Mindfulness and meditation have long been components of fitness practices like yoga and tai chi. By combining the practice with high-intensity interval training, coach, trainer, and fitness expert Holly Rilinger has created a one-of-a-kind fitness program that pairs the mental and emotional benefits of mindfulness with the amazingly fast, effective results of HIIT.
In training sessions, in Flywheel classes, and for her private clients, Holly is known for her superb coaching skills, combining high-intensity sweat sessions with the motivation to keep going and uplifting emotional support that lasts far beyond one class. In Lifted, Holly shares her revolutionary program that encompasses fitness, diet, goal-setting, and meditation—training the mind the same way we train the body. Holly's efficient HIIT workouts require no equipment, can be done anywhere, and combine strength training and cardio for big results in little time. Then, a meditation session at the end of every workout helps you focus on how you feel, revel in your personal power, and connect that feeling to daily life. Reinforcing the connection between mood and movement becomes the way to infuse joy into all other parts of our lives. This powerful 21-day program shows readers how to define their passions, focus on their goals, and commit to daily movement and meditation.
I loved this book! Pretty much routine as far as healthy eating suggestions, etc but Holly presented it in such a fun and energetic style that this was not a typical diet book. I love her tough workouts and look forward to encorporating her advice into my daily routine.
Wanted to love it but was just ok. Not an exciting memoir, more of an exercise, diet, lifestyle manual. She is very inspiring but I was looking for a memoir. Its ok if you need fitness advice.
What I learned: Add meditation to your workouts. Lift weights mostly - do less cardio. Make a dream board - have a goal. Apparently she has a great class in New York.