Beyond the Gym

If you're like us, this 5-6 month Spring Break has been a new level of crazy. For many of us, we've only just started to find a state of flow with our new routines after begrudgingly letting our former sense of normal go. And now, things are shifting again as we look ahead to the fall. Kiddos are going back to school in some capacity, work situations are evolving, and as a result, our routines will encounter some degree of pressure. This is why it is so essential we know how to establish healthy boundaries—to maintain what matters most to us, to preserve the hidden gifts of quarantine like meaningful rest and time spent with others, and to press on towards realizing our goals. It's not always easy to set boundaries or say "no", but we hope this conversation helps you see the value that can come in doing so.

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Dr. Matthew Barker, founder of the Integrative Pain and Wellness Center (IPAWC), for a conversation on osteopathic manipulative treatment. OMT is a modality of bodywork, or the hands-on treatment of musculoskeletal issues. Beyond this style of treatment, Dr. Barker's approach is one aimed at helping patients get to the root cause of their ailments, so they can live optimally and with greater wellness. His practice includes a satellite office located inside HIIT4FIT Midland, where he sees patients about once a month. If you have questions or wish to learn more about Dr. Barker and the IPAWC, visit their website at www.ipawc.com.

Community is one of our primary intentions at HIIT4FIT. This week, a member of our community, Dr. Vicky Webb's home country of Lebanon endured a horrific explosion in its capital city of Beirut. Since the explosion, more details have surfaced on the extent of the damage—including loss of life, infrastructural damage, and injuries. As a result, there is an opportunity to rally around the Lebanese people and offer our support to amplify and promote relief efforts already underway. To do this, HIIT4FIT will be collecting monetary donations this weekend and throughout next week to contribute to some of these relief efforts in Lebanon as directed by Dr. Webb and her contacts on the ground there. Our aim is to channel our intention to support our community into action as we support Dr. Webb's in Lebanon.

In this conversation, Ryan, Ashley, and Kristin sit down with Erika Baker to talk about the creation of HIITSYCLE—the rhythm-based, indoor cycling offering at HIIT4FIT. Baker shares more about the origin story for the program, how she put together a team of instructors that really embody the community and mission of HIIT4FIT, and what they are doing together to create a mindful and inspiring experience for riders each time they clip in. This episode is full of insight, heart, and inspiration.

"Did you do your mobility?"  ¨̮ This is a question we've all been asked at some point at the gym. To which, we probably replied with some excuse as to why we did not do it (if we're being honest!). And, we get it. For most of us, just getting into the gym or getting our movement in can be difficult. In this episode, we chat with Coach Jon, our resident mobility expert, on the importance of mobility, ways to get started with a mobility practice of your own, and a few great resources to consult.

Join Ashley, Ryan, and Kristin for the beginning of a series of discussions about food. This episode highlights the big ideas regarding nutrition, how we approach food, and ways to reconsider our relationship with food. With the sensitivity of this topic, we ask that you please take care as you listen.

Ever thought, "Things would be different if only I could find the motivation!"? You are not alone. Motivation is a common idea we through around when discussing goal setting, making hard choices about our health, or even resolving to do/feel/become better. However, further consideration of the idea might actually reveal, motivation is not everything it's cracked up to be. Join Ryan and Ashley as they discuss the myth of motivation as it pertains to wellness and offer an alternative perspective to taking action in the now moment.

In this episode, Kristin leads a discussion around body image and the ways it affects us all both within and outside of wellness spaces. Together, Ryan, Ashley, and Kristin share anecdotes and tips they have used to overcome negative stigma and obstacles relating to body image.

In this episode of Beyond the Gym, Ryan, Ashley, and Kristin talk all about goal setting--the good, the not so good, and everything in between. They discuss ways to approach setting meaningful goals across all contexts of wellness. Also, there may be a special guest on this episode who offers really great insight into how to navigate the beginnings of making a lifestyle change.

We started a podcast! Ryan, Ashley, and Kristin sit down with Amanda to talk about building H4F's mission. Hear more about how HIIT4FIT aims to create an inclusive space where anybody can come and be encouraged and supported as they work out and in. To reference the Overhead Squat Proper Points of Performance video mentioned in this podcast, see this link. Questions about our gym? Check out our website.