5 Simple Exercises to Get in Shape and Improve Your Fitness

Top functional movements to keep you in tip-top shape

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I recently shared on my Instagram my 50lbs weight loss transformation, and a few key tips on staying in shape over the past 7 years. I went from being overweight, with a body fat of 40%, to being my most in shape at 19% body fat. I typically maintain around 21-23% year round.

I have been incredibly passionate about physical wellness through exercise, as it is often the first ‘realm’ of wellness that goes out of the window, or is de-prioritised. What we put into our bodies, and what we do with our bodies, has serious implications for the way we think, feel, behave, and act. For me, transforming my eating habits and exercising more has contributed to my general success in so many

I’m planning to do a separate series/ more articles which encompass physical wellness alongside productivity and mental wellbeing. Let me know which you’d like me to cover more of, below.

In today’s article, I’ll be covering the 5 must-have exercises in your routine. These are all exercises I use religiously in my programming, and often prioritise at the beginning of a given session. They have proven to be pivotal in building muscle, improving my overall fitness, and improving my confidence in my body.

Keep reading to find out!