With the summer holidays starting & kids being at home, I wanted to give some tips to get into a routine & keep on track. I completely appreciate that life gets busier during the holidays, routines go out the window a little, more spontaneous moments (bbq's, ice cream trips, meals out etc) which are also part of making memories!. But this is also when having a simple holiday routine can make such a difference not just for your goals, but for the whole family. A few ideas that can help: 🥗 Meal plan together on a Sunday Get the kids involved! Let everyone choose one dinner for the week. It teaches them that food is something we plan for, not just something that appears when we’re hungry. Get them to help writing the weekly shopping list. 🧠 Teach them about nutrition I'm not talking about calorie counting / losing weight but kids are never too young to learn why we include protein in our meals, why fruit and vegetables matter, and how different foods help our bodies. Get them involved with cooking, shopping, and building balanced, colourful plates! 🚶‍♀️ Start the day with movement It doesn’t need to be a workout, just fresh air, steps, and starting the day with a positive habit. Few example: quick 20 minutes family morning walk before 9am (if somewhere they can go on scooter/bike/roller blades that helps too!), 20 minutes of playing football in the garden, raining? 20 minute dance party in the lounge! Anything you get you moving! 🍦 Be mindful of the “extras” One of the biggest things I see during the holidays is calories creeping in without us really noticing e.g. finishing the kids’ leftovers, picking at snacks, extra treats because “we’re out anyway”, ice creams, drinks, etc. None of these things are “bad” and you absolutely should enjoy making memories with your family ❤️ The goal isn’t to avoid ice creams or fun days out it’s just being aware that these little extras can add up quickly if they’re happening every day. The best approach is showing your kids that balance looks like enjoying treats and still looking after your body with nourishing meals, movement, and routines!

Who says you can’t enjoy something sweet while staying on track? 😋 ✨ Drop your favourite sweet treat recipes in the comments!

@Beth P - absolutely SMASHED her first 10 days!! Consistently hitting steps, water, workouts, nutrition leading to bodyweight flying down! 🏆 @Melissa Poole - Really improving in the gym & focusing on technique (lots of exercise videos!). First week was doing 32kg leg press and now up to 75kg 💪🏼 @Charlotte Rea - setting some big goals for 2026 including the Isle of Man Parish Walk which is a whopping 85 miles!!! Also first time on the stair climber this week to help with training for the walk 🥵👏🏼

Happy Friday Team! 🎉 Last weekend of November… which means DECEMBER 1st is on Monday!! 🎄 To kick off the Christmas period, we’re launching a December Step Challenge for the whole month with two flexible challenges to choose from: Option 1 - Merry Movers > goal of 350,000 steps throughout the month Option 2 - Holiday Hustlers (Runners only!) For those wanting an extra push… goal is still 350,000 but running steps DO NOT count. All steps must be from walking only to burn those extra cals🚶‍♂️⚡ Who’s joining us to stay active, burn calories and head into Christmas feeling amazing?! Comment below whether you are a MERRY MOVER or a HOLIDAY HUSTLER to lock in your challenge🎅💪👟 Bonus: If you’re taking part, please tag us in your Instagram stories using the image below! 📸 @eljohnsonfitness @simonjohnsonfitness @jjsthecoach @james.pace.coaching