Would you believe me if I told you that the thing that's keeping you from achieving your fitness goals is not properly resting during your workout?

Did I just blow your mind? 🤯 Because it's totally true!

Before we get into the awesomely nerdy science behind rest periods during a workout, let's define what a rest even is!

A rest is time you spend allowing your body to recover in between your sets.

Now, I know what you're thinking, "Shouldn't I be pushing myself to work hard and push past my comfort zone?"

The answer is: Yes! Absolutely! You should definitely be trying hard and pushing yourself. In fact, that's exactly how we get our muscles to grow! BUT with the addition of strategic rests during your workouts, you're going to get much better results, much quicker. 

Let's dive into why you should take rests during your workout.

Why You Should Take Rests During Your Workout

1. Resting lets the lactic acid flush out of your muscles so you can continue to have a killer workout. 
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Oh summer...

The season we prepare our bodies for the most.

On the other hand, it's also the season where we become more lenient with what we put into our bodies and how we treat it.

If you've had a summer filled with fun, food, booze, little exercise, more food, then you're probably looking for a reset.

Here are 5 ways you can reset and get back on track once summer is over!

1. Make Time For Physical Activity

This doesn't mean start killing yourself at the gym for an hour a day.  Just start  moving your body.  Start incorporating a walk in the morning or even some yoga at night.  Most of us are trying to get back into the groove of work and school for the kiddos that we forget to take care of ourselves.  MAKE. THE. TIME.  Schedule it in. Start with 20 minutes of movement and work your way up!

2. Create a Sleep Routine

Late nights, early mornings, travel and lack of sleep has your body feeling totally out of whack.  The best way to set yourself up for success the followin...

Consistency.... In training, it's the key to your fitness goals.

Consistency is arguably the most important component when working to accomplish goals in or out of the gym.

Without consistency, programs are unorganized, the body has a harder time adapting, and forming habits may be more challenging.

Building a habit of healthy, consistent eating can help people reduce weight variability and lose weight more consistently, even if it’s at a slower pace.
You heard it before ...

Consistency is the key to success > Consistency leads to habits > Habits form the actions we take every day > Action leads to success.

• Consistency allows for measurement
• Consistency creates accountability
• Consistency establishes reputation
• Consistency makes you relevant
• Consistency maintains your message

Consistency is one ☝️ of the most powerful tools you have.

Your brain actually craves it.

It powers you through the day to day so you can reach your goals but also makes tough routines automatic,...

When you are trying to lose weight, there are certain things you know you should do.

You give up sugar and junk foods in favour of eating more vegetables, lean protein and complex carbs.

You hit the gym regularly and try to move as much as possible throughout the day.

What you may not realize, though, is that getting enough sleep is a very important part of losing weight.

The amount of sleep you get directly affects your diet.

People who are sleep deprived tend to weigh more and have more trouble losing weight than those who get adequate rest, even when following the same diet.

When you don’t get enough sleep, your body over produces the hunger causing hormones lepton and ghrelin.

You could be more susceptible to overeating, while at the same time being less satisfied afterward.

People who get less than 6 hours of sleep consistently also show glucose and insulin levels and characteristics similar to diabetics, even if they are otherwise very healthy.