Keep Showing Up!
April 26, 2022
Written By: Jackie, General ManagerI have been a member of Degree Fitness since its inception, approximately 7 years ago (I kind of lost count!), and it took me a long time to figure out why I keep going! I will tell you why I keep going….. Because I am showing up for myself and nobody else.
Nothing good will come if you quit, so keep going!
I show up because I love the atmosphere, I adore all the coaches and members, and most of all, the community as a whole that makes up Degree Fitness are so inviting and non-judgemental. We have some amazing laughs and cheer each other on when the going gets tough.
These past 7 years or so, I have learned so much about myself, my body, and my mind. I love a good challenging workout (whether mentally or physically) that just proves how far I have come and that I am truly capable of anything I put my mind to!
“Eighty percent of success is showing up.”
- Woody Allen
Have you ever heard someone say, "the hardest part was showing up"? That is true for anything you do! When you keep showing up for your workouts, you are showing yourself that you are making an effort to look after yourself. You are making a conscious decision to invest in your personal time to improve your mind, body, and soul!
When you make the decision to show up at the gym, you are, in fact, celebrating a small victory each and every time.
Sometimes the hardest part of a workout is showing up!
So how does one keep showing up? I will give you some easy tips you can use:
- Set a schedule - if you plan to workout 2 or 3 times a week, keep that schedule and mark it off on your calendar.
- Workout early - we often will come up with many excuses after work. If you find you are that person, go workout early. Or go right after work, no excuses!! Again, schedule that time for yourself.
- Have variety in your workouts - nothing is worse than doing the same workout day after day. You will find yourself quickly losing motivation. At Degree Fitness, you have a different workout every single day.
- Workout with a trainer or coach - not only will they give you a great workout but they will work with you to improve your form and increase your endurance. A trained coach, such as the ones at Degree Fitness, will have the knowledge to make adjustments as needed.
- Keep track of your workouts - log your results so you have a baseline you can look back on. At Degree, you can track each workout so that the next time you perform a similar movement or repeat a workout, you will have something to go off. This will also allow you to see the progress in yourself!
Patience and consistency are the keys to seeing results!
If you are ready to start showing up, reach out to Degree Fitness Seaforth to book a No Sweat Intro information session where a coach will sit down with you to discuss your reasons for starting!
Helping you be accountable is what our trained coaches are here to help you with! Click HERE or email info@degreefitnessseaforth.com to get started!!
Remember, the hardest part is showing up!
Written By: Coach Sienna Showing up for yourself is so important but its often overlooked and dismissed. Showing up for yourself isn't some cheesey, made up statement. There is meaning behind it and science! Showing up for yourself is an empowering practice that can transform the way you live, love and lead! BUT what does showing up for yourself actually mean? And why does it matter so much? S howing up for yourself is... Not Selfish You matter and you are important! Treat yourself as if you were a loved one. It means honoring your own needs, values and well being to achieve overall wellness. This means being consistent in the way you treat yourself, not just when it's convenient to you! It is…. Keeping your word to yourself and keeping those promises Choosing rest to prevent burnout It means giving yourself grace and speaking kindly to yourself (Its your first time living!) Prioritizing growth even if its uncomfortable Creating boundaries and sticking with them Say No when something doesn't align with you or your beliefs I t's about treating you like you are worth caring for not only when you have “deserved it” but because you are worth that care, always! Why does all of this matter? It strengthens your relationship with yourself Prevents you for burning or crashing out Builds self confidence as well as trust in yourself Helps you stay balanced emotionally and physically The more time you spend getting to know yourself you learn and discover hobbies! You learn that YOU CAN DO IT and that YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS! You become more present for others! You are no longer pouring from an empty cup! What does this look like in real life? Drinking enough water even though you would rather skip it Going on a walk or doing meditation to have time for yourself to avoid crash out Keeping promises you said you would Letting go of perfection and simply doing the best that you can with what you've got S tart showing up for yourself today! Let yourself know that you've got you :) --- To inquire about services, programs or to get started email info@degreefitnessseaforth.com or call/text 519-441-7492!
Written By: Coach Kelly I’ve been exercising since high school... I don’t want to age myself tooooo much ;) but that was quite sometime ago. I meet with people all the time who are looking to get started. They are looking to lose weight, tone up, feel better, happier, increase bone density, do something for them, for various reasons. I’m going to give you two of the most important things that you need to do to make your fitness stick, through al season nd all set backs. Write these down, memorize them, and repeat them over and over. You’ll always succeed. Forget about motivation Seriously, forget it. Motivation comes after you get started. It comes when you start to see results; it comes when your pants fit different; it comes when you’re not out of breath going up stairs; it comes when you are running down the soccer field with your kids; it comes when you are happier; it comes when you feel less anxious, less depressed; it comes after you get started. Remember your why Why are you wanting to get started? Why do you want to spend money and time at a gym? Are you willing to do this for months, if not years? When your schedule gets busy, or your kids get sick, why will you keep coming to classes or appointments? You just need to get started, and you need to clearly understand why you are starting in the first place. After that, you must stick with it. Even when y you’re tired, when you’re frustrated, when you want to give up. Everyone wants the quick fix. We will spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on supplements that promise to help us lose weight, feel better, but honestly, nothing will compare to the eating some vegetables and getting in a structured workout with a Coach or at a gym 2 - 3 times per week. I know it’s hard. I know it’s hard. Like, I really, really know it’s hard. But, as you’re reading this, look way down the road, like 1 year, then 3, then 5 years. How do you want to feel? As hard as it is to get started, it will be even harder if you don’t do anything. You deserve to invest in yourself. You deserve to feel good. You have got this and we believe in you - Let’s go! ----- To inquire about services, programs or to get started email info@degreefitnessseaforth.com or call/text 519-441-7492!
Written By: Coach Kelly My gym ownership journey started in December of 2019. At the time I was managing the day to day Degree, coaching classes/appointments and running events/programs. The previous owner had some really exciting things coming up in her life that required big changes. One of them being handing over the keys to someone else. It was an immediate yes, and an absolute honour! Degree was originally founded as a place to workout with a group of like minded, amazing people. Using fitness as a vehicle for a better overall life (happier people, healthier people). I always believed int eh original mission, vision an values of Degree and they haven’t changed much over the years :) Fitness to me was a way to escape; I could move my body, stay strong and feel empowered when everything else around me felt like it was falling apart. I’ve continued to use fitness to improve my overall health and strength, and just like when I first started, to stay grounded when everything else feels shaky. Fitness to me, and at Degree, is more than muscles. It’s helping our clients have a safe space they can come, be themselves, and workout with their gym buddies. As they do this, the most amazing things happen, and it makes our hearts soar as you Coaches… We see you light up when you crush a hard workout, or do something you didn’t think you could do. When you share a bright spot and everyone in your class is genuinely happy and excited for you, too! When you start to realize, and believe , that you are whole heartedly capable of anything you put your mind to. That you are worth it; you always have been. Degree is the cornerstone of health and wellness, and we will always be here to help you, and our community live their happiest, and healthiest lives! ----- To inquire about services, programs or to get started email info@degreefitnessseaforth.com or call/text 519-441-7492!