Friends,
What an inspiring start to January. You have brought energy and enthusiasm into this studio and really have been consistent! Thank you! February is right around the corner so let’s finish January 2020 stronger!
January wouldn’t be complete without the celebration of our TransFit Birthday! We are turning FOUR next week. We are thrilled to CELEBRATE all God has done in our space in 5 Points! THANK YOU!
Get ready to party! Wear your TransFit Blue all week in the studio and come in for give- aways, food, and inspiring workouts!
Do Not Be Discouraged!
If you feel like you are struggling to finish out the month strong, we’ve got FIVE ways to help you beat the January blues:
1. Get physical! Numerous studies have shown that exercise boosts mood – so much so that some doctors are advised to prescribe exercise for mild depression instead of medicines. Try making it into the studio for one extra session! We have new 6pm sessions available.
2. Buddy workouts! Exercise friends! They not only engage our natural competitive spirits, but they also give us someone to rely on to drag us to the gym or to keep us accountable for our new year’s goal. Also, it is never EVER easy to accomplish a goal all by yourself, so bringing even just one other person into the mix is a huge motivator. Remember: their first class is FREE!
3. Dance! It’s as easy as turning on Taylor Swift and breaking it down in the privacy of your bedroom. Or turn up the music in your car and pretend like you have tinted windows! Dancing cures the blues in many ways!
4. Yoga! Yoga is surprisingly rejuvenating! The movements challenge the body while also communicating with the muscles that they can relax. There is an amazing sense of relaxation that is experienced during the stretching portion, a portion of the class dedicated to silence, reflection, and time to rest your mind and body. You will be surprised how great you feel after.
5. Get outside! If you have the chance and the ability to spend time outside in the fresh air, nothing beats the wind in your face! Take a prayer walk. Go hiking; take your run off the treadmill and onto the trails and sidewalks. Stop ignoring your sweet puppy whining at the door and take her or him on a walk! Play tag or hide-and-seek with your kids outside. There are endless ways to get fresh air. Pick one of them, and experience your spirit brighten.
Yoga Flow
Yoga is one of the five ways we think you can beat the January blues, here is a quick 6-minute Yoga Flow Series that will awaken your body at any point throughout the day and transform your mind, and spirit.
Put your phone in another room and on do not disturb, roll out a mat or towel in the warmth of the sun through a window, and quiet your mind as you flow through the short series.
Click the link below to experience renewed energy!
photo by www.whiteonricecouple.com
Kale Chips Recipe
Ingredients:
1 bunch of Kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions:
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F. Line a non-insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.
With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt. (You can massage kale with the olive to coat more evenly).
Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, check after 10 minutes (shake pan if needed) may need to cook more 5 minutes. ENJOY!
It’s Not Too Late to Join Bible Study
Thursdays at @ 12pm in the TransFit Studio
Caroline and Lisa will be leading us through Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons. The 5 week study will meet in the studio from 12-1 pm on Thursdays starting January 16th. Please sign up on the app for this transforming study teaching us to find peace and purpose in our life.
“Rhythms of Renewal is a message of relief. And hope. And peace. this study is going to be a life-line for those of us whose are out of balance, stressed, and over-scheduled, those of us who aren’t take care of ourselves and our emotional, physical and spiritual health.”
Fit for a Miracle 5K Committee
Are you feeling like you are ready to be apart of something bigger? Something that will impact the lives of others?
We are challenging and encouraging you to take a leap of faith and step into a new opportunity that will give back, make an impact on the local community, and fill your heart AND your spirit.
Join the committee team for our 2nd-annual Fit for a Miracle 5K benefitting Extra Special People!
We would love for you to pray how you can help serve and join us for our first committee meeting on
Wednesday, January 29th, at 11:30am in the TransFit studio.
Saturday Group Runs at 6:30am
Who doesn’t love exploring Athens with your TransFit sisters? This is designed for you to get in a great run before the busy weekend starts. Meet outside the studio for a quick, dynamic warmup! Runners AND walkers welcome. We would love to see you!
Check out our website for more blogs, inspiration, recipes, workouts, and more!
Join us for Bible Study on Thursday's at 12pm in the TransFit studio. It is never too later to join in. We would love you to join us!
Please let us know how we can serve you! Email us at transfitathens@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to schedule a on-on-one with a Personal Trainer, Running Coach, or Dietician!
Blessings,
Team TransFit