Fitness Tips for February 2018

7 Fitness Tips To Get #Goals

Written by: RJ Winters
February 16, 2018

Our pick of fitness tips posts from our social media links for February 2018. For daily fitspiration follow @soleshaping on:

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1. Write Your Goals Down

By simply taking the time to write down your goals, you increase your percentage of accomplishment. Make sure to post it somewhere you will see it everyday to help you stay on point. 

2. Build Up To A Plank

Working toward the perfect straight arm plank? Start with static Birddog variations to work on proper core engagement. Need help with form checkout The Importance of Planks. 

3. T Bar Row DIY

Don’t have a T-Bar Row Machine. You can make one yourself by placing one end of the Olympic Bar into a corner and using a double grip handle to pull. Top Recommendation Black Mountain V Bar Double Grip Handle. 

4. Use Dynamic Movements To Practice Your Stride

Having trouble with your stride while running? Try high knee, skips, and step over hurdle drills to practice your knee drive phase of your stride. Checkout 5 Dynamic Movements for Runners to mix in before you run. 

5. Full Body Workout Recipe 

Use an exercise from one of each of the seven basic movement patterns to create a full body workout. The basics include: squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull, rotate, and locomotion. Need help modifying your push exercises checkout 5 Push-up MODs. 

6. Hydration Goals

Find a water bottle size that gets you the proper amount of hydration before, during, and after exercise. Then take it with you when you workout so you have a tangible goal to finish drinking before thirty minutes post exercise. Top Recommendation Simple Modern Ascent Water Bottle. 

7. Explore More At Your Favorite Park

Numerous parks have other trails besides your go to attraction. Go exploring and get in some extra steps to help you with your daily goal. If your in the Hill Country checkout these 5 Places To Run in Fredericksburg. 

Sole Shaping Blog is written by a nationally certified personal trainer, however, the topics and information given might not be specific for your health and wellness needs. The blog is intended for informational purposes only and not direct health advice. Consult with a doctor before beginning an exercise program or changing your nutritional diet. The blog is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge, but omissions, errors or mistakes may occur.

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