Fit & Healthy Buffalo- Fitness Success After 40

 I’ve got a cheat sheet for you today… Be sure to save it because it’ll come in handy the next time you’re confused about the BEST exercises and workouts to do to reach your goals. Because — if your social feeds are anything like mine — chances are you’re being fed a TON of conflicting info. It can be hard to know what to do — or who to believe. The FOUR tried-and-true basics on this list are a no-fail way to boost your health AND your fitness. 4 Ways to Fast-Track Your Fitness ✅Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio  OR 75 minutes of vigorous cardio every single week. (TIP: That’s only a half-hour 5 days a week!) ✅Do a total body workout with weights 2x a week.  For best results, spread these out during the week — and use weights heavy enough to challenge your muscles. (NOTE: You can do more strength workouts if you like!) ✅Once you’ve got a baseline  of cardio fitness, start to ramp up your intensity and/or how long you’re working out.

The reality of 2024 setting in as your goals feel more out of reach every day? This is nothing to be ashamed of — besides, guilt is one of the most destructive emotions there is. It's early in the year. If you get back on track now, you can still make this a kickass year for your body and overall health!

  You know those days when you finally leave work…… and the LAST thing you want to do is hit the gym, cook dinner, and tackle your never-ending to-do list? Have you ever thought about what happens when you say the heck with it… and  DON’T  do those things? In the moment it feels like a relief.But later? It can feel like a real letdown.Because choosing NOT to slack off — to do the thing anyway, especially after a tough day —  is where real growth happens . Every time you choose to push through, you're not just working toward your goals…You're also building mental resilience and self-efficacy (your belief in yourself to follow through). And that’s not even talking about how your workout can actually boost your mood and energy levels because of the feel-good hormones released during exercise. These small victories — the moments when you choose what's good for you over what's easy — add up to big changes. So, next time you feel like ditching your routine in favor of the cou