Gym Hooky

Healthy living beyond the gym.

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All workout spaces matter. 💪🏽 . Whether it’s at the gym, at home, in a studio, at a park, in an Airbnb/hotel or a parking lot, when you are committed to your “where”, it doesn’t matter - as long as it gets you steps closer to your “why”! . Personally, I like to switch things up to keep it SPICY! I typically alternate between working out at home, the outdoors, a local fitness studio, or Airbnb/hotel. It all depends on my schedule. HOME - This is my go-to workout space. It it is convenient and works for my busy schedule (especially on the weekdays). OUTDOORS - If the weather is nice, I will take my workout to a local park or even go for a run. STUDIO - I love trying new classes to keep my body guessing. I will plan ahead to take a class near my job (or home) when my schedule permits AIRBNB/HOTEL - When I travel, I try to stick to my workout routine as much as possible. I usually do bodyweight workouts if it’s an Airbnb. And if I’m staying in a hotel with a gym...Gym Hooky takes her ass to the gym! Where do you like to workout? Share below! . Ps - can we talk about @mistyonpointe new @underarmourwomen apparel?! The fit and design got me like yassssss! . #gymhooky #girlswhoworkout #fitgirl #fitnessmotivation #outdoorworkout #homeworkout #underarmourwomen (at San Mateo, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5DfRb2guGG/?igshid=rv0kkiri98s3

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What would the bravest version of you do RIGHT NOW? For me, it was stepping out of my comfort zone this past weekend. It was buying a ticket to attend a conference where I knew not one person and had no idea what to expect. It was my commitment to go alone to learn and be intentional about meeting amazing women and learning their stories (and sharing mine!) And it was absolutely worth it. I had the pleasure of attending @angieleeshow’s Pays to Be Brave Conference and this girl right here left with... FIRE IN HER BELLY. NEW CONNECTIONS. AN ABUNDANCE OF KNOWLEDGE. A BOOST OF CONFIDENCE. DETERMINATION TO FIGHT FEAR. Thus experience makes me want to encourage each of YOU to do the same before the year ends. Yes, do something brave. Something that will make you make you uncomfortable. Something that leaves you saying ‘Wow, I can’t believe I just did that!’. What will that something be? If you’re feeling up to it, share with below (let’s manifest that brave moment, boo!) #gymhooky #ptbb #ptbb2019 #paystobebrave #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #womenhelpingwomen #ladyboss #fempreneur #ladybosslife #goalsetting (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3XN_83gf4B/?igshid=18pyrlhpn4efb

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Exercise + a workout buddy = a powerful combo ✨ Yes, sweat it out with your spouse, your bestie, a colleague, a family member, or even the @toneitup team! WHY? There are so many benefits, boo! YOU’LL ENJOY YOUR WORKOUT MORE. Studies have shown that those who worked out with friends (or a spouse or co-worker) said they enjoyed the exercise more than those who got sweaty solo. It’s combining sweat time and social time...double the fun! YOU’LL PUSH YOURSELF HARDER. We all naturally have that competitive edge, so if your friend is going hard in that cycling class, you will too! YOU’LL QUIT QUITTING The chances of you not showing up to your workout when you’ve already made plans with you workout partner - is far less likely than if were doing it solo! Have a workout partner who keep you on your toes? Tag them below! #gymhooky #toneitup #underarmourwomen #tiu31 #tiuteam #tiucommunity #tiugirl #fitgirl https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NDMgKg0YA/?igshid=kqecnl1uieky

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It is within. Yes, EMOTIONAL weight. Think of it as internal baggage that we collect as we travel on this journey called LIFE. And what happens when your baggage is too heavy to carry? It slows you down. Examples of emotional baggage: 🔹Guilt 🔹Regret 🔹Shame 🔹Fear 🔹Your Inner Critic 🔹Anger 🔹Past Relationships 🔹Stress and Worry I challenge you to think about the emotional baggage you are carrying at this very moment. What can YOU do to lighten your load so you can better navigate this journey called LIFE? #selfcare #emotionalbaggage #balance #selflove #wellness #wellnesswednesday (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3H1qJNgMdK/?igshid=6kzi9pvq2dwv

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October is ALMOST here, so you know what that means?! IT’S TIME TO SET DEM GOALS, BOO! There’s something about a new month that gives me REFRESH vibes. I’m always excited to do a little better than I did the month before. For the month of October I have three goals: 1️⃣ Complete @toneitup’s 31 Day Challenge ✨ . 2️⃣ Try out new fitness classes in the Bay Area (1x per week).💪🏽 . 3️⃣ Read at least one book. 📚 . Share with me ONE goal you have for the month of October. Let’s see it! 🤗 . #gymhooky #goals #goalsetting #fitspo #weightlossjourney #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgirl https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CniMOgHul/?igshid=g1q8q5eetzf5

