Mikhail & Sherna Get Fit
Mikhail & Sherna Get Fit
Podcast Description
We know how tough it can be to get fit together. Different fitness levels, interests, and motivation make it easy to fall off track. But we’ve learned that when we make fitness a team effort, everything changes. By finding workouts we actually enjoy, we’ve built a routine that’s fun and sustainable. And the best part? We keep each other motivated every step of the way. Follow our journey for tips, motivation, and a real look at what it takes to stay committed!
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The podcast emphasizes weight loss journeys, sustainable fitness habits, and emotional well-being around food. Episodes cover themes such as the impact of diet on weight loss, emotional eating, and balancing fitness as a couple, with practical insights on meal prep, calorie awareness, and maintaining motivation.
We know how tough it can be to get fit together. Different fitness levels, interests, and motivation make it easy to fall off track. But we’ve learned that when we make fitness a team effort, everything changes. By finding workouts we actually enjoy, we’ve built a routine that’s fun and sustainable. And the best part? We keep each other motivated every step of the way. Follow our journey for tips, motivation, and a real look at what it takes to stay committed!
In this raw and inspiring episode of Mikhail & Sherna Get Fit, Sherna Cunningham and Mikhail Kirton open up about the fitness challenges that almost made them quit and the mindset shifts that kept them going. From failing at basketball drills to struggling through standing crunches and jump ropes, they share their most humbling moments and what they learned from each one.
They discuss the importance of starting with what you have, whether it’s a dusty mat or an old pair of shoes, and why progress matters more than perfection. The episode dives deep into what it means to commit to your goals even on the days when motivation runs out. Sherna and Mikhail also talk about the emotional impact of learning new workouts together as a couple, and how support and patience help fuel their journey.
Whether you’re struggling with coordination, feeling stuck, or just can’t get yourself to show up, this episode is your reminder that it’s okay to start messy as long as you start.
Timestamps:
02:10 – Using what you have: old mats, shoes, and webcams
05:25 – Learning basketball (and crying through it)
08:20 – The mental battle: growth mindset and self-talk
12:15 – Commitment vs. trying: what it really means
16:00 – Jump rope journey: from 20 reps to 60
18:00 – Why switching up your workouts matters
Memorable Quotes
“Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t want to..”
“The hour is going to pass regardless of if you work out or not, so why not spend that hour doing something that’s going to benefit your body?”
“Trying is giving something a shot. Commitment is doing it even when it’s hard, even when you fail.”
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