What are the best meditation series on iFIT?
When on the move, opt for a series of audio meditations. To walk while connecting mind and body, head to Hawaii with
Emi Erickson and Jamie Mitchell. Other series include meditations in Panama and Montana. For peace, courage and
determination, choose your goal and destination. Each day has its own meditation session on iFIT!
How to avoid side stitches when exercising
Side stitches cause sharp pain and appear suddenly during exercise. Compress the affected area, slow down, breathe deeply and the pain goes away in a few minutes. To make them less frequent, strengthen your abdominal muscles, stretch, warm-up well and avoid running after a meal.
How do you sit less when working in an office?
To avoid sitting for too long and maintain your physical and mental health, set yourself some guidelines. Get up every half
hour, implement strategies to walk more and count your steps with the aim of breaking your record every day. You can do
it!
How do you stay motivated to be fit?
To keep myself motivated, I note the things that might discourage me and then I find appropriate solutions. I ask myself
what my real reasons are for training and I set up the conditions in which I want to do exercise. I am not too demanding
with myself and I persevere, putting pleasure first in my physical activity.
How do you start running?
In the beginning, alternate between brisk walking and running intervals, paying attention to the quality of your stride and breathing to find the right pace. Once you have improved your cardio, incorporate acceleration into your sessions. Cross-training with strength training in addition to running is the fastest way to improve your fitness.
When can you say you are healthy?
The definition of health varies throughout life and depends on each person, their desires, their age, their experience, and
other factors. To remain in good health, we can take control of three elements: nutrition, sleep and physical activity. Well-
being and living conditions are also essential criteria for feeling good and being able to fulfil your dreams.
How do I stick to my training plan?
In order to stick to your training plan, you should write it down in your calendar and not deviate from it under any
circumstances. The training sessions should be integrated into your daily life. You can plan a backup slot or postpone a
session if necessary. Whatever your mood of the day, the content of the sessions can be adapted to your desires: the
important thing is to maintain this appointment with yourself at all costs in order to achieve your objectives!
How can I stop being self-critical and love myself as I am?
To stop being self-critical, I surround myself with constructive people. I listen to my own needs, without letting myself be influenced by others or comparing myself to them. I learn to know myself better so that I know what makes me feel good and I let go of negative emotions and replace them with more positive ones. By making this contract with myself, I move forward each day as best I can toward the achievement of my goals.
How to return to physical activity smoothly?
When returning to exercise, think of it as one of the ways to feel good, along with diet and sleep. Redefine your goals, then fit your sessions into your schedule, allowing for a rest period of 2 or 3 days between the first workouts. Equip yourself and prepare for the first session the day before. All you have to do is put on your trainers!
How to compose a playlist for sport
To create the ideal playlist for sport, I stay close to the heart rate I want to achieve during training (calculated in BPM, for music as for sport). I rely on my taste in music, the lyrics that inspire me and the emotions I want to feel: concentration, fighting spirit, etc. I arrange the songs gradually, following the stages of my session.
