You’ve seen this, right?
It’s the #fitfluential #fitbucketlist. A lot of Fitfluential Ambassadors have started their own board on Pinterest. It’s pretty cool. You can see A LOT of them HERE.
Fitfluential shares their purpose behind in one paragraph…
We’ve learned that visual inspiration goes a long way toward achieving concrete goals, and that it helps to DREAM BIG. To that end, many of our Ambassadors have started creating #FitnessBucketList boards on Pinterest and they are awesomely fun to scroll through!
Yep, a pinterest board filled of fitness DREAMS, GOALS, AMBITIONS, and more! Holy Moly how cool is that?
As I started scrolling through them, I found myself pondering my own BUCKET LIST and started to repin several onto my own.
And then it hit me.
As much as I want to do all these things, there is only one that I want NOW!
To RECLAIM Balance, Wellness, and Vitality. To me, that’s Fitness for the BODY and SOUL.
But How? When? Where?
I think it all starts with slowing down the process. Focusing on what your body is learning, and going with it.
The hubs and I have both been going through some endurance junkie withdrawals. You know, the kind where you want to train like a mad man and sweat like a pig?! ha.
Yet, we are not. Nope, we FILLING our fitbucket with balance..wellness… vitality… and well, just soaking it in. Or at least trying to. 😉
Yoga
hiking
swimming
strength and agility
I’d say those are key components of a good fitbucket, one that makes it stronger, and able to endure.
Inversions such as Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose) present wonderful opportunities for profound physical and mental transformation, but they’re also rife with obstacles. Begin by simply noticing the obstacles that keep you from going upside down easily. When you acknowledge these blocks, you have something to work with, and a pathway to new possibilities reveals itself. You can nudge things along by cultivating meditative awareness and breaking inversions down into smaller, easier steps. This makes the goal of “perfection” less important; instead, you can work creatively and enjoy the journey, no matter how long it takes. source.
source:Kapinjalasana (Partridge Pose)
My FITNESS BUCKETLIST will definitely include fun races, new sports, adventure, etc. But in order to do so, I must fill it first with this…
time on the mat.
Here’s a great article about the benefits of yoga for athletes. It’s a great FRIDAY read.
How are you FILLING your FITBUCKET?
Cheers,
LC
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Thanks for sharing! I am dying to get into crossfit or at least crossfit type workouts after baby. I also need to add yoga back into my life!
you should try aqua jogging! you’d love it during your pregnancy. plus you float better. hehe
wow, never heard of aqua jogging but it sounds really cool and “holistic” and healthy~haha, I’ll def. try that when I’m pregnant someday. Maybe the stomach will keep me from drowning. (not the best swimmer, though I can kinda swim)
I fill my fitbucket by trying to do just the same, like you. I love to do all kinds of fitness routines and styles. I pretty much enjoy it all, except I don’t swim much. 🙂 Have a beautiful day girlie!
oh yes, you need to try it Ellie! it’s so good for those bones.. and future belly! hehe
I keep learning the hard way how important those step-back periods are for endurance athletes. You’re so wise! I don’t get to yoga very often, but I never regret it when I do… I really need to build it in regularly.
i think we learn the hard way in order to teach others about the hard way, right? haha. But it humbles us in the long run.
visual inspiration goes a long way toward achieving concrete – Amen! You have to see yourself successful.
I am itching to make a bucket list but nervous about reaching my goals. I need to visualize myself putting an awesome one together. I like the idea of new adventures!
and now you’ve got someone else who is along for the adventure, well at least for 9 more months. haha.
i couldn’t agree more with what you’re filling your fitbucket with. i have all sorts of fun things on my bucket list – running races, trying new classes, giving new sports a chance – but right now i’m just trying to focus on the basics and listening to my body. the other stuff will come in time!
oh girl, i knew you could relate. but let’s just say we are in the prep phase. it’s the most important phase too!
I bet you are both really itching for endurance and sweat! HOWEVER, I must say that your approach and adjusting to this new normal for now is almost (or IS!) harder than the endurance stuff you may be craving. It is HARD to be patient, it is HARD to go for lighter impact things, it is HARD to NOT do the things you want to do, even though you know they are best for you. I commend you for that…and really think you should do a barre class, it is the perfect mix of non-impact and sweatastic-ness that you just might love #nothtatiambiased 🙂
it is harder! i totally agree! hey i have an idea. when we’re back on track with health, then you and i need to train for something, k?
DEAL. I love this idea 🙂
I love the fitness bucket lists. I actually have pinned a yoga picture on mine b/c it’s something I know I desperately need. I know that if I could get into yoga it would help me with my running but also help me to learn to relax.
i need to send you my 20 minute yoga video! It saved me when i was running. You’d like it!! really, i will send it!
I want the video too!
i can send you mine!
I am filling mine with lots of yoga too, lots of rest for my body! Sure I want to be doing boot camp and other crazy workouts BUT right now my body needs and wants light activity.
