Exercise – Page 2 – Miranda Adams Coaching

Positive Focus

Becoming aware of our mindstates and taking charge of our focus, is a very important and helpful practice for our overall wellbeing.

Once we are our more aware of our mindstate and then able to consciously choose thought processes, we can direct our mind to a positive focus.

Our inner world can shape our outer world so once we have a more positive focus, it becomes far easier to have a more positive lifestyle.

Our choices are vital in directing where we want to go and adapting accordingly, and with a positive focus we will contue to make more positive choices and outcomes.

Leading to positive habits that stay. It all begins within.

Through the practice of deep looking, we can identify the positive seeds we want to water everyday. Even a few days of this can bring transformation. 🙏
– Thick Nhat Hahn

Start today, where you are, with what you have. Set aside some time to meditate daily and set positive intentions. Become more in charge of your mind and focus & you will be sure to see and feel the difference. 🙏💛

If you need any futher support with this or any other lifestyle habits you wish to change. Please drop me a message via the form below to arrange your initial consultation.

To your healthiest and happiest 🙏

Miranda

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Towards Dreams

“Before a dream is realized, the soul of the world tests everything that was learned along the way.

It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream.

That’s the point at which most people give up. It’s the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one ‘dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.” – Unknown

How to Manage Overwhelm

Experiencing overwhelm and anxiety has become much more common, but how can we best cope with this when this comes up?

In learning how to manage overwhelm and anxiety often simple strategies work best. The following two are what I recommend most of all;

Get out in to nature; whenever you feel overwhelmed or anxious just stepping out in to nature and taking a walk or just spending some peaceful time in a local park can really help you feel centred again.
The power of one; break things down and focus on one thing at a time, this can really help ease the overwhelm and allow you to focus with much more clarity again. Once you have done that one thing Whether it be to go for a walk or do that first item on your to do list, you will find your momentum will return.

For further support and coaching on this if you’re struggling, please get in touch via the form below. Also please check out the video below where I outline these tips in one of my favourite nature spots 🙂

Overcome anxiety and overwhelm

To your healthiest and best 🙏💛💫

Miranda

To Gym or not to Gym

With online and home workouts having become more popular since the Pandemic, what actually is the best way to workout, is it to Gym or not to Gym.

For sure you can have great workouts without the gym but keeping good form is essential therefore it is advisable to have a trainer and/or good guidance when you’re following an at home workout plan.

Some of the benefits of not using a gym are;

• Convenience-(saving time)

•Easily accessible

• Healthier-(especially if outdoors)

And of the gym;

• More sociable

• Can be more motivational

• More options and advice

Both ways have advantages and disadvantages and it really depends on what works best for you. The most important thing is that you do exercise and that it’s effective and constructive.

If you need any further support and advice on how you can exercise at home, please do get in touch via the form below.

To your healthiest and best 🙏💛💫

Miranda

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Adapt & Flow

Find Flow in Movement 💫

Just as water naturally adapts and flows with change,

We can be the same

Adapting and flowing in movement,

Just as in life and all things

Following the natural flow;

The way our life shows us to go 🙏💕💫

~ M.L Adams

Happy Monday 🙂 here’s to finding your way and adapting with flow to any changes this week may bring 🙏

To your healthiest and best,

Miranda

For more info on finding flow through movement, please get in touch via the form below.

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Inspire by Example

“To teach is to inspire, to inspire is to teach. Aim to teach always by example.”

Through our own example we can inspire those around us, especially those younger than us in years or experience.

Therefore always remember that when you are looking after you, when you are doing all you do, it’s not just you who is looking, others are becoming inspired by you too.

All the more reason to look after your health and always do the best you can do for yourself and others.

Live morally and to the best of your ability and this will always shine through. Those younger than you will be inspired by you and some will choose to follow too.

Let this be more motivation to always do your best and follow guidelines and ethics.

Growing the love for what you do, as you inspire others too. 🙏💛🙂

To your Healthiest and Best,

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;

Improved mobility; this one is extremely noticeable, all movement becomes much easier and more fluid.
Whole body strength; within Calisthenics training you are using your whole body in movement, therefore increasing strength all over.
Easier on the joints; although it can be very challenging as a movement practice, it is far easier on the joints.
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.
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

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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