Michelle Bishop, fitness influencer and trainer, is inspiring her followers once again. In her latest social media post, she offers some real talk on the discipline required to stay in shape, captioning it “Self Control!” while showing off her fit physique in workout gear. Michelle’s approach to fitness includes a balance of strength training, dance routines, and practical advice on staying consistent, no matter what. She encourages her followers to fit in exercise even on busy days, with her motto, “23 minutes is all it takes.” Michelle also emphasizes the importance of recovery, regularly using cold plunges to soothe sore muscles. For those looking for a quick challenge, she’s shared a brutal 6-minute workout that gets the heart pumping. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, Michelle’s fitness tips and programs make staying active accessible and fun. Here’s a closer look at her fitness philosophy and self-care routine.
1. Strength Training
Michelle’s go-to workout is strength training. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:
- Develop strong bones
- Manage your weight
- Enhance your quality of life
- Manage chronic conditions
- Sharpen your thinking skills
2. Dance
Michelle recently launched TLE Let’s Dance routine #2, a dance fitness program to help people get in shape while having fun. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.
3. Exercise, No Matter What
Michelle encourages people to get a workout in, no matter what. “Picture this: the clock is ticking, and your day is almost over. You have somewhere to be but you still gotta sweat. What are you gonna do? 23 minutes is all it takes. Don’t think, just do,” she wrote in a motivating Instagram post.
4. Cold Plunge
Michelle is one of the many fitness experts who recommends cold plunges. “I’ve noticed the one part that feels like they want to explode is where I hold the most tension and pain. Mine were my calves. It was almost scary, I thought the muscle was going to explode and be damaged. After using the cold plunge for two days, my pain dissipated! It works, don’t stop!” she wrote in a post.
5. Try This 6-Minute Workout
You can get your heartrate revving in just 6 minutes. “Who’s up for a challenge? This is the 2nd circuit out of today’s workout and it was BRUTAL. Gas pedal the whole way and within 6 minutes feel the burn! 🔥 ITS SO GOOD!” Michelle captioned the post.
30 sec: High Knees
30 sec: Punchers
30 sec: Knee to Elbows
30 sec: Squat Thrust + Ajax
30 sec: REST
30 sec: Double High Knee
30 sec: Punchers + Knee Pull
30 sec: Knee To Elbow *Doubles*
30 sec: Burpee
30 sec: REST
30 sec: High Knee Crossbody
30 sec: Punchers + Kick
30 sec: Fast Low Knee to Elbows
30: Burpee Knee Taps
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