If you want lasting results in your health and fitness, it all starts with strong foundations. This week, we’re focusing on four key areas: Faith, Fuel, Fitness, and Flow. And for my group fitness instructor friends, I also have a bonus Fit Pro Focus for a simple mindset shift for teaching more confidently just for you ! Oh and keep scrolling to grab my class calendar and see what events are coming up ! Small, consistent steps create the biggest impact—so let’s get started!
Faith for Living Life Fit
1️⃣ Strength Starts in the Mind
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
Our mindset is the foundation of everything. When it comes to fitness, showing up consistently is just as important as the workouts themselves. We all have days where we doubt ourselves, feel unmotivated, or let perfectionism get in the way—but faith reminds us that progress is built one step at a time.
Mindset Challenge: Speak to Your Strength
Start each morning with this affirmation:
💬 “I am strong, capable, and fueled by my faith in God, Who equips me, strengthens me, and guides me. I am never alone in my fitness journey. Wherever I go, He is there with me. He has a planned future for me, He desires for me to prosper, He wants me to be in good health, and He orders my steps.”
By speaking life over ourselves, we are setting the tone for success. Try it, and let me know how it impacts your mindset this week!
Fuel for Living Life Fit
2️⃣ Fuel Your Body with Protein & Electrolytes
You can’t build strength on an empty tank! What you put into your body fuels your workouts, energy levels, and recovery. If you’ve been feeling sluggish, take a look at these two key areas:
💧 Hydration: Are you drinking enough water? A good rule of thumb is half your body weight in ounces per day. Dehydration leads to fatigue, cravings, and poor recovery—so start your morning with at least 8 oz before coffee, and consider adding electrolytes to your water bottle during your workouts!
🥤 Protein: Your body needs protein to build lean muscle, burn fat, and keep you full. If you struggle to get enough, a simple Life Shake in the morning or post-workout can help!
Shop my favorite Life Shake and Electrolyte flavors here.
Nutrition Challenge: Hydration Check-In
Track your water intake today—are you hitting your daily goal? Drop a 💧 in the comments if you’re making hydration a priority this week!
Fitness for Living Life Fit
3️⃣ Strengthen Your Core, Strengthen Your Body
A strong core isn’t just for aesthetics—it’s the foundation of every movement you do. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or even just carrying groceries, your core muscles provide stability, balance, and injury prevention.
Try this Core Finisher after your next workout:
✅ 30 sec Elbow Plank
✅ 20 Bicycle Crunches
✅ 10 Side Lying Leg Lifts (each side)
✅ Repeat 2-3x
Workout Challenge: Core Strength Focus
Save this workout and try it at least twice this week. Tag me @angelballance on Instagram or post in my Living Life Fit Facebook Group when you do!
Flow for Living Life Fit
4️⃣ Habit Stacking to Make Fitness a Lifestyle
The secret to long-term success? Habit stacking. Instead of overhauling your entire routine, pair new habits with things you already do.
✔️ Example: While brewing coffee, drink 16-32oz of water first.
✔️ Example: While brushing your teeth, do 10 bodyweight squats with calf raises.
✔️ Example: While waiting in the carpool line, take 5 deep breaths to destress.
Habit Challenge: Stack One New Habit
What’s one new habit you’ll stack this week? Reply in the comments or drop it inside my Living Life Fit Facebook Group!
Fit Pro Focus
Teaching from a Strong Service Mindset
Hey, fit pros! 💪 One of the biggest game-changers in group fitness is shifting your mindset from “I have to perform” to “I get to serve.” Stay tuned to my Instagram this week for more on how I do this in my classes and how it can promote more confidence in your teaching.
💡 This Week’s Tip: connection over perfection.
Your participants don’t care if you miss a beat or forget a cue—they care about how you make them feel. Smile, make eye contact, and speak to the person who needs encouragement the most.
🎯 Try this: Instead of just calling out moves, make eye contact and add a motivational cue that connects to them as a person pursuing their goals on a daily fitness journey:
✅ “Stay strong—your body is adapting right now and you’re breaking limitations!”
✅ “You walked in today for a reason. Let’s finish strong with purpose and precision!”
✅ “Your future self will thank you for staying strong through this hard!”
Upcoming WARRIOR Trainings
Want to LEVEL UP or expand your skillset as a group fitness instructor? I have 2 upcoming WARRIOR Rhythm & WARRIOR Combat Certifications —these formats have transformed the way I teach, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
📅 Next Training Dates:
As a faithful class goer and follower of my blog/social media, please use my promo code ANGEL50 at checkout to save you $50 off cost of enrollment.
📍 Where: Virtual on Zoom
🎯 Why I Love WARRIOR: Our formats are empowering, intuitive, and every new lesson launch gives instructors the freedom to be themselves while delivering smart, safe, creatively fun and effective predesigned workouts- saving you time and energy!
💬 Drop a 🏹 in the comments below if you’re already a WARRIOR instructor!
Time to Live It Out Loud ⬇️
Ok, friends… that’s all I got for you this week. Time to start living it. Be bold. Live confidently in your fitness endeavors.
Let’s Build a Strong Foundation, shall we?!
Which of these 4F areas will you focus on this week? Comment below or jump into my Living Life Fit Facebook Group to share your wins and get support.
📩 Need help? DM me or reply to this post—I’d love to support you!
See you in class!
Click this link to: Keep up with my weekly class schedule changes and updates, guest passes and more!
And finally, NEW online classes are coming March 2025! Stay tuned to workout with me from home with WARRIOR Live!
Keep Living Life Fit,
Angel
Angel Ballance Fitness 