Lifer-cise
On the bike, the wheels were turning, and between bites of a raisin escargot pastry, so were the wheels in Lauryn’s head. “Lifer-cise” she exclaimed, training the body to do whatever you want it to, and rewarding it with tasty treats to fuel the journey and add balance and sustainability to the approach. As usual, do as we say, “get out on the bike” not necessarily as we do, a hundred kilometre ride on Sunday at the Cottage… Yet, no matter what you do, train with simple exercises to show up in big ways outside of your gym and workout routine.
Exercise isn’t the special occasion to wait or plan for — life is. Celebrate, honour, and prepare your body for the most essential activities of daily living, and for those extra special occasions when you need just a little bit more oomph from the mind and body to get the job done.
In our personal and professional lives, we are always active. Yet, rarely engaged in competitive pursuits. While playing tennis, our goals are to increase the duration of the rally, and only occasionally place a cheeky drop shot on one another. On the bike, although we try to avoid being caught by the peloton, we wear less spandex and other cute kit. Instead, we focus on enjoying the sights, and sensational tastes along our favourite riding routes.
Perhaps you are also looking for a complimentary and less competitive approach to physical training? Read along and try out some of our favourite training concepts for fitness and fun.
Do you train like a tortoise or a hare? Going slow, and staying strong are premises of a lifer-cised approach to wellness and strength. Going slow allows you to check in to make sure the pursuit is appropriate, and a slower pace may expose moments or movements to refine with tension and strength.
Steady State
Walking, biking and active modes of transportation are integral to a healthy active lifestyle. Don’t stop, and where possible avoid getting in the car to drive. Walk everywhere, in every type of weather. Change the car brain mindset that walking isn’t a chore — it’s the point of being able to stand on two feet.
Interval Training
Wake up and start slowly by enjoying a coffee at home. Then, go play tennis or be active in your favourite seasonal activity. Next, enjoy a second cup of coffee with a treat (locally we recommend Eric the Baker or Polestar) to recharge before a mid morning walk about, and be back home for lunch.
In a workout, interval the intensity of your efforts for sustainability, and outside of the gym. Interval invigorating and relaxing pursuits in your lifestyle for a balanced approach to improving your wellness after the workout.
Strength Training
Occasionally, do things that might scare, or challenge you. With a metal implement in hand, or in other ways, test your mettle to stay resilient and strong. To embark on a strength training journey is to be brave, to explore new things, and to improve on perceived weaknesses so that you may stay strong in all pursuits integral to your lifestyle.
Getting better at The B+B Basics contributes to maintaining the skills to stay healthy and continue to get better at the game of life. Adopt the lifer-cise approach to wellness and workouts that ebbs and flows with the realities of being busy, getting older and the unique attributes of being the best at life.
Take care,
Ian and Lauryn