Happy April & Happy Easter to you! It feels like an it’s been forever since my last post, right? Between filling my educational cup, planning a holiday weekend, and Uber Momming my nearly grown kids around for their busy schedules , time just keeps ticking by and some things become a blur, ya know?. AND y’all—- I’m so excited to get back into the groove with you and stir up more conversations around energy, especially fitness for women over 40, and the one thing everyone keeps asking about: when are my next WARRIOR certifications on the books for. I’ve also been getting tons of questions about practical social media insights for fit pros, but that’s gonna have to wait for another day – maybe in my next blog post?
Well, we better dig in and so I thought maybe I’d share with you an energy-giving workout that’s my current favorite to teach — paired with a spring inspired recipe, a must read article for fit pros and fit mamas alike, and several upcoming trainings that just might be the ones you’ve been holding out for to get certified in! Let’s go, y’all !
Recipe of the Week
Celery, Cucumber & Radish Salad
Serves 6
Ingredients:
DRESSING
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp shallots, minced
2 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp sumac
1/2 tsp sea salt
SALAD
1 english cucumber, chopped
12 radishes, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup chives, minced
3 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Directions:
1.) Make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a salad bowl.
2.) Add the salad ingredients and toss to combine. Season with any additional salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Is it Calories In Calories Out, or Hormone Balance?
Restrictive Eating and More Movement? What weighs more… Menopause, Mindset, or simple Math? 🧮 ➗
I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed an uptick in people talking about women’s hormones, stubborn body fat, and energy problems… especially in women over 40 experiencing and/or approaching menopause. Myth buster btw- women don’t have to be over 40 to start experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, including weight gain or weightloss struggles. As someone personally in the perimenopausal era of my own life, it can be super frustrating to have someone look and you and suggest exercising more and eating less – siting the old “calories in calories out” logic – is the ONE thing you need to focus on to move the needle in your fitness/nutrition goals, when you know it’s gotta be something more complex. So which is it ? Is it really so simple? I enjoyed this article during my road trip recently, and thought I’d share it for your learning enjoyment, too! Read here and let me know your thoughts.
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Hacks To Create More Hype !
“Energy begets energy.” – Dolly Parton
Today’s energy tip might feel a bit backward, but hear me out. 😆 If you want to have more energy, get up and move! 👟 I know, you’re probably thinking, “How am I supposed to get moving when I don’t have any energy?!” 🤷♀️
Because sometimes you need to create your own energy! Whether it’s a simple walk, dancing around, a full workout or just getting up to stretch a bit – movement creates momentum and energy in your body. Think about how you feel after a good workout, walk or bike ride. The endorphins make you feel amazing! That gives you positive energy and gets you moving to do other things. 🙌
Exercise doesn’t just give you an immediate energy boost for your day, either. It also helps set you up for the next day. That’s because regular exercise helps you sleep better. Of course, better sleep means you wake up feeling more rested and energized. 👌 Exercise also improves circulation and that means more oxygen pulsing throughout your body. More oxygen and circulation in your brain makes you feel more awake and alert and gives you sustained mental energy. 🧠 God clearly designed our bodies to move!
While it may seem counterintuitive to workout when you don’t have a lot of energy, just give it a try. Instead of a nap or sitting around, just get up and move your body periodically throughout the day to keep that blood flowing and energy up! ⬆️ As workouts become a more regular part of your routine, they will give you energy instead of draining you. Your body will start to crave it and it will leave you feeling invigorated. 😅
Have you noticed exercise helping with your energy?
Want more hacks to create hype (more energy) in your life? Some practical things you can do to give yourself a quick and healthy energy boost? Stay tuned to my Facebook & Instagram feeds this week !
SHARING IS CARING: Instructors – how to create more hype in growing your classes! ⚡️
Instructors, wanna get better about creating more HYPE and growing your fitness classes? It’s a popular topic and something we ALL seemingly have to give our ongoing attention to as fit pros. I completely dove in and dedicated some solid listening time to this recently. Now I’m sharing with you – because I love you! We grow best together. Watch/Listen to Confessions of a Group X Instructor “How to Build Class Attendance” with Ellen DeWerd here !
WARRIOR Certification Training Opportunities
Calling All Fitness Instructors! I’ve got a training opportunity in Oklahoma 👌🏼 and also several I’m offering Virtual 💻 for everyone everywhere!! Get all the details and enroll in my trainings here
TIL next time…
Keep Living Life Fit!!
– Angel
Angel Ballance 