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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

Staying Adaptable

Everyday brings new opportunity for growth and change. Staying adaptable allows us to be present and open for each opportunity that comes our way.

Schedules and routines are important in training but not to stay the same for too long, only as long as needed. Then we can break the pattern as new opportunities for greater growth are presented to us.

Keep an open mind and heart always, there are many opportunities just waiting for you.

See the opportunities

See the possibilities,

Let your focus be this

Focus daily,

Enjoy the way

And before you know it

You’ll be right there 🙏💛

~ M. L Adams

Enjoy a week filled with blessed opportunities 🙏 💫

5 Ways of Maintaining Inner Strength

The many challenges in life can either knock us or help us to become stronger.

So how can we be sure to be maintaining our inner strength?

The following five ways are perspectives that can help you do just that;

  1. Maintain a positive approach- always seek the positive in any situation. Look for it and you will find it.
  2. See the opportunity – in every challenge there is an opportunity. Find it and allow it to work for you.
  3. Stay empowered – always stay focused on what is within your power to do and what you can make happen from any single circumstance.
  4. Give yourself time to transform any situation- the magic is in the space to both wait and create.
  5. Be open to all possibility as we never know what may come from any situation and this will help you to see and create much more.

Enjoy the possibilities and get creating, things are never simply black or white, they are always a blend of both. Every time you overcome and transform a situation it helps to build and maintain your inner strength.

To your health and happiness in all of life’s possibilities 🙏💛💫

Miranda