I'll start on Monday!

For the final episode of the series I would like to share with you this special workshop that I ran recently for a small private event.Get pen and paper ready as this time I'll be asking you to do a little work.You should also download this document but try not to look at it until asked to in the workshop. Downloadable Benefits DocumentIn this workshop I will share some insights into how and why your brain may be working against your plans to get more active, and I'll give you tips on how you can overcome this challenge.I also speak about my triathlon journey, including how I got started and my eventual completion of Ironman UK. I use this as an example of some of the principles of exercise psychology at work, including competence, autonomy and relatedness.Grab yourself a quiet spot and get comfortable. I'm going the help you get moving, beginning with your mind.Useful links mentioned:>Download for this workshop>The Little Book of Active Wellbeing>2 Week Starter Programme>1:1 Coaching e-mail me at diane@fitbee.co.uk For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

When embarking on lifestyle change, the importance of mindset cannot be overestimated.Whether you're looking for greater motivation to get active, building new habits or developing and extending your exercise routine, you will find an understanding of your thinking is invaluable.The intention-action gap is a natural psychological phenomenon which can be overcome. This episode explores how.Links mentioned in this episode:Atomic Habits by James Clear2 Week Starter ProgrammeMy Instagram profileMy LinkedIn profile For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

When setting a new fitness programme we frequently have a big goal in mind. For some it's a specific event or challenge, for others it's a desire to transform our body or simply 'get healthier'. But does goal setting really help? Or is it a hindrance to our fitness plans?I'll be answering this question and show you where true motivation comes from. For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

A common strategy used by women for exercise motivation is to partner up with another person to exercise together.I'll explore the pros and cons of such a strategy, and also explore a wider perspective of the power of connection in our fitness plans.Discover how community and connection influence your exercise motivation and overall wellbeing, with practical examples of how to access these benefits for yourself.Join the Active Wellbeing Community over on Facebook and/or Instagram For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

We all know that every journey begins with the first step.And yet out brains are notoriously bad at remembering this when it comes to designing our own exercise routines.In this episode I'll guide you through some important mindset shifts to help you create an exercise routine you can actually stick to.If you'd like some help creating your own exercise routine you can get started here> https://fitbee.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1127522 For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

When is the best time to start a new exercise routine?Is it when you've:lost some weight, got more time, finished that big work project,or after the kids have left home?Do you find yourself procrastinating about your fitness goals and never making a start?Or maybe you believe you are too fat, too old or simply too unwell to do more exercise?In this episode I'll be explaining where these thoughts and feelings come from, and give some simple tips to gently overcome them. Because you ARE good enough already.For more help with creating a more active lifestyle - straight to your inbox - join my mailing list, and receive a free copy of my Beginner's Guide to Active Wellbeing.  Sign-up here. For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

How do you know whether you are doing enough exercise?Today I'll be talking about some of the key recommendations and benchmarks for how much exercise we all should be doing. Along the way I'll address some of the most common misunderstandings too.Use this episode to help you better assess how active you are now, and what changes you would like to make that would have the most impact.For further exploration of this topic I recommend the following books:Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Health and Rest by Daniel Lieberman https://amzn.to/3aTjk05Burn: The Misunderstood Science of Metabolism by Herman Pontzer https://amzn.to/39eLzGcAnd my own book - The Little Book of Active Wellbeing by Diane Brown https://amzn.to/3mGcJIM For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

A lot of women (maybe even most women) believe they need to lose weight before beginning an exercise routine. The fitness industry thrives on helping women look a certain way and yet women who don't already look that way can feel excluded, creating a barrier to getting more active.This episode explores the vicious cycle of an image focused approach to exercise and offers an alternative approach to fitness motivation, that not only feels good but is more effective too. For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

In this episode I share my personal experience of "Mum Guilt",  how it affected my health and how I learned to move past it.I'll also be talking about the 'ethic of care',  how it affects women in particular, and how it can affect our ability to show up for exercise.If you're always putting off exercise to do things for other people - this is for you. For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

So many women would love to get active and improve their fitness but feel like they struggle with motivation to exercise.In this first episode I'll introduce the big issue that the fitness industry often fails to address - the 'intention-action gap' - and describe how I discovered it through my personal story of seeking fitness as a new Mum.If you'd like to better understand why saying "I'll start on Monday" so often fails, and what you can do about it, then dive in. For resources to help you get active visit> https://fitbee.co.ukTo follow me on instagram, and suggest topics you'd like me to discuss go to> https://www.instagram.com/active_wellbeing_for_women/

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