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SLOW IT DOWN, boo! 🛑 . This is the ONLY way you can listen to your body when it is speaking to you. It so easy to ignore (or miss!) what is going on inside us with all the non-stop activity going on around us (work life, family drama, friend time, gym classes, twitter storms, political upheavals, TV binges, etc). Guilty as charged. 🤦🏽‍♀️ . Despite all we put our body through, it always has our back. It will not give us the silent treatment, rather tell us how it feels. It’s a brilliant machine that wants to work for us! And it’s constantly giving us new information on how to care for it. But when we’re running at a mile-a-minute pace, it easy to miss this information. Achy knees might be telling you to switch up your running sneakers. Dry skin is begging you to moisturize. Bellyaches after eating ice cream might be your body saying, “Yo, I’m not down with dairy.” Exhausted after your spin class? Maybe your body is asking for a deep restorative yoga session instead. Didn’t get sleep this week? Your body may want you to stay in this weekend to rest your body and mind. Slow it down. Refocus your attention. Listen to your body. . #gymhooky #selfcare #fitnessmotivation #selflove #fitnessgirl #weightlossjourney #fitnesslife https://www.instagram.com/p/B290Mkwg4QW/?igshid=1en0g1qnfqmbh

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IT’S HERE!!! I’m excited to share that the amazing @toneitup team will be hosting a 31 Day Challenge that kicks off on October 1! If you are looking to start your Fall season with a bang) and refocus on those health goals), this challenge is perfect for you! You can expect quick & effective workouts (you will see a familiar face!), easy recipes, and stunning results in just one month! JOIN US! You can sign up via the link in my bio. 🤗💪🏽 You in?! #TIU31 #gymhooky #tiuteam #tiutransformation #tiucommunity #tiucheckin #tiuapproved #fitnesschallenge #fitgirls #fitnesschallenge #weightlossjourney https://www.instagram.com/p/B2wcGo-gCTP/?igshid=tyydn1s3e5wf

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DID YOU KNOW... You can rise up from anything? You are worthy? You can completely recreate yourself? Nothing is permanent? You are not stuck? You have choices? You can think new thoughts? You can learn something new? You can create new habits? REPEAT AFTER ME... I can rise up from anything. I am worthy. I can completely recreate myself. Nothing in my life is permanent. I am not stuck. I have choices. I will think new thoughts. I will learn something new. I will create new habits. Speak it. Claim it. Live it. ✨ . 📷 @quinntonharris . #gymhooky #saturdayvibes #photooftheday #blackgirlmagic #fitspo (at Place of Fine Arts San Fransisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2rjZIHgGdq/?igshid=10p6zdl8vqcp0

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Give yourself permission to PROTECT YOUR ENERY, boo! ✨ It is precious. It’s limited. It matters. If something costs you ALL of your energy, it’s too expensive. 3 Quick tips on how you protect your energy (I’m sure this something many of you are working on!): 🌟Set healthy boundaries with people and technology: Limit your time in situations that will drain you of all those positive vibes you worked so hard to attain and maintain! 🌟Set expectations: Get comfortable with telling friends/family when you need space to re-energize. The minute you start speaking up for yourself and what your needs are, the more that people will respect your time and energy. As an empath and someone who prides herself on being there for people in need at any given moment, this is something that I’ve had to put in practice. Not every moment is the right moment, so be okay with being honest with the people you love. You are not dismissing them, rather making sure you can bring your best self and clear mind to the situation. 🌟React less, breathe more: When you want to be reactive to a situation, take a moment to pause and breathe. It’s an opportunity to create space for reflection and allow you to control your energy with the world around you. What do YOU do to protect your energy? #gymhooky #protectyourenergy #energyiseverything #energyhealing #positivevibes https://www.instagram.com/p/B2W8M_nA9MQ/?igshid=75sip0gjpwo4

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MOOD. S/o the amazing @sistacirclebwit for an amazing event this week @instagram! Thank you for creating a safe space for Black women to commune and have a real discussion about the challenges we may face in the workplace, including the topic of...hair (because it’s a real thing!). The vibes... The gems dropped by @blkgrlnerd... The amazing women I met... ALL FILLED UP MY CUP! 💕 #gymhooky #instagram #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #tribe #blackwomen (at Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UWULHAjop/?igshid=cyzzjcbh8pn5

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I'm not ALWAYS motivated to workout. Remember, I am in the SAME boat as many of you. I have a full-time job in tech and many responsibilities outside of work - a side hustler, a health coach, an online trainer, a wife, an aunt, a daughter, a friend, and a community builder. And what does this mean? It means I have to squeeze in my workouts, too! So YES, there are days where working out seems unimportant or my body is straight up TIRED. BUT... . I make the decision daily to recommit to what I want. That doesn't mean no days off, that I've never missed a workout or I'll never have another dessert. IT MEANS... Doing my best every day to get up & work towards my goals long after the excitement of setting them has faded. An hour before this video I was on my couch scrolling through social media. I gave myself a pep talk and decided to get a workout in at a nearby park. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO THE SAME. Commit. Give yourself the pep talk. Set those goals and make a plan to crush them. Lace up and show up even if you have that ‘I don’t want to workout’ feeling. Getting something done after you DIDN’T feel like it, often feels like a greater accomplishment than if you did it on a good day! Share with me ONE way you will move your body this week. Let’s hear it!! 💪🏽👀 . #gymhooky #fitness #fitnessmotivation #weightlossjourney #tiuteam #tiucommunity #stayactive #fitgirls #fitspo https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PKslsA5he/?igshid=1pjjpi6542u8w

