Hi everyone! I love having you here and sharing my journey with you.
I lived in New York City for five years. Living that crazy big city lifestyle—you know, the one where you're literally running around between work, workouts, and socializing, trying to do everything at the same time? The one where you have a 2-minute gap between each activity, leaving absolutely zero room for any late train or unexpected phone call? Well, I was living that life, and let me tell you, it was both AMAZING and OVERWHELMING, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Living in NYC often made me feel on top of the world, able to do anything and everything all at once.
Walking around the city often felt like being in a race where everyone is on their way to their next event, meeting, or workout. Sometimes the pace pushed me to feel like I had to do more, like I had to constantly increase the intensity. I felt compelled to go to the gym almost every day and constantly push myself… Even when my body was exhausted, I wouldn't give up on exercising and felt the need to up my game all the time.
The Mistake of Over-Exercising
I am here to tell you that this was a WILD mistake. Working against my body yielded no positive results. I didn’t gain muscle mass, I wasn’t able to increase the weight I was lifting, and I didn’t look or feel good largely because I was tired, stressed, and bloated.
Gradually, I started to learn my body and realized that I needed to sometimes pull back. I started asking myself—do you really feel like doing this workout? Maybe something else? Maybe nothing at all? And what a surprise—everything was still okay! I didn’t gain weight, and I stayed in shape.
I started taking at least 2-3 days with lighter exercise and at least 1-2 full rest days. I started feeling better and seeing more gains from what I was doing. When I had a lot of energy, I went harder, and when I didn’t, I took it slow or even rested. I listened to my body, and my body responded. My energy levels improved, and I felt excited about moving my body.
Finding Balance During Travel
I was fully able to escape the rat race of exercise when my husband and I traveled for five months. I didn't know how it would be because I wouldn't be able to work out as usual, but I brought a band, a ball, and a magic circle, did Pilates a few times a week, occasionally went on short runs when we were on a beach, and mostly just walked while we explored new and beautiful places.
I felt good, more relaxed and my body seemed to be more at peace. There was balance. I was happy.
Guidelines for a Healthy Exercise Program
So what are good guidelines for a healthy exercise program? This differs for each person, and each day brings differing needs and abilities. How much are we sleeping? How well are we eating? Where are we in our monthly cycle? How much do we have going on in our schedule? How much stress are we carrying with us?
This isn’t just a recommendation for people living the big city lifestyle. There are stressors in everyday life anywhere we are. Managing our work life, taking care of children or other family members, and dealing with life’s hiccups all need to be considered to enable us to take adequate care of ourselves…to push through when necessary, to make time for enjoyment in our lives, and to be our healthiest selves.
Personalized Exercise Plans for Optimal Health
I am trained and sensitive to the differences between each of us and am available for a consultation to design an appropriate exercise routine for your body. My skills as a Physical Therapist and my background as a Pilates instructor and posture specialist enable me to create the most individualized care plan for you.
I’d love to hear your stories and answer any questions, so leave a comment at the bottom of this page or contact me through email: info@muvwellbyliron.com.
The Key Takeaway: Listen to Your Body
The lesson to be learned: Listen to what your body needs. Don’t try to fight it. It will reward you.
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There is no world where working out twice a day is normal!
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