Beat the Summer Slump: How to Stay Motivated in Your Fitness Routine
July is here and summer is in full swing. Sunshine, relaxation, and exciting adventures are on all our minds – which can also bring about a decline in motivation when it comes to maintaining a regular fitness routine.
Summer often brings unique challenges and excuses that can disrupt our fitness routine. Travel plans, social events, and the desire to simply unwind often pushes our workouts down to the bottom of our to-do list. Or simply changes to daily routines can disrupt our regular exercise habits, and make it tougher to pick up where we left off.
If you’re looking for ways to beat the summer slump and stay motivated on your fitness journey, we have some tips on how to ensure you make the most of the season while still prioritizing your long-play.
Why Every Runner Should Be Doing Lagree!
As the Michigan weather gets warmer and spring and summer start shining through, the urge to run outside becomes almost a right of passage. What’s better than that rush of Vitamin D, the wind in your face, and nodding at your fellow runners on your route. As awesome as running is, and lets be honest runners high is completely real, it’s almost equally as important to cross-train to keep you in tip top shape. Today we’re taking about great ways to cross-train for your next marathon, 10K or favorite cardio activity! Here are our four major reasons why Running + Lagree = the perfect combination.
What is Lagree and Why Do People Call it Pilates?
Love the Lagree Method, but not sure how to tell your friends what it is? Are you used to telling people it’s Pilates but high intensity or not sure what to tell them at all? Have you called it Megaformer Pilates more than once? Although you may notice both machines use moving carriages, platforms, and controlled movements, you may be surprised to know that Lagree and Pilates are two completely different workouts. A lot of people reference Lagree as “Pilates on steroids”, but there are three major differences between the two.
Men That Mega: The Benefits of Megaformer Training for Men!
When you think about the Megaformer, Pilates, Barre, Yoga, etc….what gender do you visualize taking a class/1-on-1? As a Megaformer instructor, some of the most common questions I hear from men are, “Do guys use the Megaformer?” “I know I need more flexibility but I don’t think THAT’s for me.” “I skip my resistance days and make them my rest days.” Men, like women, can gain a number of benefits from using the Megaformer. As we approach Father’s Day, today’s blog is all about the MegaMen in our life and the many advantages that come with adding the Mega to your workout routine.
Turn off the Noise, and Tune In to What Your Body Can Do
As we wrap up the month of May and head into summer, it’s important to reflect on this past Mental Health awareness month. About 18% of Americans suffer from mental health symptoms and are working towards strategies for attaining healing and wellness. Exercise can play such a crucial part in our mental health, mood, mindset, and energy levels. Especially after the trauma and uncertainty we’ve all faced in a Covid world, movement is key! For this blog, Core (LP) has teamed up with Southfield’s own Licensed Professional Counselor Jennifer Morris, M.A. LPC NCC to talk all things mental health and exercise!
The Debate Between Lagree vs. Pilates
“It’s Pilates on Crack.” “It’s Not Pilates, It’s Lagree.” “Lagree is an advanced Pilates class!”
In your search to find the best workout method for you, it’s possible you’ve come across the ongoing debate between Lagree vs. Pilates. Check out similarities and differences and just what makes the Megaformer THEE workout in 2021!