents me from getting bored or feeling burnt out. It’s also important to change it up every once in a while so that your body doesn’t get too used to your routine. When your body becomes too efficient doing a certain routine it becomes harder to burn calories.
What’s the most rewarding part of working out for you?
Nothing improves my mood or energizes me more than a great workout (endorphins are no joke)! Running and yoga also allow me to observe my thoughts from an impartial viewpoint. I’m able to recognize which thoughts are unhealthy or no longer serving me, and make a conscious decision to alter my thoughts. Throwing out these “junk thoughts” also improves my mood and just gives me a general sense of ease and contentment.
– BURN Coach: Kayla Galvin
