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Everybody experiences the occasional slump. Whether you’re a professional athlete, a longtime fitness enthusiast, or someone who is simply trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, everybody goes through periods where exercise is the last thing they want to do. 

Maybe your life is extra hectic at the moment, or you’re feeling more tired than usual. Whatever the reason, rediscovering your motivation for exercise is the key to getting back to it.  With these few tips, you’ll have your heart pumping again in no time! 

Focus on Why

When you’re not feeling motivated to exercise, it can be helpful to remember why you started in the first place. You might’ve started exercising because you wanted a stronger body, improved mental health, better sleep, or any other number of reasons. What’s your why? 

If it motivated you to exercise in the first place, it likely can motivate you out of your slump. Even if your life has changed and your initial why is no longer relevant, think about how exercise can benefit your body and your lifestyle. Focus on the results you’re chasing, and you might start to feel excited about exercise again! 

Change Your Perspective

Exercise can sometimes feel like a chore, and chores are no fun. If that’s how you’ve been feeling, it may be time for a change of perspective! 

Rather than thinking of your exercise regime as something you have to do, try thinking of it as something you get to do. If you can frame exercise as something that you’re lucky to have in your life and as an opportunity to celebrate all of the incredible things your body is capable of, you might find that you feel more motivated to get your body moving.  

Make It Fun!

If you have been lacking in motivation lately, the issue may be that your workouts simply aren’t fun enough. Take a minute to think about what you enjoy, and how to incorporate those elements into your workouts. 

If you usually run on a treadmill, consider hitting a trail for your next run to experience the fresh air and beautiful scenery. Try blasting some of your favourite tunes the next time you go to exercise, or even joining an exercise dance class. You might find that joining an adult recreation league does the trick, so that your focus is on winning a game with your teammates, and exercise is an added bonus (rather than the main focus).  

Join a Group

Lots of people find that they’re far more motivated to do something when they do it with friends. Joining an exercise group is a great way to keep up healthy habits, form new friendships, develop new skills, and add a level of accountability to your workout schedule. 

Whether it’s a walking group, a sports team, or a group workout class, joining a group of likeminded people is a fantastic way to stay motivated to exercise and have fun while doing it.  

If you’ve always wanted to give Pilates a try, or you’re looking for a place to meet some friends and work up a sweat, look no further than ABsolute Pilates. We offer a variety of classes in-studio, online, and in a hybrid format. Take a look at our current class offerings, and contact us if you’d like to find out more!  

Being a Mommy to a new baby is a demanding job! From managing feedings and nap time, to comforting them when they cry, to soaking up all the beautiful moments – it can be difficult to find time to focus on your health.

Are you struggling to find enough free time for yourself to exercise? Do you often feel tired and sluggish from not getting enough active minutes in a week? Are you hoping to put your health first? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then you ABsolutely need to try one of our Mommy and Me Pilates classes!

At Absolute Pilates, our Mommy and Me Pilates Class is specifically targeted to women who have recently had a baby. The best part?! Your baby will have just as much fun as you do.

Explore the Many Benefits of a Mommy & Baby Pilates Class

Our Mommy and Me Pilates class is all about making Moms from all walks of life feel confident and comfortable. We do this by offering a program that is geared towards different ability and experience levels.

Whether you were a Pilates pro before you got pregnant or have never tried it before – our classes are geared towards your unique ability level.

Your post-natal body is a representation of the beautiful little being you created and we aim to help you stay healthy and active while achieving your individual body goals, whatever they may be. Our class is designed to safely target areas that new moms are usually most interested in working on (like regaining strength and muscle tone in the pelvic floor, back, and abs).

Our experienced instructors are moms themselves – they know that having a baby is a 24/7 job and can help you meet your fitness goals through safe, post-natal exercises in an accepting and fun environment. Need to take a break to feed? Or change a diaper? No problem! You’ve got our full support and understanding.

Meet Other Moms

In addition to the fitness component, our Mommy and Me Pilates class is a great way to get out in the community and meet other new moms. Being a new Mom can sometimes be an isolating experience, especially during the winter months, but our class is a warm, welcoming place to meet other women with shared experiences.

Your child will have fun too and enjoy the opportunity to interact and meet other babies. Mommy and Me Pilates is sure to brighten your spirits during this cold and grey weather!

Model Healthy Habits

Demonstrating healthy habits to your child from a young age is important. Children who see their parents valuing and prioritizing their health and fitness are more likely to do so themselves.

Love Your Body

Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes! Our goal is to help you fall back in love (or stay in love) with your body. With a diverse range of exercises, our overall focus is on health and wellness through a participatory and adaptable approach.

Get started on your path to a healthier, happier lifestyle for you and your little bundle of joy. Contact us today to register in our Mommy and Me Pilates Class. We look forward to meeting you and your little one.

Are you interested in trying a different approach to exercise and exploring new ways to get fit? Have you considered combining cardio with strength training to sculpt your muscles and achieve incredible results, based on your own personal fitness level and at your own pace? If so, TRX training may be just what you are looking for.
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