Going with the FLOW

FLOW

We've all heard the phrase, "going with the flow", but has anyone ever sat and thought about what the word flow really means?

Yesterday, I took my first introduction to recreation and leisure exam (yes, I know my major is awesome--I take exams on how people like to enjoy themselves). The exam covered basic definitions and history as most first exams do. While studying for the exam, one definition caught my attention when reading the definitions of leisure, recreation, play and flow.

According to my textbook, flow means a state of being, fully engaged, and an optimal life experience. This interests me, because I am one of those people that can only be focused on something for a short period of time and then I have to move on to something else. While that's okay if you are a young child or you aren't doing anything that allows you to change, but if you are trying to stick with a well balanced nutrition (I don't like to use the word diet, because the ultimate goal of dieting is to develop a habit of eating healthy food) then we have to learn how to "flow". As I continued reading in my textbook, it stated that "flow results in feelings of energy, focus, and success that often turns out to be the optimal life experience for that individual."

My personal flow consists of herbalife (nutrition), running/lifting, working to finish my degree, my primary groups (family & friends) and my new puppy. Thus, not only does this topic work for health and fitness, but in all aspects of life.

With this lesson I would like you to think about what keeps you focused and motivated with your nutrition plan, exercising, and your personal enjoyments/goals in life. Find what your flow(s) are and commit whole heartily. Find something that you personally enjoy and set goals to get there---use your flow and you will get that optimal life experience!

GO WITH YOUR FLOW!

Found this workout on pinterest, Tabata workouts are the best!

(you can get the 'tabata' app on your phone for free)

As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP)

use any excersises (pick 2-3) and set a time limit. (count how many rounds you do in that time limit) use exercises listed above or any of your favorites.

for example:

10minute AMRAP:

10 Wall balls

200 meter hill sprint

20 sit ups

(=1 round)