With vacation and retreats out of the question for the foreseeable future, the next best thing is creating a fitness retreat at home. All you need is some imagination and creativity to take elements from retreats and bring them to your home. You’ll reduce your stress and anxiety while learning new skills and exercises. Here’s how to plan your day for your retreat.
Morning
Fitness retreats usually start the day with a workout. You can find tons of inspiration for exercises on YouTube, Zoom, or Instagram. If you want to get the feeling like you’re on a vacation, try and find a video that’s in a city you haven’t visited before. There are even sessions that show you how to cook healthy breakfasts.
Late Morning
This is the time when retreats usually have time alone or activities, so it’s the perfect opportunity for you to journal, practice an instrument, paint, or cook.
Afternoon
In the afternoon retreats often have guest speakers and you can find one with a TED talk, participate in an online course, or watch a tutorial on a topic that interests you.
Late Afternoon
Are you ready for your next workout? Mix things up and try doing one high-intensity and one low-intensity exercise, so you don’t wear yourself out. You can even coordinate with your friends to workout at the same time and you can have a happy hour or Houseparty after.
Early Evening
Make yourself a bath with homemade bath salts, candles, and relaxing music. When you get out, treat yourself by painting your nails or putting on a face mask.
Before Bed
Right before you’re about to go to bed, meditate or write down three things you’re grateful for and reflect on them.