Love you and glad you are doing what is best for you <3
yes yes. I know you are right there with me. Now, if only we could be doing this together!
i think part of the reason i love yoga so much is because it is the one time i feel beautiful through the struggle of holding a pose when my legs are on fire or my balance is wavering. there’s so much to take away through each breath and i’m so glad i started practicing twice weekly. maybe i will extend it to another session but for now it’s hitting the spot. my fitness bucket list contains a 10k race and i just did 5 mi last weekend in 43 mins so i know i can ‘finish’ haha 🙂 i’m pretty pumped about it!
oh man you nailed that description. and i did that exact same thing today in yoga practice. I struggled, wavered, and breathed through it. Your 5 mile time is impressive woman!
I need to seriously think about this—I’ve been so scatterbrained about my actual fitness goals lately…and just doing what fits in. Unfortunately, although I’ve taught some yoga classes, I have neglected my own practice. That is probably exactly what I need right now! Thanks for the reminder, and cheers to us making it happen 🙂
i think you need to focus on your own practice! youre such a giver/teacher/etc/ Time to take care of you. <3
Mine is definitely running. Not racing, but just enjoying running. I feel like I’ve finally gotten to a good place with understanding how my body works, so I love just enjoying what it can do now. I will never run a marathon (don’t want to), but coming to terms with who I am physically has been very enlightening these days.
and can i just say it’s been a beautiful journey to watch. I love it.. and you!
crossfit is on my list, but first I think I’ll be tackling training for a half marathon…
you need to try it! post half marathon of course. I can see you getting HOOKED!
Awesome fitbucket!! I love it 🙂 I would like to try hanggliding haha!
thats awesome allie! you need to take Jimmy with you.
I think in my fitness bucket list would be able to do handstands again. I used to be sooo good at them and now it’s just ridiculous. The other thing would be to take a self defense (krav maga) class.
like yogi handstands or real handstands? Both are hard. but you can totally do it!
I’m looking forward to my Bikram Class tomorrow!
I completed 1 thing off my #Fitfluential #FitnessBucketList…The Spartan Beast! WoOp!
yea for yoga! and yea for SPARTAN! I loved your recap!
Hi Lindsay,
I’ve been reading about this Fitness Bucket List for a while now, on many different blogs, and think it is a great idea. I can cross cycling for a week off my list!
way to go!! keep them coming!
Hmm well I have quite a few things but I definitely want to add trying YOGA on that list. I know I know GO LOL! The biggest thing on my FITBUCKET List is ,obviously for me, to continue on my journey to lose weight & reach my goal weight(which is a bit off but I’m getting there by God’s grace & mercy :-)) . I’d love to surf & scuba dive one day(anything to do with water HAHA). My list could get long but this is great! <3 Thanks… helps to have a visual of what you would like to accomplish 😀
try a 30 minute dvd first. Somewhere you are comfortable. I know you will like yoga, just gotta give it a try! xxoo
Thanks I’ll try that! Do you have a Yoga DVD you’d recommend? Thanks 🙂
I love your perspective on the fitbucket — and really appreciate you and the hubs’ focus on slowing down and rebuliding even though you’re both itching to be back at it as hardcore as ever. Enjoy the time on the mat, enjoy the time rebulding and strengthening. Your renewal is right around the corner.
girl i will! i just need to gt my butt to a BARRE9 class. I think thats next on the list. How’s the first week back to reality?
I’m going to have to start my Fitness Bucketlist Board on Pinterest. I have a few things floating around in my head, but honestly they scare me sometimes! I guess that’s why it’s a bucketlist, long term dreams and goals. Maybe it’s good to be a little scared by them??
i totally agree! i think its part fear that drives us! we can do it! Can’t wait to see your board.
I can relate to this all too well — it’d be great to wish upon all the fitness-related things I “hope to do” someday, but in times of injury, it can be a bit deflating! So I’ve been focusing on what I *can* do right now! Lots of strength training, long walks, and swimming!
exactly LIz!! it’s all about the now, and being thankful!
This is so true! I often put yoga on the back burner, but I ALWAYS tell myself I need to do it more often. I think I’ll go to a class tomorrow 🙂
oh do it!! and then report back. i can’t wait to hear!
i need to get more bendy.
I completely agree with what you are putting in your fitfluential bucket list! I love this! I’d love to do so many things, but the most important is getting back to my normal healthy self with healing. I just want to understand my body first and then make a more concrete bucket list! I definitely am trying to get more into yoga, so I’ve been looking at different classes and will hopefully find a yoga that is right for me.
oh lisa, this makes me happy. Yes, go!! go and take it all in. Healing, reviving, strengthening!
I love your bucket list and I love how you are filling it now with balance, wellness and vitality. I’m kind of going through withdrawal too but trying to learn to live with that itch rather than let it drive me crazy.
and you have come such a long way Christine!! Just amazed at your progress! focus on that.
I like your phrase “fitness for the body and soul”. 🙂
words to live by, ya know?
