Author Archives: Miranda Adams

Poetry and Writings for Motivation and Inspiration. Life's a journey , Live for the journey not the destination. Miranda Adams

How coaching helps you to achieve your goals

Having a coach for life or training goals can really help you get ahead. Heres why;

• Extra motivation, having someone who you can share your goals with and who encourages and supports you to achieve them, can be hugely motivating and make a lot of difference to your efforts and therefore your outcomes.

• Being accountable to someone also gives you that added extra. Knowing that you have to check in with someone and they’re keeping track of your goal and where you’re at alongside you can be incredibly helpful.

• Extra knowledge, whether it be technique, instruction or just that extra angle of perception, a coach can always provide you with that something you may be missing.

If you’re still unsure, the only way to really find out is to give it a try. To get your introductory coaching session please send a message below with your info & details of your goal(s) and I’ll get back to you asap.

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As always, stay happy, healthy and motivated 🙏😊

Miranda

5 Benefits of Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing or ‘Shinrin Yoku’ its known in Japan is a practice of walking in nature for a period of time, recommended 30minutes or more. Doing this has many therapeutic benefits and in Japan where it originated, doctors actually recommend this form of therapy to patients to help improve physical, mental and emotional health.

These are the top 5 benefits of Forest Bathing;

5 Benefits of Forest Bathing

Walking in nature has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including:

1. Reduced stress and anxiety
and improved mood.

2. Improved cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure.

3. Improved immune system, helping to fight off many minor and/or potentially major illnesses.
4. Improved creativity and concentration.

5. Improved productivity.

All the above may seem difficult to believe from spending some regular time walking in nature. However it has been proven to be effective, simply spending regular time in nature for a consistent time period really can help your overall wellbeing this much.

Give it a try and allow yourself to experience the amazing benefits and maybe much more. Most of all, enjoy. 🙂🙏🌳

5 Benefits of Calisthenics

Moving over from a weight based training programme to purely Calistheics was something I decided to do a few years ago and it has definitely benefited my movement practice in many ways.

These are my top 5 benefits of Calisthenics;

  1. Improved mobility; this one is extremely noticeable, all movement becomes much easier and more fluid.
  2. Whole body strength; within Calisthenics training you are using your whole body in movement, therefore increasing strength all over.
  3. Easier on the joints; although it can be very challenging as a movement practice, it is far easier on the joints.
  4. Doesn’t require equipment; for some exercises, equipment such as bars and bands can be used, but for most this is not required, and for all the exercises very little space is needed.
  5. Improves balance and core strength; due to controlling your own body weight and movement this adds the additional benefit of improving your balance and core strength greatly.

Many people do a combination of Calisthenics and weights and some purely one or the other. However if you are someone who hasn’t given this a try and would like to know more, please get in touch for ideas and programmes.

And as always,

Happy training 😊🙏

Miranda

5 Benefits of Circuit Training

With so many types of training to choose from it can be hard to know what type of training to do for your goal. This post will particularly focus on the benefit of circuit training, so you can decide if this may be the right one for you.

5 Benefits of Circuit Training;

  • Adaptable and fun; With a variety of stations it keeps the training interesting, as it always different.
  • Challenging; Often being time focused, you are more challenged than you would be in a normal gym session, as you are set to push as much as possible in a short space of time.
  • Something for everyone; Within a circuit there are some exercises you may love and some maybe not so, but you can be sure to never get bored.
  • Great for a variety of goals; Circuits can be set with a variety of goals in mind. Some more fitness based, some strength and others are more sports specific. Check it out at your local gym if you’re unsure of the focus of the circuit.
  • Connection with others; Being in a class environment you will have the added benefit of connection with others, as well as the instructor being there to help keep you motivated.
  • Motivating Music; A key part of staying motivated in training can be the music. Circuit Training sessions often use some of the top music playlists going to help you push through each station and reach your goals.

If you haven’t tried Circuit Training yet and think it may be for you, why not give it a go, others than maybe some stubborn Ibs you have nothing to lose 😉

I hope you found this helpful in deciding what type of training may currently be best for you.

As part of a 3 part series, look out for the next post on Calisthenics, and as always if you need any further help and support with your training needs please do get in touch.

To your healthiest and best 🙏

Miranda

Turning Points

Turning points are key moments in our life when we make a change for our evolution.

Knowing when to make these changes comes though experience and listening to our body.

Not following the natural changes and calls to adapt, can often lead to boredom and stagnation.

Learn to listen within and follow the natural changes to keep on your path. 💕

Turning points

Know at some point,

It’s time to take a turn

Listen to your body,

Listen within;

Go to where your soul sings 🙏💛

~ M.L Adams

The Importance of Core

Most are aware of the importance of core stability, however it can still often get neglected.

This post serves as a simple reminder of why to not neglect the core part of your training.

With regular core training all of the following elements will improve;

• Balance & overall stability

• Functional Movement & Control

• Back strength, particularly lower

• Ability to lift and carry safely & effectively

• Posture and co-ordinated movement

• Injury prevention

For all the above reasons it is essential to add a regular core training element to your exercise routine. It is something you can do daily for as little as 5-10 minutes and can build up to with a variety of different exercises.

In addition to this try to include a regular practice of engaging your core muscles in daily activities such a shopping or washing up. The more you do this the stronger and more automatically activated your core muscles will be.

Below is a short video of a good core activating exercise you can try.

As always enjoy the process and progress.

💪🙂🙏💫

To your healthiest and best,

Miranda

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Core Stabilty & Strength

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Being content in your training

Along with having personal intentions, it’s important to also be content in your training.

So how can you have both of these without them opposing each other?

This is very possible and in fact having both is what helps you to be even more content and even achieve a flow state in your training.

By being content in your training you are happy with what you are doing and grateful for every time you exercise. Always enjoying the feel good factor returned to you.

In having intentions also, you are aligned in the process of what you need for your own journey.

This allows you to not only be happy and content but to maintain this and evolve along the way. As always, enjoy the journey.🙏💫

Miranda

The Importance of Intention

Everyday and every time we train we set out with an intention whether we are aware of this or not.

Our intention sets the way from the outset, therefore becoming aware of our intention from the beginning is essential and this is and always can be just personal to you.

Make it something valuable that can make a difference to others or something simply just for you, most of all every day and every time you train, be aware of what it is you set out to do.

To your healthiest and best 🙏🌟💛

Miranda

Having a Can-do Mind

Our focus and mindset affect much of our lives and in all aspects, having a can-do mind can make all the difference.

So what exactly is a can-do mind..

and how can we make sure we have this Mindset..?

To have a can do mind is to have a positive and open mindset for what is possible to do and to achieve.

The alternative is to live within limits, often set within a negative frame.

A negative framing allows for only seeing negative possibilities or outcomes and sometimes none at all, setting this as a limit and therefore restricting potential.

With a can-do mind things look very different, the world is seen as one full of potential and possibility and we are open to just going with it and seeing where it takes us.. sounds far more fun doesn’t it 🙂

This can be done by simply taking a step towards something, even when it feels unfamiliar or scary and not allowing others limited perceptions to restrict you either.

Always stay open to the possibilities, they exist in abundance and can all be within your reach. Take that first step and just see where it takes you. Most of all enjoy it 😊

Be free, have fun, life is play 🌞💕🍃🦋🌊🌸

Miranda