OPEX Midlands

It is well known that when training in the gym, we must have a solid foundation of quality movement before we can move to more complex or heavier exercises. ⁣
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We take this same approach to nutrition.⁣

Rather than skipping ahead to macros and supplements, we honor the basics first.

From eating your veggies to drinking enough water to properly chewing your food, all of these small steps add up to a massive difference (and don't require you to weigh and measure everything you eat!).

Sure, there's a time and place for some people to track macros, but OPEX Coaches look at these 10 areas first.

Ready to nail the basics and reap the benefits? Come check us out with our 4 Week Trial!!

You don’t need to workout in the gym for an hour every day to stay healthy. You just need to get outside and get active!⁠
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Here are a few ideas to increase daily movement:⁠
➡️ Take a few 10-15 minutes walks throughout the day⁠ (we like to start/finish days with walks and schedule them for after meals)
➡️ Take the stairs instead of the elevator⁠
➡️ Park further away⁠
➡️ Schedule walking meetings or take calls while strolling
➡️ Check out YouTube for accessible at-home yoga flows
➡️ Spend 10-15 minutes doing a cooldown walk or bike if you do go to the gym
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Pick one from this list and make it a habit! It’s actually pretty simple to add a bit of movement to your day.⁠
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Tag an accountability buddy in the comments and get moving! 🏃‍♀️

The phrase “work smarter, not harder” may be a cliche, but it’s advice to heed when approaching your workouts.

It's common to think that feeling exhausted, sweaty, and completely destroyed by a tough workout means faster results.

While in this world of instant gratification, the adrenaline rush and feeling of intensity may make us feel like we're getting fitter, the reality is that this type of effort is rarely sustainable and often ends a results plateau after the first few months.

Heavier, harder and faster is not always best. Sometimes, the best results come from slowing things down, prioritizing technique or moving at a sustainable pace.

Over time, a steady and consistent approach to exercise (in and out of the gym!) always wins.