Fit From Home

03/08/2023

Enjoying the evening in front of our chiminea, with a glass of wine 🍷

21/11/2022

These crackers are really good!

My Farm animal Christmas crackers (Tilda fabrics) £10 each are ready for sale. Only 12 of this design in stock. Designed by myself to be fully functioning with a great snap! And can be used year after year, spare snap supplied. Either person pulling could be lucky just as with traditional paper ones only these are not only good for the environment but add a touch of luxury to your table settings or even as an original way to give a small gift! 💍💝🥰. (Different gift ideas list is included plus crown template to keep the children busy.)
There are 15 different designs to choose from but limited number of each so when they are gone their gone. Please use messenger if you have any questions or would like to place an order. And for this week only I’m happy to deliver within a 20 mile radius of my location. I will keep you posted as to the other designs

14/09/2022

17/07/2022

A bit of weight lifting which is really important for us. If you want to try this for yourself but don't have any weights, then use some small water bottles (full).

There are 5 rounds, each lasting a minute.

You have 40 seconds to complete 15 squats and 15 shoulder presses (see video).

Stop at 40 seconds, whether you have completed those 15 moves or not, so you then have a 20 second rest (needed).

Let me know if you had a go and tell me how you felt.

Ruth x

19/06/2022

There will never be a quick fix, so embrace the challenge. It helps you grow as a person and will help you achieve those goals you want so badly.

12/05/2022

This is now the third time I have done this workout over the last few weeks. I can now see that I have more energy and I'm able to move a bit faster. It's progress. Still not where I was physically, since getting COVID, and still getting puffed much too easily, but I'll keep pressing play and improving my health and wellbeing. 😁

26/10/2021

I'm very proud of myself today. I actually managed 15 press-ups on my toes. That is, 3 rounds of 15, so a total of 45!

I used a Beachbody band around my arms that gave me support. I'll video myself another time to show you what I mean.

I have never, ever, been able to do them on my toes before and always did them on my knees. So this is massive for me.

Now, I expect you're asking, how long did it take me to be able to do this? Was it 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months?

In fact, it's taken me about 4 years, yes you heard that right. Slowly, but surely, I am getting stronger and fitter. My balance is improving, along with my stability, mobility + flexibility.

I am determined to continue and show you ladies + gents that it can be done. I am 2 years from 60 and I am not going to let my age determine me.

21/10/2021

If you want to start your journey to improving your health and fitness then try out a total solution pack which includes a year's subscription to over 1500+ workouts, access to 2 different approaches to nutrition.

I have been using these workouts for over 4 years now and I love them. There is something for everyone; beginner to advanced + a variety of different types of workouts to suit you.

You can jump around and choose a different workout each day, or follow a calendar for a particular programme. (Which is what I prefer to do). Plus there are live workouts that you can book and be part of.

There is also a nutrition shake available, together with pre- and post workout drinks should you want them.

Not only are there workouts for your physical health, but there are also meditations available for your mental health.

There's also a 30-day, Money-back guarantee if you feel you've made a colossal mistake!

Message me for a chat to see if it's for you.

If you want to try before you buy, I can provide sample workouts for free. You get access by setting up a free registration account.

26/09/2021

Working hard on my health and fitness.
Body Maintenance, you could call it.
My body is stronger and I'm working on my flexibility, stability and mobility too.
My balance is improving.
If you'd like to improve your health and fitness too, then ask me for some free workouts to try.

26/09/2021

Just completed a 30 minute spin session. Feeling energised!

13/09/2021

Over time, regular exercise can strengthen your heart and lower your resting heart rate.
Even moderate reductions can reduce the risk of heart disease.
If you want to start, but don't know where, I can offer FREE workouts to get you started. You can use your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or mirror cast to your tv.

03/09/2021

Try this out today!

It's from BODi (Beachbody on Demand interactive) beta testing.
BODi launches in full on 21 September 21 and is in addition to BOD. It's basically live classes that you can stream and if you want to, you can request to be part of the BOD cast and see yourself on screen. The trainer can see you too and as well as taking the class, can give you personal tips and instruction regarding your form etc.

I'm personally looking forward to the spinning classes online, but there will be a range of classes suitable for all.

Anyway, have a go at the one below! Let me know what you think.

https://vimeo.com/596875118

Get a taste of the immersive studio classes you’ll experience with BODi! BODi Burn with Autumn Calabrese features easy to follow high intensity intervals that…

28/08/2021

How do you find the energy to workout?

It’s something we’ve all struggled with when we try and get healthier and work out more.

Even when you’re determined to make it to the gym, or complete a home workout, whether that’s weekly or every day, it can be a struggle to find the motivation to stand up, get your kit on and do your exercise routine.

Especially at the end of a long work day or when you’ve got kids.

This is probably one of the hardest things about getting started because the energy comes after you begin working out.

“Until then, you have to trust the process and push through even if you don’t feel like it. If I waited until the days I ‘felt like it’ then I wouldn’t be working out all too often.

“It’s a conscious choice for me because I know how much more energy I’ll have after, how much better I’ll feel, and how much stronger I’ll get.

“You don’t regret working out. You only regret skipping it.

“Remember, commitment means sticking to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has left you!”

In the end, it’s all about determination, commitment focusing on your goals and remembering that it will be worth it in the long run!

28/08/2021

Health and fitness

For the average person trying to get in shape, the most important thing isn’t necessarily how much exercise you do, but the quality of that exercise.

For example, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) shows promise for improving fitness and health. This involves performing exercises at maximum effort for a short period of time, followed by a period of rest.

If you complete 4-7 bouts of intense, one-minute exercises with 75 seconds of rest between at least 3 times a week, you will find you have improved fitness and mental wellbeing

So for people who don’t regularly exercise, less than 30 minutes per week could be beneficial.

Whether you should exercise more or less often depends on many things – including how often you’re able, your current physical health, your training goals and the intensity of the exercise you’re doing.

It's recommended that you vary the kind of training you do within a week, and allow enough recovery between intense or resistance training days – including at least one recovery day a week.

But overall, the most effective training programme is the one that you maintain consistently over a long period of time.

If you want to try out some free workouts, then comment below or message me.

25/08/2021

This is a very interesting article. Please read.

From the right way to exercise, to what to eat and drink and the case for HRT, experts explain how women can prepare for midlife changes to their bodies