Ivy is all about balance; her exercise program not only tones her body but also helps her mental state. She thinks that real fitness results from striking balance between mental and physical health.
“Fitness is more than just appearances,” Ivy says while adjusting her yoga mat. “It’s about becoming confident in your head and powerful in your body. You also develop mental resilience when you physically challenge yourself.
Her daily schedule begins with awareness. She continues quietly, “I start every session with five minutes of deep breathing or meditation.” “It helps me concentrate and clear my mind before jumping into more intense exercises.”
Ivy works on strength training mixed with yoga. Yoga helps me be present and increases my flexibility, so I enjoy it. I also include strength training, too, to develop endurance and muscle, she says, gliding elegantly into a warrior posture. “That is the best of both worlds.”
Ivy delves into strength workouts following yoga. I perform push-ups, lunges, and planks—bodyweight workouts. Though they don’t call for any equipment, these workouts are quite successful in increasing core strength, she notes.
Her schedule does not, however, end at the gym. “Fitness is also mental, Ivy adds. “I spend daily time considering what I am thankful for and form good intentions. It grounds me and drives me.
Her counsel for everyone wishing to enhance mind as well as body “Staying consistent and starting small will help. Whether your preferred kind of exercise is yoga, weightlifting, or meditation, discover what fits you and develop that habit. Your intellect will follow from a strong body. Ivy adds with a confident smile.She says, reflecting the balance she advocates, “It’s not just about physical strength; it’s about inner strength too.”
