Take the baton


Hi Reader,

This weekend, I was in the dojo listening to my sensei talk about commitment, and she shared an analogy that hit home.

Picture a relay team on a track. Each runner completes their 100m, but the true moment of responsibility is the baton pass. You run your part, hand it off, and then watch your teammate carry it forward. Your job is done—you’ve done your part, and now it’s up to them.

This is exactly how I work with my clients.

I stand beside them, share exercises, strategies, and resources, and once the baton is passed, it’s up to them to move forward—pun intended!

In the spirit of giving this December, I’m passing a special baton to you. I want you to have everything you need to move forward and finish strong in 2025.

This week, as a bonus, I’m sharing my workbook:

37 Potential Obstacles That Derail Exercise Routines

We all know something in our lives can derail our exercise plans—and I’m no exception. This workbook is designed to help you spot your roadblocks and take action immediately.

Here’s how to use it in three simple steps:

  1. Open & Choose Your Format: Work on it digitally or download and print it.

  2. Complete the Workbook: Grab a coffee and a pencil, and spend less than 15 minutes identifying the obstacles affecting you.

  3. Take Action: Use this as your personal guide to overcome barriers and keep moving forward.

Don’t wait—your obstacles won’t fix themselves.

This workbook is your chance to take control now and stay committed to your movement goals as you move (another pun intended) into 2026.



Let’s make this December the month you take the baton and run your best race yet.

Be well and happy moving,

Lisa


Supporting you in your physical activity journey.

Together, we will use thoughtful and considerate movement to reprogram how you live in your body. Let's teach your brain to soften the intensity, and to grow your own ease.
​Using exercise science, kinesiology, and yoga therapy, we can find a place that will not only allow you to move better and move more, but also increase the quality of your life.

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