We talk about holiday travel as a hurdle to health a lot, but what about when you’re hosting at home? Having friends and family gather in your space can run the gamut from stressful to blissful, and without fail it throws off your normal routine. Here’s a few ideas to keep up with your practice and healthy habits while still being the hostess with the mostest.
Be unapologetic
Your fam won’t know you’re trying to get a workout in unless you tell them, right? Text your mom before she gets to town that you’re thrilled to see her and you also don’t want to completely fall of the wagon with Studio LB. After your intentions are laid out, don’t feel sorry or apologize about disappearing for an hour at a time! Guilt trips be damned- your fitness is worth it.
On the calendar
Schedule in advance when you want to exercise, write it down, and stick to it. I prefer to wake up early and get it done before distractions and diversions pop up. If I wait til others want to take a midday football snooze, generally something else sounds better than a workout (snacks, drinks, movies, board games). Something about adding my planned workouts to my calendar helps keep me accountable, so before guests arrive it’s good to make a plan.
Team up
Your family is less likely to undermine your workouts if they’re part of the fun too. This can mean as little as getting your aunt and sister to try Studio LB with you, or as intense as gamifying the whole weekend. Break your crew up into two teams and see who can master a tough CCS series better, or who can complete the most workouts as a team. And if your dad does a Genie-Dagger or a Pretty Girl, please please please send me a video. Pretty much the definition of healthy competition, and way more fun than a Turkey Trot.
Quick Burn
Cooking, cleaning, chatting, and other hosting duties can definitely leave you short on time, so scaling back to the Quick Burn schedule rather than The Program will be your best option. Don’t fight it or feel bad. Make sure to incorporate a blend of cardio and sculpting for max results. This can be a fun opportunity to explore Studio LB’s extensive library of workouts you may have missed.
Hopefully these can help you from feeling lethargic and keep you crushing your fitness goals even during an unusual schedule and with extra bodies in your space!