Boring basics make the biggest difference 💪🏻


Hey Reader,

I’ve been doing the same handful of exercises in my workouts all year, and I’ve never felt stronger.

There’s so much pressure to be doing the newest, hottest, flashiest thing, but to be honest, sticking to the basics will make a world of difference.

If you already make 17,492 decisions a day, making your workout even this 🤏🏻 much easier is a huge mental load off.

Keeping it simple meant I stopped scrolling for inspiration before every workout.

I didn’t have to stand there and try to remember the specifics of how to do an exercise.

And overall, I had less decision fatigue before I even picked up a weight.

Which made it infinitely easier to show up when I was pressed for time or low on energy.

The exercises are simple - it’s just squat, hip hinge, overhead reach - variations on each and rinse and repeat.

When you remove the mental load of deciding what to do, you actually do it.

Consistency stops being a willpower problem and starts being the obvious next step.

I’ve put more than 67 Garage Party workouts for all levels, that are built on this foundation, into the Movement Mavens® Video Vault.

That way you don’t have to guess or overthink your workouts - you can just show up and follow along.

👉 Check out everything you get inside the Video Vault by clicking here

If you've been wanting to get stronger but the planning part keeps getting in the way, this was built for exactly that. 💕

XO,

PS. Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help you get stronger and out of pain:

1️⃣ The Movement Mavens® Video Vault includes Garage Party strength workouts for every level. Plus, 200+ expert-led routines for your entire body to help you get stronger and more flexible. It’s just $15/month.

2️⃣ Not sure where to start? The AUP Plan Wizard is built on my brain and will make you a custom mobility plan in minutes.

3️⃣ The Movement Mavens® Therapy Ball Mini Kit is the easiest on-ramp for daily recovery between strength days.

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Alexandra Ellis | AE Wellness

Life without pain is possible. Mobility isn't just for athletes - it's for anyone who wants to move better and feel better. I’m a coach, writer, kettlebell devotee, lover of lifting heavy things and 100% a Body Nerd. I host the Body Nerd Show podcast and created the best mobility tools available (IMHO), Movement Mavens® Therapy Balls.

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