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Rate of Perceived Exertion(RPE) is a great tool to use with strength training.

It can be used as an indicator when to change the repetitions on your set as well as it can be an indicator if you can increase, decrease, or stick with the same weight on the exercise.

Use RPE with your training to know when to change your reps or weights!

With harsh weather conditions, it can be hard to get some movement in during your day if you don’t need to shovel or clean up all that snow ❄️

A few ways to move more during those “ugly snow days”:

🔸Sign-up for an online exercise or group class. You may also find a free exercise video you can train along with on YouTube

🔸Clean or organize your house or apartment

🔸Play with your kids or pets. Sometimes the little ones will really make you break a sweat 😅

Stay safe, warm, and keep moving!

Simple tasks can create a lot of benefits making you feel better throughout your day.

🔸Exercise - If you are starting to move or exercise, start small. This could be training for 15 minutes or training 1 time a week to then increase the time or frequency when ready

🔸Drink Water - More than half of your body is made of water. You can add a little flavor to your water by using juice from a lemon or lime

🔸Sleep - Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep

🔸Get Some Sun - Even though it’s winter, try to get outside to soak up some rays

From everyone at Catalyst Fitness and Performance, Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!!