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I'm not ALWAYS motivated to workout. Remember, I am in the SAME boat as many of you. I have a full-time job in tech and many responsibilities outside of work - a side hustler, a health coach, an online trainer, a wife, an aunt, a daughter, a friend, and a community builder. And what does this mean? It means I have to squeeze in my workouts, too! So YES, there are days where working out seems unimportant or my body is straight up TIRED. BUT... I make the decision daily to recommit to what I want. That doesn't mean no days off, that I've never missed a workout or I'll never have another dessert. IT MEANS... Doing my best every day to get up & work towards my goals long after the excitement of setting them has faded. AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO THE SAME. Commit. Set those goals and make a plan to crush them. Lace up and show up even if you have that ‘I don’t want to workout’ feeling. Getting something done after you DIDN’T feel like it, often feels like a greater accomplishment than if you did it on a good day! Share with me ONE way you will move your body this week. Let’s hear it!! 💪🏽👀 . #gymhooky #fitness #fitnessmotivation #weightlossjourney #tiuteam #tiucommunity #stayactive #fitgirls #fitspo (at San Mateo High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PJq4jAZX6/?igshid=o7a4edvpxto5

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Someone busier than you worked out today. Life is busy. Trust me, I get it. Whether it’s your demanding schedule or mommy duties, we all have reasons for skipping that workout. BUT at the end of the day, it all comes down to prioritization. Yes, boo — YOU have to make it a PRIORITY. Wake up earlier, take your workout clothes with you to work, add it to your schedule (yup, treat it like a meeting!), or even get a workout partner to hold you accountable. If you make exercise a non-negotiable priority, you will be forced to find the time for it - and the benefits will be OH SO SWEET! That’s a fact. 🤗 . #gymhooky #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #workoutmotivation #stayactive #tiuteam #tiucommunity #fitnessgirl #underarmour #fitspo (at San Mateo, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B18-cmfgSyr/?igshid=opvnururihfr

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Who is with me? ✋🏽 #selfcaregoals . . . #gymhooky #selfcaretip #selfcarecoach #humor #fitness #fitnessfreaks #fitnesslife #fitnessaddict #fitspo #fitfam #tiuteam #tiucommunity #selfcare https://www.instagram.com/p/B16c0kbA9gT/?igshid=ftqece43nbin

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Jumping into the long weekend like... Have any plans for Labor Day weekend? Comment below with emojis that best describe what you will be up to! 📷 @teeepeee #gymhooky #longweekend #labordayweekend #fitfam #underarmourwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/B1y66pkgFl8/?igshid=1rshkma4mm72u

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4 MOVES TO DO WHILE BRUSHING YOUR TEETH If you don’t have time to get in a workout in the morning, but still want to warm your body up for a little energy boost, try doing these moves while you brush your teeth! 🔅Bookmark this post to save for later! Do each move for 20 seconds: 1️⃣ Marching in Place 2️⃣ Alternating Toe Taps 3️⃣ Arm Circles (Left) 4️⃣ Arm Circles (Right) 5️⃣ Calf Raises . 🎵 Blow my mind by @davidoyelowo . #gymhooky #moveyourbody #stayactive #morningworkout #healthylifestyle #healthychoices (at San Mateo, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wM1tZA7ES/?igshid=1a8hfzdf8fpp1

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One of the best feelings in the world is the deep-rooted belly laugh. You know - laughing so hard you have to catch your breathe? Or even hold your stomach? . Well, if you think what I described sounds like a workout - you are absolutely correct (you genius you!). Laughter does the body good! . Because you are dying to know (😜), here are some ways a simple laugh can impact your health: 🔹 Lowers blood pressure 🔹 Reduces stress hormones 🔹 Works your abs and face muscles (sounds weird, but it’s true!) 🔹 Improves cardiac health 🔹 Boosts T-cells (to fight sickness!) 🔹 Triggers the release of endorphins 🔹 Increases your overall well-being. . How do I make sure I get in some laughs (especially when times are stressful)? 🔹 Watch a comedy show live or on TV (oh hey Netflix!) 🔹 Listen to a funny podcast 🔹 Have lunch with a coworker 🔹 Talk to my siblings (seriously the funniest people I know 😂❤️) 🔹 Catch up with a friend 🔹 Game night or fun activity during the weekend with bae 🔹 Party it up with my peeps . What do you to get your laugh on? . 📷 @quinntonharris . #gymhooky #laughter #positivevibes #laughing #smile #positivethoughts #sharedjoy #joy #filmphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rFGWtg1YM/?igshid=zqgtcruf8xfj