Burnout has taken on increased importance as the stresses of living and working through a global pandemic have pushed many people to and beyond their breaking points. To support you in your wellness journey, Wellbeats instructors are sharing their wellness insight and offering advice on ways to combat burnout.

Wellbeats instructor Jodi S. is a performance coach who works with athletes to improve strength and conditioning both in and out of their season. She works with post-rehab clients in Pilates and strength training to rehabilitate after injury and help them get back to movement they love.

With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, and a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Jodi is a top-notch coach and motivator. Her Wellbeats classes are fun, effective, and accessible to participants of all ages and abilities.

Jodi’s Philosophy on Fitness to Combat Burnout

“Balance is the epiphany that you don’t have to be everything to everyone, all of the time.”―Vanessa Autrey

Ask yourself what drives and motivates you. Is it intrinsic or extrinsic? Is it something you are willing to do short-term or long-term? We all have a baseline for where we start and a limit that we can work toward.

I believe in progressive and consistent increases in work, rest, and responsibilities over time.

I also believe that there are seasons and reasons to push and work hard and seasons and reasons to rest and reset. What season are you in currently? What are your reasons for pushing or resting? Making choices based on these can help us learn to listen to our bodies.

Jodi’s Fitness Tips to Combat Burnout

Define your boundaries and time for self-care, exercise, and proper nutrition. Start small to provide success through small wins and increase from there.

Celebrate your wins with something you enjoy that stays within the boundaries of improved health and wellbeing, such as a massage, workout gear, or clothing.

Include others in your goals and aspirations for health, providing accountability, support, and even a little healthy competition!

More Tips to Combat Burnout

To learn more tips to combat burnout from Wellbeats instructors, read our comprehensive industry report, “Get Personal: An Employer’s Guide to Ending Burnout” now.

Take a Wellbeats Class with Jodi

Already a Wellbeats member? Join Jodi for Hip Mobility now. Roll, restore, and reconnect with these recovery exercises for your glutes and hamstrings. Using a softball and resistance band, Jodi guides you through exercises for your lower body to help you move better, feel better, and prevent injury. Explore Jodi’s complete Wellbeats class collection.

About Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company

Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company is a leading provider of on-demand virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes for use in workplaces of all sizes, health plans, on college or university campuses, multi-family housing, the U.S. military, and fitness and health clubs. Based in St. Louis Park, MN, Wellbeats makes fitness accessible, affordable, and approachable for everyone. More than 1,000 classes and 35+ programs are available to help members stay on track and meet their goals. To learn more, visit www.wellbeats.com or check out a sampling of the company’s fitness classes during a Facebook Live class, and follow Wellbeats on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.