Senada Greca is a world-renowned fitness trainer among celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Miranda Kerr, and the founder of We Rise. The app provides fitness and health tips for individuals like mothers starting a fitness journey.
On July 5, with Jay Shetty in his podcast, she shared her journey as a trainer in fitness and health and the benefits of a five minutes worth of training to the body. When asked about what's the point of working out for five minutes, Greca said:
"It's about creating a habit," Greca explains. "It does create some time for a habit espcially when it comes to fitness to be established, somewhere between twenty-one days can start to create a foundation." [6:38-6:58]
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Greca believes that consistency in fitness is more important than duration. By prioritizing a small amount of exercise daily, you are building a habit that will lead to a longer and more challenging workout for your body.
Thanks to the fitness workouts, Greca also said that she managed anxiety and depression by discovering the benefits of having a healthy fitness habit that improved the quality of her life.
Creating a fitness habit also builds your confidence - Senada Greca
Beyond the physical benefits, fitness trainer Senada highlighted the psychological advantages of starting with five-minute workouts.
"It builds that self-confidence in yourself. Your body listens as in with meditation too." [7:40-7:45]
Research shows that it takes around 66 days to solidify a new habit. Even a short period each day can make a big difference by making you feel better and stronger over time.
By being consistent and dedicating five minutes to exercise, you're laying the groundwork for a long-term fitness lifestyle.
Quick and effective five-minute fitness workouts at home
For mothers who are new to the fitness world or short on time, Greca offers simple workout ideas at home:
- Start with a minute of light cardio like a treadmill to elevate your heart rate.
- By doing squats, lunges, push-ups, and planks are effective for building strength and endurance.
- Utilizing body weight or household items when no equipment is available is a great advantage in physical fitness workouts.
"Grab a kid, put them on your hips, and do the hip thrusts!," she says. [9:12-9:16]
She also said during the podcast:
"I'm a big believer that you can turn anything around your house into something to workout with add little bit of extra resistance." [9:18-9:26]
She inspires people to think creatively and transform their surroundings into personal gym equipment without buying one. Exploring and maximizing the five minutes can lead to endless workout fitness possibilities by being creative at home.
Senada Greca's approach to fitness as a trainer emphasizes the power of small yet consistent steps. Starting with five five-minute workouts, you can build a strong foundation for a lifelong fitness journey by creating a habit, building self-confidence, and enjoying the process.