Love this post! I have a ton of stuff in my bucket list, but I have been doing a lot of pilates and yoga. Can’t wait to do more sweaty and hard core workouts….someday!
i know i have said this before, but sheesh, why can’t we live in the same city?!
fitbucket lists, eh? I’m not a fan of “bucket lists” becuase a bucket list by definition is something I want to do before I die…and frankly, if I’m going to do something I’m not putting it on a list that I have my whole lifetime to complete! If I want to do something, I’m going to make it happen NOW.
I like your idea of “filling my bucket” and living in the moment–that’s very yoga-ish! doing the things that make me happiest and you need now. Not in 15 years. Not in 25 years….NOW. 😉 hehe I’m too impatient for a bucket list.
ya, we are on the same page here. big difference in a bucket list and filling the bucket. i think you know my thoughts better than i do sometimes. <3
I really need to get on Pintrest! Seriously, I feel so out of the loop! I’m kind of afraid at the same time because it may be a dangerously expensive adventure : )
Oh how I love yoga! Have you ever tried Yoga Today? I just love their practices because they film them in the beautiful Tetons and it makes my heart happy. Enjoy your “down” time!
Nicole
you do need to get on, so i can follow you. hehe. Now, this yoga today? is that a DVD? i would love to know more!
Your reclamation of balance as fitness is exactly what I need to do. It may be time for me to step back from a lot of things right now and focus on myself as been a better person and friend. Any figuring out who I am. Thank you for the inspiration Lindsay!
do it! now is the time. you will be able to train hard and race later, reconnect and rebuild now. you got our support!
I love how you take inspiration from others and still march to the beat of your own drum. It seriously inspires me to continue doing the same! I’m also on a mission to re-connect with yoga. My body and mind are certainly craving it. I’m starting small at 1 day a week and going from there! Already loving it. 🙂
oh yea! keep me posted heather! one day a week is great. start reconnecting and enjoy the process. You are amazing!
Michelle and I want to get back into yoga!!! We really do miss it and know how good it is for us. Yoga is definitely on my mind and a fitness goal for me 🙂
i want us all to do yoga together!!
I’ve always considered myself too ADHD for yoga, but maybe I should give it a go. I’m certainly not flexible so I’m sure it would be great for me.
Looking forward to following your progress as you guys dive back into endurance activities!
i think you should jan! if your body i really craving it, it will listen and not be ADHD. Promise!
Loooveee this. Yoga keeps me so balanced it’s not even funny. My half marathon training schedule is keeping me fitbucket filled!! I love every single workout! I want to come fill buckets with you and the hubs!
come on down!! and brind manfriend. We can fill buckets all together. 😉
YES! <3 all the yoga talk! I had a AMAZING class on Friday morning…It was slow, involved endurance, strength, and flexibility. My hamstrings were barking this morning, but know it benefits me on my runs and strength training. Enjoy the weekend! xoxo
me too! i was sore, and it good way! I love it and i crave it. WE WILL be practicing together someday!!!
love the bucket list b/c it keeps things in perspective and forces the realization that, while life is a journey, there is an end and so each step must be treasured and given respect.
totally. treasure where we are and how we are living.. today, tomorrow, and so on. MUST REMEMBER that! thank you!
Strong strong strong…. I want to get strong!
I think mine+ your goals are actually quite similar (ha, 2 peas in a pod!)
Plus I’m really aiming to do my yoga teacher training next year…. fingers crossed!
no way! really?! i want to come to your yoga class. YOu’d be the cutest!!
I’ve come to a revelation after reading this that I’m not really filling my fit bucket at all. But now I’m determined to take stock and make sure I am doing those things that make my body feel cherished and strong!
taking stock is half the battle. It’s all about knowing what the purpose of filling your bucket is, right? Cheers Kirstie!
Balance, wellness and vitality! Amen. I love this message, Lindsay! In order to be our strongest physically, we need to be in touch with our bodies first and foremost. That means resting and rebuilding when we’re a bit worn down, and learning how to accept it. This has been my journey over the past few months, and it hasn’t been easy, but it’s been so worth it. I’m so glad you’re filling your days with lots of yoga, hiking and swimming–exercise that’s good for the body AND the SOUL. I really want to start incoporating yoga into the mix again…it’s been too long!
Huge hugs xoxo <3
gosh, i know! I think we live parallel lives sometimes. But you are doing whats best for you. BODY and SOUL! Get your yoga on girl!
Im getttting back to my former self though yoga, too!
goes hand in hand with that meditation. I love it!
Great… and now I want to do yoga right here in my cubicle. 😉
maybe a little savasana during lunch? hehe
i need to put my fitness bucket list together! it includes CROSSFIT! HA i know i’m just dying to give it a whirl and hop on the bandwagon, soul cycle (supposed to be the most AMAZING spin class ever!) and to do more yoga!
i like this post idea — i might *borrow* it hahaha
love you mama! xoxo
oh yea! borrow away! i can’t wait to read all about it!