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winter workout tips
Fitness
Published Thursday Nov 21, 2019 by Ariel Belgrave

Winter Workouts: What You Need to Know to Stay Motivated

Fitness
Pilates
Bootcamp

The winter season is here. With dropped temperatures and a 4:30pm sunset, the thought of working out can be far from your mind. Why? Because curling up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate sounds like the best treat!

While I would never tell you to turn down a yummy cup of hot chocolate, I want to make sure the cold weather doesn’t stop you from getting up and moving. Here are four ways you can stay motivated to work out during the winter season.

 

Set a spring goal. 

Let's be real - it’s easier to stay on track when you've got your eyes on the prize. Consider signing yourself up for a spring half marathon, charity run, or a fun fitness event like a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder. Aim to challenge yourself to do a certain number of push-ups or pull-ups by the end of the winter. Goals like these require preparation and commitment and will give you a reason to workout. I would encourage you to break down your big goal into mini goals that you can tick off week by week to keep yourself motivated and a step closer to your big goal!

 

Try something new. 

One of the fastest ways to lose motivation to work out in the winter is boredom. If you’ve been doing the same type of workout every day for months and haven’t been getting as excited about it, switch things up. Keep your body guessing! Have you ever taken a Pilates class? How about HIIT? When was the last time you swam laps in an indoor pool? Use the winter season as a time to experiment with new classes or activities you haven’t tried before. I personally aim to try a new class once a week. The MINDBODY app makes it easy for me to explore new classes without committing to a monthly membership.

 

Be prepared. 

If you’re going to work out in the morning, set your clothes out the night before so that you don’t have to do any thinking when you wake up. You won’t have as many excuses if you’re all packed and ready to go first thing in the morning. Not a morning person? That’s alright! Pack everything you need for a lunch or evening workout. Schedule it like you would a work meeting or drinks with friends—you wouldn’t bail on them, so don’t bail on yourself! 

 

Get a workout buddy.

Getting off the couch to work out in the winter (or any time for that matter) is much easier when you have a friend by your side. By scheduling an outdoor run, gym time, or fitness classes throughout the week, you and your workout buddy will hold each other accountable. No one wants to be a no-show when their buddy is depending on them!

 

Searching for fitness motivation? Follow Ariel at @gymhooky for healthy recipes, workouts, and lifestyle tips! 

Ariel Belgrave MINDBODY
Written by
Ariel Belgrave
Professional Athlete | Self-Care Coach
About the author
Senior Project Manager at Facebook by day, Ariel is also a certified health coach, trainer, author, and founder of Gym Hooky, a wellness brand helping busy women create a happy, healthy lifestyle.

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the kyles of kyle house fitness
Fitness
Published Wednesday Oct 06, 2021 by Denise Prichard

Community Close-up: The Kyles of Kyle House Fitness

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Mindbody Community
Fitness
Wellness

Kyle House Fitness is Chattanooga’s premier fitness program offering group fitness classes and personal training with the best-certified instructors and trainers in the area. Located on Chattanooga’s thriving Southside, Kyle House Fitness is more than a gym, they pride themselves on building a welcoming and inclusive community. The owners of this gym, Kyle House and Kyle Miller (AKA The Kyles), may sound familiar to you since they recently wrote a blog post for us on how to be an LGBTQIA+ ally in the fitness space.

Since they happen to be one of the most influential duos in the fitness industry, we were eager to sit down and learn more about what wellness means to them. Ready to get to know The Kyles better? Let’s dive in.

Tell us about yourself. What led you to where you are now? 

We have always had a love for fitness. From an early age, we were both very athletic (swimming, gymnastics, and cheerleading). Once we graduated, we slowly transitioned into training young athletes and then later started working on our careers. Kyle House started personal training at a large gym and began building a solid career as a personal trainer and groups fitness instructor. Kyle Miller started working in marketing and communications ranging from politics, law enforcement, and tech becoming a leading public relations professional. After working in their fields for about 10 years they decided to combine their love of fitness with their experience and built one of the most successful fitness facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Wellness to us has always been about leading a life that is balanced. It's not all fitness, it's not all work, it's not all fun...
What inspired you to open your business? What motivates you day-to-day?  

During our time working at other gyms and visiting other facilities that many were either missing qualified and motivating trainers, topnotch customer service, or a workout that was balanced and would lead to results for everyone whether they were casual fitness enthusiasts or hardcore athletes. We are motivated on a day-to-day basis by the idea that we can always be better. The experience can get better, the community can grow stronger, and we can continue to show people that fitness is more than just a way to look good, it's therapy.

What does wellness mean to you? Has it evolved over the past couple of years? 

Wellness to us has always been about leading a life that is balanced. It's not all fitness, it's not all work, it's not all fun... it's not all healthy food, it's not just junk food—it's about finding a way to reach your own personal goals while still having a healthy relationship with fitness, friends, family, and food—otherwise known as the four Fs.

If you're in the Chattanooga area, you should definitely check out Kyle House Fitness to take your wellness routine to the next level. You can book classes on the Mindbody app or through their KHF app.

denise prichard
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Denise Prichard
Senior Marketing Content Specialist
About the author
Denise Prichard is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) and an experienced content marketing professional with a penchant for writing compelling copy within the health, wellness and beauty industries. When she isn't writing or editing, you can find her teaching yoga classes, at a spin class or hanging out with her rescue pups.