Unrelated, but my favourite thing to sip and hold of a morning is that first steaming mug of tea.  Which gets drunk as I prepare myself for said Aaptiv workout.   And the day’s laundry…..

In this topsy turvy new world of ours, being able to exercise regularly while listening to the familiar voices of the Aaptiv trainers brings routine and familiarity to what are now often quite hectic days as I adjust to a new mum and work routine.

That protected time I have to myself each morning is a surprisingly enjoyable way to not so much ‘ease into’ but perhaps ‘vigorously greet’ the day ahead.  My Aaptiv coaches are always positive but in a realistic, doable way.  They have great taste in music.  But perhaps most importantly, they get me doing just that little bit more than I was otherwise prepared to do after I slicked my hair back into a pony and laced up my trainers.

As one trainer says, ‘Once you start, you can’t stop’.  Before I know it, my workout is done for the day and it’s time to get the rest of my day started.  Which in these days of iso living sees me inhale a mug of instant coffee at home.  Complete with an ‘extra shot’… Ah, we make our fun the best way we can with what we’ve got at home these days, don’t we?

I like the accountability of having my fitness routine set out for each day on the app while also having the freedom to choose specific workouts for the day and possibly even add on some yoga or pilates later in the evening before bed.

I’ve been encouraged to try new things, be kinder to my body by stretching and deep breathing more and I’ve been able to do this all from the comfort of home.

Love your work, Aaptiv!

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