Mabel Mak oversees businesses throughout Asia, takes care of her young son and is an avid MMA practitioner. Below, Mabel shares her secrets to finding balance between all her responsibilities.
SCHEDULING IS KEY
With a busy business life, Mabel understands how difficult it can be for mothers to schedule a day’s work. With her own schedule, Mabel insists on having at least a 60 minute workout with her coach each day. “My schedule is pretty much set, I take my son to school every morning before 8am and after that I always have a regular appointment with my trainer, which holds me accountable to not miss my workouts,” Mabel says.
EXERCISE KICK-STARTS YOUR DAY
Many studies have shown that exercising produces hormones that can relieve stress, reduce the risk of depression, improve your mood and help to regulate emotions. From years of regular physical activity, Mabel can say that it’s absolutely true for her. “I really enjoy morning workouts as it energises me for the day ahead, whether it be meetings, negotiation or helping my son with his homework.”
Why not join and MMA or Zumba class at UFC Gym? Once you have the date and time set, you can jump into exercising regularly and on a set schedule. Exercising can help to put you in a happy frame of mind which will impact all areas of your life, from business to family.
EVEN 30 MINUTES CAN BE EFFECTIVE
Finding time to fit in even a quick 30 minute workout can be beneficial to a busy mother however, it is important to choose the right workout for these shorter sessions. Mabel suggests finding a trainer that you connect with and whose timetable works for you, this way both sides will be held accountable for attending workouts.
UFC Gym encourages people to come in and consult with our MMA coaches to find out what the most effective 30 minute workout for them is, whether the goal is to lose weight or gain muscle. Additionally, you can learn self-defence techniques such as punching, kicking and throwing.
OTHER TIPS
Mabel’s other tips for helping to balance life and work include getting up 30 minutes earlier to fit in a class or doing short 3-10 minute workouts throughout the day. In addition, UFC Gym Vietnam has a special affiliate program with CaliKids Academy, a creative training environment specifically designed for young children. CaliKids Academy is conveniently located on the same floor as UFC Gym and so mothers can drop off their child there for an educational class while attending their own workout session.
UFC Gym is a professional training environment that can cater to the needs of a busy working mother. Fitted out with modern, high-tech equipment and headed by a team of experienced, world-class coaches, UFC Gym offers something for everyone. Sign up for a trial class today to experience all UFC Gym has to offer!
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