Ruba Ali has a big announcement to make – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the fitness influencer wears several two-piece workout sets while showing off her fitness moves. “I’M BACK WITH A BIG SURPRISE,” she teases in the post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care and what is her big announcement? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Finding Your Why
Ruba’s goal “is to change the way most women view health and fitness. It’s not just about the pounds off the scale or the dress that fits, the root and most importantly the reason WHY fitness should be a tool in every woman’s life is to improve her mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Working on herself from within to create real long-lasting changes that will then carry on to generations to come. I’m continuously educating myself in the health and wellness industry through traveling, researching and using personal experiences from real women to create a solution that actually works,” she told Women’s Best.
2. Progressive Overload
Ruba is a fan of progressive overload. “My training philosophy is simple, keep it functional, fun and challenging. The human body was designed to adapt to stress, so making sure that we are progressively increasing the intensity while following proper training protocols helps keep our progress moving,” she says.
3. Adapting Exercise to Your Body Type
“I believe that training is not ‘a one method fits all’, in fact there is no such thing as the ‘right’ training method – we all have different goals and genetic makeup. This is where trial and error comes into play, only the individual who goes through the process will eventually discover what works best for their own body,” she tells Women’s Best. “The area of my specialization is a combination of training methods such as, stabilization endurance, functional strength training, hypertrophy training and power training. The goal with any training program is to make sure it is well-balanced, versatile and looks after every component to keep the body strong from the inside out.”
4. 80/20 Rules
Does Ruba restrict herself when it comes to food? “No, I don’t believe in diets – fueling the body to repair, recover and grow requires all macronutrients, fats, proteins and carbohydrates. By consuming every macronutrient without restrictions, we prevent undereating or even worse, binge eating. The 80/20 rule is a place to start where you shape 80% of your meals with whole natural unprocessed foods, while the other 20% is left for treats. This method helps you make wiser decisions and with time you’ll naturally opt for healthier options so that your body can actually benefit from the food you are consuming on a daily basis,” she tells Women’s Best.
5. Her Surprise? She Is Part of the Sweat App
What was her surprise? In another post, she revealed she had become a Sweat Trainer. “The secret’s out… Welcome your newest Sweat Trainer, @realrubaali,” the fitness app wrote. “Ruba’s bringing her unique blend of strength, vulnerability, and energy straight to the Sweat app. After a decade dedicated to fitness, she recently took a much-needed pause to reset and reconnect with herself. To thrive in her mind, body, and soul. Now, she’s writing the next chapter of her fitness journey with Sweat.”
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