4 Tips for Training Solo

4 Tips for Training SOLO

I went YEARS training by my lonesome in a dark corner of CrossFit gyms between classes. It can be fun if you're REALLY committed to a plan, but eventually I got burned out. So you can imagine my displeasure when I had to scramble to figure out a workout from home situation (especially since going to the gym is one of my only outlets from working at home the last several years!)

So, yes, I have suggestions - 4 MUSTS if you will - to not only getting consistent with your exercise but ENJOYING it.

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1. OUTSOURCE your programming

Please. Pleeeeease. You've got so many things to navigate in your day. Getting to walk into your space, turn OFF your brain & move is epic.

FHF peeps - you get a personalized 3x/week program if you need it.

Everyone else check out...

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2. SCHEDULE it

On Sundays, when you're taking a look at the week, plug in a movement block every day as a non-negotiable appointment. I HIGHLY recommend sticking to the same time every day as much as possible.

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3. LOG OFF with a tv show/podcast

My movement time is my "not thinking" time (my brain is ALWAYS going). Even if I don't feel like working out - happens to all of us - I look forward to turning on a show & logging off for some me time.

My fav podcasts:

(Don't ask me about the dumb tv shows I allow myself to watch.)

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4. PROGRESS something

See #1. If you're rolling into a workout with no way to track progress, it's gonna get old rilllll quick. You don't have to stick with traditional metrics like one rep maxes.

Try one of these these:

# of reps
weight
sets
rest bt sets
perception of difficulty

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Most people join FHF with the desire to "be active more regularly." There was a time they exercised and felt great, but at some point the formula didn't upgrade with their life, and it fell off. I LOVE seeing those same people bring movement back into their lives on the reg.

Fellow solo trainees - what do you enjoy about training on your own?