3 Ways to Make Movement Work for You in the New Year

The start of the new year often comes with expectations to create resolutions. You can be bombarded with messages to get back in the gym, join a new fitness class, or get a personal trainer. I am here to tell you that you do not have to do any of these things!

If you are wanting to get back into a movement routine in the new year, these are my 3 top tips: 

• Don’t go all in. Don’t spend thousands of dollars on a trainer. Don’t buy a new gym membership. Don’t feel guilty or shameful if you don’t want to do these things. Instead, go slow. Choose a movement you enjoy. Dip your toes in. Gradually increase what you are doing. If you stay consist over time, even with small movements, you will probably feel better than burning yourself out with a new intense exercise routine. 

• Make a plan you can adapt. If you are trying to stay consistent with movement, it is a good idea to have a plan. However, being able to adapt this plan is just as important. Some days you will be more tired or sore, other days you may have more energy. It’s great to have adaptations to your plan that you can use depending on your mood and energy levels. 

• Enlist Fun! This could mean inviting a friend along with you, trying something new, or doing something you haven’t done in a while. Movement doesn’t have to be hard or boring. Try and bring aspects of fun into the movement that you are doing! 

Want help with an exercise plan? Use the book with me tab on this website if you live in British Columbia! My Youtube channel also offers a variety of movement practices suitable for anyone living with chronic pain and/or recovering from trauma.