Did you miss me? I know it’s been a few weeks since I’ve written. My schedule in the gym has ramped up and I’m there pretty early in the mornings most days so I’ve had to be more mindful of my “energy usage.” ☀️
I’m trying to be more realistic with myself that I can’t do everything, all the time! So I’m making space for rest and recovery and not filling every dang minute with SOMETHING. It’s hard sometimes to discern what is draining and what feels good when you enjoy being busy, right?
I could use some help, which is why I’m writing today… I have an ask and could use your perspective, if you’re interested. 🥰
A little background: I created an online workout program called SET – Stronger Everywhere Training. I was so excited to release this out into the world and I had several people join, but in the long run it didn’t work. The workouts were complicated and there was too much to keep up with. I got worn out creating everything for it and the people who took it felt overwhelmed. Nobody wanted to continue after the first 6 months (myself included!).
So I want to follow my joy and I want to make it easier, but I still have to figure out what that looks like in practical terms.
The questions I’m asking myself is how do I want to spend my time and what do I realistically have time for considering how much I’m in the gym and not at my desk? And what do people want and need?
With question number 1 – I want to spend my time coaching people to become more comfortable with exercise and moving in a way that keeps them safe and allows them to get stronger. I want it to be interactive (coach people 1:1), but not multiple hours a week. I want to be simple and concise and easy to follow along.
For question 2 – that is where you come in
What type of workout or exercise program would you want? What do you feel like you need to work on? What would help you be more consistent with moving?
What came to me is to build a 6-week program that focuses on learning and getting better at the foundational movements that are a part of every workout – squats, deadlifts, chest presses/push ups, overhead movements, tricep extensions and back rowing.
There would be a focus on pelvic floor and developing core strength.
What do you think about that? Does that mirror what you want or need at all?
Would a mobility workout be useful, too? Or is that too much?
Would you have any interest in a foundational program like this? My goal would be to have some one on one time built into the program, so that I could help you with YOUR form. One of the things I’m really good at is recognizing what’s called a “compensation” and helping my clients correct that so that they can lift safely and get the most out of the movement.
Compensations are sneaky because when you’re the movement it feels natural and not like you’re doing anything wrong. This photo is one from when I showed my trainer a mobility drill I came up with and he said to drive my knee out more to activate my glute med (that’s the top part of your butt).
We all have compensations. We all can benefit from having someone watch our form; that’s part of why I still have a coach!!!
It is possible to squat without knee pain and to deadlift without hurting your lower back. Most people aren’t doing tricep extensions or back rows optimally. And I see a lot of issues with pushing overhead, even though that is a very common movement in real life.
I want to teach and coach and get more people moving!!! Would you be one of them to join me in this type of online program? I think it could be useful for people who are new to working out or who already are doing something but want to make sure they’re doing it correctly and activating the right muscles.
If you have any thoughts, please just hit reply. I value your opinions and perspective!!!
May you be excited to iterate and evolve. May you also find time for rest and recovery. May you follow your joy… this is an invocation for me as much as you!!
Many hugs,
Coach Laura