Fit is Freedom with Kelly Howard

3 Signs Working Out is Boring You, and What You Can Do To Fix It

Are you bored of your routine? Are you finding it hard to workout because your brain is on autopilot? Well, you may need to course-correct, shake it up, and try something new!Have you ever struggled with consistency when it comes to your exercise routine? Well, you are NOT alone. This is something that a lot of my clients have been struggling with lately, and what we’ll be covering today on the podcast.I’ll be sharing the 3 signs that your workout routine isn’t working and some ways that you can provide some course corrections including...Stopping and ReassessingBeing Okay with Being ImperfectEvaluating your Level of CommitmentFinding Time for What Matters

Fit Tip Friday: Hiking? This is your must have!

One of the scariest and most common dangers that hikers face as they head out into the woods is dehydration and lack of water! Join me as we discuss the risks and dangers of dehydration and what measures you can take to prevent it!
On this episode, I’m also going to be weighing the pros and cons of different ways to bring water along including trusty water bottles and hydration bladders.
If you have an idea or a question that you’d like to see addressed on the next Fit Tip Friday, be sure to shoot me an email to kelly@fitisfreedom.com! In the meantime, stay hydrated and enjoy something fit today!

Using Emotional Freedom Techniques to Feel Great, Fast: Interview with Brad Yates

I’m not going to lie to you...I’m a little star struck with this week’s guest. I’ve been following him for some time, and I am so excited for Brad Yates to be joining us.
If you don’t know Brad, he is a world-renowned author, presenter, and mentor who uses Emotional Freedom Techniques (ETF) or tapping to help others reach their goals, reduce stress, and kick bad habits to the curb!
On the podcast, we’ll be discussing…
What tapping is and its benefits
Why self sabotage is simply misguided self love
Tapping vs hypnosis
Personal experiences from tapping
To round it out, Brad will be giving us a live demonstration of tapping to help reduce our sugar intake.
If you want to explore a new way to improve your life and meet your goals, you are NOT going to want to miss this one!

Fit Tip Friday: What all Cyclists Must Have

We’ve got another small tidbit for today’s “Fit Tip Friday”! I’m going to be sharing why it’s so important to have a helmet when biking. I’ll also go over all other helmet things you need to know including: finding the right helmet, finding the right fit, and other helpful hints!
You know, there are just some things you have to learn the hard way. I’m here today to share why you SHOULDN’T learn the hard way on this tip, like I did!

”Help! I Feel Like I’m Always Starting Over!”

There’s nothing like a big event to throw us off and shake us to our core. In this week’s episode, we’re going to be talking about how to handle situations that throw us off the fitness wagon. We’ll go into how we should use that experience to help us grow and make us better for next time we jump back on!
Not too long ago, I woke up to my world with no power in the midst of an unprecedented snowstorm. Did I expect this to happen? No! Did this interfere with my 10 week program and fitness goals? Yes! Am I going to sit over here and fret about it? No!
I’m going to be sharing some tips for handling the unexpected including…
-Understanding that timing isn’t just an excuse, sometimes it can really knock us down
-There will never be a perfect time to start something.
-Every time you fall off, getting back on isn’t starting from scratch. It’s starting from an elevated state.
-Planning for perfection, but shoot for 80-90%
-Giving yourself grace
We’ve all been there. Starting a new sugar detox, learning a new skill, or setting a new goal, then all of the sudden being hit with the unexpected. Well, remember that it doesn’t have to completely derail you! Use the experience and keep moving forward!

Hand Weight Exercise You Don’t Have to Focus On

We’ve got another “Fit Tip Friday” this week on the podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing a tip that seems small, but can make a big difference!
For most people, getting in your cardio is the easy part. Incorporating weights into your workout routine though, can be a real struggle.
One of the easiest ways to incorporate weight training into your exercise can be to add hand or arm weights when you’re walking or hiking. You’d be surprised at how easy it can be!

The Most Important Exercise You Probably Need Today: Why Stretching is Important

On the episode of the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I’m going to be sharing about all things stretching--why stretching is important, why we often neglect it, and how we can layer it into our daily routines.
I also share about the Stretching Exercises Guide, which is a really helpful website that allows you to locate the area you need to stretch and suggest stretches to help you out!
Not too long ago in Episode 101 of the podcast: Easy Ways to Build Fitness, One Month at a Time, I shared about layering fitness and how it’s a great way to get your fitness up to speed. Well, as I was working with my close circle on layering our fitness, we made a big discovery that I want to share with you!
When asking my friends what we need to spend more time doing, they all came to the conclusion that we need to stretch more! In all honesty, I thought I was alone in this, but I now have a sneaking suspicion we all could use more stretching in our lives!

Putting Safety First Means You Never Have to Think About It

Whether I’m running, cycling, hiking, or taking a walk, I always have my Road ID with me. On the podcast, I’m going to break down why it’s important and share a personal story about a friend who really could have used one in a time of need!
Today on the podcast, we’re starting something new and exciting! I realized a while ago that over the years of meeting amazing people, gathering information, and just good ole trial and error, I’ve gathered quite a lot of tid bits of helpful tips and tricks when it comes to fitness. So, I’ve decided to share one fit tip every Friday in a mini-podcast and call it “Fit Tip Friday!”
For our first “Fit Tip Friday”, I’m going to be sharing a geeky tip that has really helped my peace of mind whenever I’m out and about!

Be Your Best Self: Gold Habits from an Olympic Gold Medalist

Are there areas of your life that you wish you could improve, but you simply feel like it would be compromising your life and your lifestyle? Well, this week I’m joined by Olympic gold medalist Joe Jacobi whose mission is to help others be their best self WITHOUT compromising their life!
After his 2004 Olympics debut, Joe has dedicated his life, through his book and being a high performance coach helping people reach their potential. On the podcast, we discuss all the ways we can set ourselves up for success.
In this episode, we’ll be addressing:
-Setting up the night before
-Eliminating distractions
-The importance of finding what’s in your way
-Making small adjustments to change your life.
One of the things I love about Joe (as you’ll see in the interview) is his approach to fitness and well-being. It’s not a DO or DIE approach. It’s a realistic look at our goals, assessing where we are, improving step by step while giving grace along the way.

The Unexpected Way to Find Time in your day to Workout

Join me as I discuss how screen time is detrimental to our health as well as easy tips on how to find at least 30 minutes a day to free up for fitness or connection! 
We’ve all had goals where we stop and think, “I’ll do that when (insert a certain destination or time)”. But, in reality, you may have the time now!
Last year, I was asked to be a part of a book titled [Number One Habits for Entrepreneurs][1]. Not only was I completely flattered by being asked to contribute, I find the book incredibly inspiring! 
In the book, they ask Entrepreneurs to share one habit that they think everyone should have and one habit, or “unhabit”, that they think everyone should drop.
On the podcast today, I’m going to be sharing all about the “unhabit” I selected to share about, which is excessive screen time and it’s impact on your fitness and wellbeing!