The well-known YouTuber and CrossFit athlete, Kristi Eramo O'Connell, focuses on her health and well-being. “The best kind of adventure with @_patrickoconnell …lots of time spent using our fitness outdoors ❤️ 🏔️ ☀️ 🏃♀️#Montana #outdoors #beautiful #adventures #trailrunning #hiking #wewillbeback,” she said on Instagram. Here’s what Kristi does to keep her health and strength in check.
1. She puts in the work
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She’s consistent with her workout routines and understands the work she needs to put in to take care of her health. “The secret is discipline, holding yourself accountable to your goals. The time spent searching for shortcuts, is far better spent just building the basic habits that create real change. Consistency outlasts any fitness trend or fad diet. Do the work, get the results,” she said on Instagram.
2. She does tempo runs
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She incorporates tempo runs into her routine. “Why You Should Add Tempo Runs to Your Training 🏃♂️🔥Tempo runs are seriously underrated. If you’re not already doing them, here’s why you should: 1️⃣ Lactate Threshold: Get your body used to working harder for longer without crashing. 2️⃣ Build Aerobic Strength: Improve your engine—this will help with any distance. 3️⃣ Mental Toughness: Learn to stay comfortable when things get uncomfortable,” she said on Instagram.
3. She lifts weights
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She focuses on weightlifting and building strength. “When I’m running 3-4x per week, full body days are my go to when it comes to lifting days in the gym. Why? 👇It allows me to get the required sets in per week for my goals, without wrecking my body so I can still perform well on my runs and feel good during my lifts,” she said on Instagram. “You don't need to spend hours a day lifting weights to benefit from strength training. You can see significant improvement in your strength with just two or three 20- or 30-minute strength training sessions a week,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
4. She pushes herself
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She gives her workouts her all, pushing herself through tough routines and committing to her health goals. “If you’re gonna do something … Don’t half 🍑 it. Deadlifts + hamstring curls to start the day,” she said on Instagram.
5. She focuses on full body workouts
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She keeps her workouts well rounded. “Your Love for Morning Miles, does not have to take away from your love to lift, build muscle and get Strong…You can do both!🏃♀️ 💪🔥,” she said on Instagram on a series of videos of her running and lifting weights in the gym, in addition to pull ups and burpees.
