COACH CYNDEE

Small changes in your lifestyle habits can lead to big results.  It takes patience when beginning a new routine but eventually it will get easier and become something you just do and don't even have to think about it.  Here are a few changes that you can make to lead to a healthier lifestyle.   It is proven that people who exercise in the morning are more likely to stick to an exercise routine.  It's usually the first few weeks of getting up early that is the hardest.  If you can start with 2 early workouts a week this might be easier to get into a routine.  This way you give yourself a few days a week to sleep in a little later and thats something to look forward to.  Eventually you can add more early morning days if you want but starting with 2 is a great goal and a good way to make it stick and become a habit.  Get things ready the night before to make it easier to get up and get out the door.  Get an exercise partner - this will help you with accountability especially

It's that time of year when its hard to stay motivated to workout.  If you race during the year it's likely during the next few months not a lot is going on and you may not have any races.  While it's nice not to have a strict training schedule you should have some off-season goals and focus on those.   It's a great time to get in an extra day of strength/functional training.  It's sometimes hard to find time for your strength workouts during a heavier load of training.  This is a great time to build some strength for your upcoming season.  Another thing I like to do is focus on my recovery by doing yoga.  I like to do this all year around but during my heavy training I don't get as much in as I 'd like to.  During these next few months I try and go a little more often.  Maybe swimming is something you struggle at.  Join a masters group or take a few lessons from a coach and add an extra day of swimming to your weekly plan.  These don't have to be long s

If you're like me every year you are looking for the latest and greatest thing to buy for your fitness minded friends.  Gift certificates are always great but if you want to put a little more thought into something here are some suggestions.   Hydroflask Here are 10 gifts you can give the health conscious person. Hydroflask - these are great to carry your water so you can make sure you stay hydrated.  Hydroflask Website Fitness tracker - There are so many varieties of these gadgets. They are great motivation for the person who needs it. Heres a link to one site that reviews a few of them  5 best fitness trackers Essential oil diffuser - these are great to have in the house and provide a healthy natural aroma. Make sure you buy high quality essential oils when you diffuse. The Miracle Body Buffer - I personally have one of these and I love it! It's great for people who are active and can be used to warm up the body before a workout or used to help recover and massa