Elisabeth's Way to an Active Lifestyle
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Today, our co-founder Elisabeth lives an active lifestyle to feel strong and energetic. This has not always been easy for her. Elisabeth was plagued by health problems that required several heart operations and felt tired and depressed.
Elisabeth began her training journey when she met Håkon, whom she married. Three years ago, they then founded Aarja Health. "When I met Håkon, he dragged me out and helped me start running", remembers Elisabeth. "I don't think I would have been able to start that routine without him. He showed me patience and never gave up. We started slowly."
Elisabeth's approach to fitness was not without fear: "I didn't think that exercise was good for me because of my heart. After a while I realized that it was absolutely a mistake!" She elaborates with the following: "Our heart is a muscle, and when we exercise it becomes stronger. It becomes more resistant to arrhythmias, which I suffered from."
Elisabeth says that when she started running, she immediately noticed a change in her daily energy level. This motivated her to keep moving. "I will be grateful for the rest of my life. Håkon made me realize how important exercise is for my general health. My mental health also improved."
Elisabeth runs a couple of times a week, during the eight Sami seasons, but especially enjoys her winter training. "We love to go up in the mountains, where there is only clean, white snow and blue sky on a sunny day." Both Elisabeth and Håkon also enjoy cross-country skiing together.
As for how she suggests that people start a training journey and make it a habit, Elisabeth says: "Start slowly and applaud all your achievements. Start with 10 minutes! There is a lot of research on how beneficial just ten minutes of training per day can be." Elisabeth warns that setting ambitious goals can lead to failure. "The setting is really important", she emphasizes. "To start a new habit, it is important to do it gradually."
A flexible schedule is the key to Elisabeth's training routine. She explains that she trains in the morning, after a light breakfast, or around 3pm to give her mind a break from work during the week.
Of course, Elisabeth takes supplements to support her active lifestyle. "If I'm hungry before the run and don't want to eat, our Isotonic Sporty Boost is perfect to take, as it gives me the energy I need without filling my stomach with heavy food."
Elisabeth also takes OptiMSM +C with blueberries for energy and recovery after training, as well as Magnesium3+B6+Zinc to prevent muscle cramps. She adds that Curcumin with Ginger & B12 is particularly good to use for inflammation after a workout, but when used regularly it works to prevent inflammation.
By starting and maintaining a training routine, Elisabeth has given her life new energy. Regular exercise in combination with a healthy diet and supplements to support the body is the best method for an active lifestyle.