@polebird: 💪 Tips to smash your 2018 fitness goals + Today's dtube pole combo video 💪

WOW 2018 is just around the corner and resolutions are on everyone's minds! I realize during this time of year A LOT of fitness and health goals are being set, so I wanted to share and bring back some tips of keeping your fitness goals on track. There was a time in my life where I didn't have the drive to exercise and was leading a pretty inactive lifestyle, but the following are some tips helped me get back to it! Go for it Steemians and reach your personal fitness potential for 2018!

#1. Find a workout or two that you love. I think this is KEY to successfully be consistent with your fitness and is the most important of the tips!!! There are so many different activities that can help you keep in shape. Just to name a few – trampoline, Zumba, yoga, surf, running, hula hooping, aerial arts, martial arts, water aerobics, swimming, hiking, climbing– the list goes on and on. If you try a new sport or type of workout and you don’t like it, try something else! There are even some programs (Class Pass and Studio Hop to name a few) in larger cities where you can take classes at different studios all over town. If you don’t have access to a studio or gym, you can still use online tutorials or apps to learn and still have a great workout. When I first found pole fitness, I knew nothing about it, but randomly attempted a class. I had the MOST FUN during class. This eventually turned into a great love and appreciation for the pole sport as I learned more about it and watched advanced students do their awesome tricks. From then on, I started to take class almost every day of the week (which is such a different experience for me from doing machines at the gym-where I feel lazy to actually work hard), and I am grateful to have found pole. I am in the best shape of my life because of it and enjoying every moment!

#2. Work out with friends. I have realized that for me, group fitness or finding a friend to attend a class with keeps you accountable and can make you work harder. Another reason I look forward to every pole class is definitely my pole family – we always have fabulous time together, encouraging each other, and watching as each new goal is succeeded. I leave the pole studio in the BEST mood! Another fitness activity I love is acro yoga. My fun sister @karensuestudios first introduced me to the world of acroyoga. The photograph below was taken on the first day she showed it to me! I've had so much fun with since then playing with new friends. It's entertaining and good exercise. :)

And let's not forget Watson! :D

#3. Make short or long term goals to challenge yourself. As with work or personal aspirations, you should also have a fitness/health goal in mind. These will differ greatly amongst each individual. Do you want to train for a race, do you want to just be consistent with going to work out, or do you want to be able to do a handstand? Personally, I like to write down my yearly and quarterly goals so that I can remember and gauge what I need to do on a regular basis to reach my goal. Yes, I have a pole trick goal list written down (that I need to update for 2018) – and it is a great feeling when you can check it off after mastering it!

#4. Get in the habit. Just do it! There were a couple years in time that I was not doing anything for my fitness. I actually had a gym membership, but I went about once a month – what a waste! I realize that it is hard to get into the habit and be consistent with working out. I do believe that exercise eventually gives you endorphins, so you have to just start somewhere. Once I forced myself, or rather some friends dragged me to 3-4 different types of workout classes every week, I started to like and look forward to my workouts when my body was used to it. Now it makes me proud to say that I am consistent with my fitness regimen year round, and I even try to bring fitness to my travels or daily life! See a few of my street pole examples below.... that POLE LIFE! : 😂

On to today's pole combo video. Today's pole combo is on static and features butterfly, extended butterfly, sneaky v, brass monkey, and genie. Hope you guys enjoy the video!

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^click image above to watch in dtube

Are you reaching your fitness goals Steemians? What type of workouts do you all enjoy? I appreciate the follows, upvotes, and love hearing comments! Have a fabulous rest of the day!

Love,
JESS

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