Published by Barry’s in FITNESS on January 8, 2020

New Year, Who Dis?

A new year brings the opportunity to start fresh, create new habits, and set your sights on something big.

Barry’s spoke with Philadelphia Founding Instructor Ryan Lewis and New York Senior Instructor Ashley Perez about their 2020 resolutions.

Ryan Lewis’s Resolutions

Ryan prioritizes goal-setting over resolutions. His focus includes sharpening his teaching abilities by maintaining a student mindset. He emphasizes the importance of balance, stating: “There are moments where you have to get down to business and work through some of the more difficult tasks.”

Additionally, Ryan aims to reduce digital clutter by listening to more substantive podcasts and avoiding superficial content.

Ashley Perez’s Resolutions

Ashley’s primary goal centers on self-compassion, wanting to treat herself with the same kindness she extends to others. She shared four actionable strategies:

1. Listen to my body — Recognizing when stress, sleep deprivation, or lack of nutrition make workouts inadvisable and granting herself permission to rest
2. Reduce negative self-talk — Countering inner criticism with self-encouragement
3. Eat more vegetables — Acknowledging how consuming vegetables improves her wellbeing
4. Hydrate properly — Prioritizing water intake

Ashley emphasized: “The goal is progress, not perfection.”

Tags: Ashley Perez, Ryan Lewis, New Years Resolutions