Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Everyday, we need fresh air to breathe, and clean water to drink. It is important to take care of the environment for the health of ourselves and the longevity our favourite communities. Despite alliterative slogans and our best collective efforts — every now and then, air quality advisories arise, and forest fires ignite. For the protection of the environment, massively scaled and desperate measures counteract the environmental catastrophe straining financial resources and disrupting the resilience of our ecological systems. There are actionable steps to mitigate damage, yet change is hard and preventative tactics seem too elementary to succeed. Training the body and protecting the environment is simple, but never easy.

As I expand upon this months theme, the second half of this environmental ear-worm is beginning to burrow deeper into my brain: “Reduce, reuse, recycle — or watch the world go down the drain”

However, the reminiscing and rhyming stops here, and instead I want to unite our sing-song efforts for better bodies and the enjoyment of our beautiful spaces. Seeking connection and switching back to my favourite subject, our bodies — I’d ask for the following changes to be made: “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Exercise to manage pain” 

Changing our mindset and taking small steps to benefit the environment and adopting similar beliefs in wellness and exercise will improve the ways that the human body can recover, prepare with strength and excel at movement. Prevention is paramount, and perhaps less invasive and more economical than reacting to anatomical or environmental maladies today or tomorrow.

Adopt a simplified approach to fitness by making small deposits of your time and energy to reinforce the diverse systems of your body. Increase your body awareness, and continue to stay strong and enjoy your favourite outdoor spaces, and movements you make by reducing, reusing and recycling your favourite exercises with Barres and Bells.

Reduce

Training vs. “Enter-training” activities. We encourage you to adopt a specialized approach to exercise and realize the benefits of refining the basics. Wiggle your toes, wring out your core and learn to unlock the ins-and-outs of the hips. Attend to the little functions of wellness that guarantee to provide great rewards. Perhaps — less is more, and the basics is all you need.

Reuse

Sealed bags of frozen kale stack in our freezer, thaw in the fridge then are re-used to store Lauryn’s homemade sour dough bread. The cycle is soon to repeat, that is — until a bag is touched by raw meat… Everything has a lifespan, freezer bags and our bodies included. There are some ailments that the basics may fail to address. Yet, in full or in part — do it (the basics) everyday to increase your awareness, maintain your abilities and train for longevity and the enjoyment in your favourite pursuits.

Recycle

In studio, we are often asked, “Where do you come up with this stuff?” On some occasions I may omit the citation, yet my answer is always along the same lines— nothing is original. We love recycling idioms and within our training journey have come up with our very own Ian and Lauryn-isms too. Learning and refining all the time, we share our favourite mobility and strength skills and extend the invitation for you share your favourites with family and friends.

Do you take clean water, and fresh air for granted? How about the internal and external characteristics of the body’s form or function? 

The band Live says that, Lightning Crashes, and Garth Brooks reminds us that the Thunder Rolls. Regarding the preservation of the environment, or the maintenance of our bodies, there are many things that will always remain outside of our control. However, when we begin to take ownership of the places we live, and the movements our bodies make, our connection to the environment and our relationships to one another are enhanced. May we continue to explore training pursuits and preserve the environment together — and forever.

Take care,

Lauryn and Ian