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Quarantine Workouts

Day 41 of Madrid lockdown - I’m on a streak! I’ve gotten more than 10k steps for THREE DAYS!

How long do you think I can keep this going? This is taking serious concentrated effort to get these steps in quarantine but I’ve got to MOVE! A big part of my health journey a few years ago was learning to use exercise to handle my emotions and well, this quarantine life got me feeling ALL.the.EMOTIONS. So what do I do? Go back to old ways and unhealthy habits? NO WAY. It’s time to learn how to work this body in that lockdown life! I’ve been trying —and I’ve hit 10k a few times over the past few weeks, but it took 41 days to get a streak going! And I’m sharing my secrets with you right here!

Health JourneyAriel RaineyApril 25, 2020workout, quarantine, lockdown, madrid, exercise

Going to the Gym, Polar Vortex or Not

It’s like 47° below zero, and I’m headed to the gym right now to work out. When I woke up this morning swaddled in blankets and fleece pajamas, there was *no way* that I wanted to get out of that bed and get dressed to go to the gym. But here I am.

Health Journey, FAQ SeriesAriel RaineyFebruary 1, 2019Gym, workout, polar vortex, accountability, power, determination, discipline, freedom