Ready, Set, Go! Personal and Group Fitness Trainer Mary Eagan of Akin Fitness in Western Oklahoma joins Courtney and Carley for this inspirational episode about the importance of movement in our daily lives. Mary reminds the sisterhood to try new exercises and be aware of food intake. Tune in for this fast and fun PE class; part of the Hey, Sister! Back to School series, airing August-September 2022. 

Call to Action

Be honest with yourself regarding your health status. Journal your food intake for 2-4 weeks. Assess your steps and activity level. (This is a crucial first step to recognize trending food/energy habits in order to make realistic health goals and adjustments)

 

Show Timeline

0:00 Introduction of monthly theme, topic and guest expert

3:45 Similarities and differences between childhood PE vs health as an adult; movement is not optional

5:45 Oxygen mask analogy; fitness helps us think more clearly + have energy/strength

6:15 Exercise time amounts; fear of losing energy as an excuse to not exercise (not true!)

10:00 Mary’s health and fitness mottos: “it’s okay to be uncomfortable”, “live with passion”, “I’m so grateful I never quit”

11:45 Mary’s ongoing research about neurology + fitness; skipping and reading correlation

14:00 Mary’s most intense physical undertaking—“Dominate the 48” (David Goggins)

16:30 Call to action, trending habits discussion, concluding thoughts, outtakes

 

Referenced Episodes

Hey, Sister! Science Class: Ep 42 Rub Some Dirt In It // Kathleen Mooney

Hey, Sister! Music Class: Ep 43 Sound of Music // Maren Paris Cline

Hey, Sister! Math Class: 44 Mind over Money // Mikayla Ockey

 

Referenced Videos, Links and Resources

Mary Removing/Putting on Shoes Challenge

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins

Food Tracking Websites/Apps

• https://www.myfitnesspal.com
• https://cronometer.com

 

Connect with Mary Eagan of Akin Fitness

https://akinfitness.com

https://www.instagram.com/akin_fitness/

 

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