Any pointers for keeping a fitness routine while in initial training. I know it’s important to keep a workout schedule, but where do you find the time?

Alright so here’s the thing. If you’re new in the gym, you love being sore. And that’s great, it’s good to know you put in hard work. I love that for you. But when you start doing this for years, you balance performance with work, kids, whatever you got going on.. life will take more from you. And that means RECOVERY becomes king. Being able to train harder, recover faster. And the NUMBER ONE thing that everyone told me about recovery when I stated CrossFit was this - DON’T skip your active recovery. ❤️‍🩹 There is a time in place for crashing on the couch, feeding your gains and taking it easy. But the true athletes? These use MOVEMENT to heal. They minimize soreness so they can train more. For me lately, this means quitting that post-lift slump. I lift heavy, and usually I go home and eat like a sumo wrestler after, and then I wonder why I feel so stiff. Increasing my amount of walking, zone 2 cardio, swimming, skating, literally any movement instead of sitting on the couch releases that lactic acid build up. It also reduces physical anxiety and creates a better sense of well-being. If you’re sick of being sore, I encourage you to make a small step goal, or try an activity just for fun after you lift! You will wake up feeling so much better. 💜😘

Honestly, 5 minutes. I mean, everyone knows how, and it’s really not that hard. No insane hot yoga class. No stretchlab. No weird contraptions. Just you, some floor, and that’s all. Fastest way to reset your mind + body. ✈️🔥 FLYSTRONG 5-MIN LANDING RESET For long flights, tight hips, low back pressure, and post-travel sluggishness ⏱️ Total time: 5 minutes Move slow. Breathe deeper than normal. ⸻ 1️⃣ Hip Flexor Release (Lunge Lean) — 45 sec each side Why: Sitting locks your hip flexors short → your low back takes the hit. How: • Drop into a low lunge • Tuck your pelvis slightly • Lean forward until you feel the front hip open • Optional: reach the opposite arm up to deepen the line ⸻ 2️⃣ Cat–Cow Spinal Wave — 45 sec Why: Undo the “airplane spine” stiffness from hours of sitting. How: • Hands and knees • Big inhale → arch • Big exhale → round Make the movement slow and intentional. ⸻ 3️⃣ Thoracic Rotation (Open Books) — 45 sec each side Why: Long flights freeze your upper back + ribs, and this restores your rotation for lifting + breathing. How: • Lie on your side, knees stacked • Open your top arm like a book • Let your chest rotate toward the ceiling • Breathe into your ribs ⸻ 4️⃣ Glute + Piriformis Reset (Figure 4) — 45 sec each side Why: Tight glutes pull on your hips and lower back after sitting for hours. How: • On your back • Cross ankle over opposite knee • Pull legs toward chest • Relax your jaw and breathe ⸻ 5️⃣ Full-Body Hang or Overhead Reach — 30 sec Why: Decompresses your spine and resets posture after luggage, walking, and sitting. How: • If you have a bar: dead hang • If not: interlace fingers overhead and reach tall • Focus on long breaths and creating space in your torso ⸻ 🖤 FlyStrong Notes This sequence: ✔️ restores hip + spine mobility ✔️ reduces travel stiffness ✔️ improves next-day lifts ✔️ resets your nervous system ✔️ helps with jet lag + fatigue ✔️ takes literally 5 minutes Use it after every landing, long duty day, red eye, or hotel check-in.