Why You Shouldn't Take the Summer Off

Staying Consistent with Your Goals When Life Gets Busy
By
Rachel Francis
July 17, 2025
Why You Shouldn't Take the Summer Off

Rachel Francis

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July 17, 2025

Summer has a funny way of throwing usoff our routine. The kids are out of school, vacations pop up, patios call ourname, and suddenly the schedule that kept us grounded the rest of the yearslips through our fingers. We tell ourselves, “I’ll get back on track inSeptember.”

But here’s the truth: your health andwellness don’t take the summer off—and neither should you.

At Mobility, we’re all about living ina way that feels doable, not perfect. That means showing up in thesummer even when life feels a little less structured. Because the hard truthis, taking a total break can make it harder to start again. Momentum matters.Consistency (even if it’s only once or twice a week!) makes it easier to stickto your goals and feel good in your body.

 

Why It’s Worth It toKeep Going

1. Routines keep you grounded.
Even just one class a week can give you structure, a mental reset, and asense of normalcy when everything else feels busy or chaotic.

2. Progress doesn’t pause.
Strength, mobility, energy—they’re all things that build slowly andconsistently. Taking a full two months off can set you back way more than youthink. It’s easier to maintain progress than to rebuild it.

3. You deserve time for yourself.
Between road trips, family BBQs, and juggling everyone else's summer fun, it’seasy to forget about you. But this is your permission slip: that hour at thestudio? That’s your time. You’re allowed to take it.

4. All-or-nothing doesn’t work.
The biggest trap we see in summer is thinking “Well, I can’t come four timesthis week, so I’ll just skip altogether.” Nope. Not here. At Mobility, wecelebrate every time you show up—whether it’s once a week or five. It allcounts.

5. September is easier when you neverfully stop.
We hear it every year: “I wish I hadn’t fallen so far out of it.” Stayingloosely in the game now makes it way easier to ramp back up in fall—without theguilt, stiffness, or frustration.

 

So What Can You Do?

You don’t have to do everything.Just keep showing up in ways that feel good and doable.

A short walk counts.
A rooftop class with a friend counts.

A solo stretch session in your livingroom counts.
Doing 20 minutes instead of skipping it entirely? That absolutely counts.

 

Need a little extra accountability?Join the Mobility Summer Passport Challenge!

 

You’ll get your own personalizedpassport with 15 fun challenges—like taking a 6am class, writing down your“why,” posting in our community group, or showing off a healthy summer recipe.Each time you complete one, bring your passport to the desk to get it stamped.

It’s a fun, flexible way to staymotivated, stay connected, and stay accountable—without pressure or perfection….PLUS, there will be some pretty cool prizes!

 

This summer, don’t hit pause. Justturn down the volume a little and keep moving forward.

We’re not looking for perfect. We’rejust looking for progress—and we’ll be right here to cheer you on every step ofthe way.

 

Let’s make this a summer that feelsgood, body and mind. You in?

 

With Love,

Rachel

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