{"id":6667,"date":"2015-10-29T12:54:16","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T16:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyogimovement.com\/?p=6667"},"modified":"2016-10-31T15:40:40","modified_gmt":"2016-10-31T19:40:40","slug":"why-im-adding-fitness-to-my-life-why-you-should-too-plus-a-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyogimovement.com\/why-im-adding-fitness-to-my-life-why-you-should-too-plus-a-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I’m Adding Fitness To My Yoga Life & Why You Should Too!"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Kiqplan. I only review things that I love & that I feel will benefit my readers! The opinions and experiences are all authentic and my own!)<\/em><\/p>\n

I’ve been ready to add exercise to my life since my trip to Nepal a few years ago. I went on a mountain bike ride with the most wonderful ladies ever, but it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let me explain – this wasn’t just any<\/em><\/strong> mountain bike ride. <\/span><\/p>\n

They said it would moderate, but this was moderate x’s 50<\/strong>. I’m not even exaggerating.<\/em> When I looked at the the rocky uphill path, my eyes couldn’t open wide enough. It seemed impossible, and I had no idea how my legs were going to handle it. I had no experience with mountain biking, and this wasn’t just uphill – it was extreme. <\/span><\/p>\n

We were all struggling. The problem was that I was the weakest person there, and by a lot<\/em><\/strong>. I was totally beside myself because history has shown that I’m usually one of the strongest in the group.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve always been a strong girl. When I was in elementary school, I raced my whole fifth grade class, and I won! <\/span><\/p>\n

I’m also a former gymnast that learned to do backflips on the balance beam and do pull ups on the bars when I was under 10. Because I did that at such a young age, I have amazing upper body strength.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I was honestly about to turn around because of how much I was struggling, but I didn’t want to give up. <\/span><\/p>\n

Making it through this ride was one of the most empowering things I’ve ever done.<\/strong> It was about never giving up, internal strength, and moving forward more than anything. <\/span><\/p>\n

But, this was a sign that my endurance and energy was not as strong as it used to be. Not by a long shot. <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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I used to do spinning classes, run on a treadmill, and the elliptical for hours. When I found yoga, everything changed. I mixed fitness and yoga for awhile, but when I started my yoga apprenticeship, I canceled my gym membership and dedicated to my 6 day Ashtanga practice, and never looked back<\/span><\/p>\n

There were no questions. Honestly, I was happy to give up spinning and exercise machines. Ashtanga yoga is a high intense practice, and I found yoga way more fascinating than being at the gym anyway. <\/span><\/p>\n

That’s why when Kiqplan contacted me to partner with them, I was excited to say yes.  <\/span>I’m going to be using their app to do their 12 week fitness plan! <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

I’ve already started it, and it’s awesome!<\/strong> They had me do a fitness test, and put me on a fitness schedule. I know exactly how many steps I need to take, and how many calories I need to eat each day. I follow a personalized fitness plan for 12 weeks. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

They also welcome me daily with messages of motivation and fitness tips. They have a whole section dedicated to healthy recipes, and workout video downloads. I keep a daily journal of my sleep patterns, a food diary, and log how I’m feeling each day. It’s so cool!<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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My personal goal is not necessarily to lose a ton of weight (but at least a few pounds!) or get super toned (but I would like those sweet ab lines!), but more to increase my energy, stamina, and endurance. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I also want to have more variety in my diet. I seriously have two or three go to meals, and make them daily. <\/span><\/p>\n

And, my final goal is to get on a normal sleep pattern. <\/span><\/p>\n

UPDATE: <\/strong><\/p>\n

All in all, this app was good if you keep up with it. You have to keep yourself motivated, but it works if you stick with it. <\/p>\n

I toned my body, started drinking smoothies, gained energy, and lost a few pounds while I was at it!<\/p>\n

Let me know if you try it!<\/p>\n

xoxo,<\/p>\n

Monica<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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