Henning maintains his active winter-sports lifestyle with a Seven habit that keeps him fit all year round. Get ready to be inspired!
Name: Henning Biehal
Seven username: AgeBee
Age: 42
Location: Germany
Why did you choose Seven?
I was looking for a daily workout that I could do anywhere. The key for me was an app that required no additional equipment, and Seven fit the bill perfectly.
I also love the concept behind Seven – 7 minutes of HIIT, and that’s it for the day. Of course, you can do more, but at the end of the day, it’s that simple.
How often do you use Seven?
I’ve worked out with Seven every single day since January 7, 2014! That means my current streak is at 2953 days and 1407% in the 7 Month Challenge.
Have you noticed any changes since starting Seven?
Being an active person, along with my other activities, I’ve noticed that I feel better and have shaped my body.
Using Seven every single day brings a lot of mental health benefits, especially after a hard day at work sitting in front of the laptop. Occasionally, I also use Seven during my break at the office.
How do you combine Seven with an active lifestyle?
I run at least twice a week and like doing Seven workouts just after training. With the Custom Workout feature, I created a special outdoor training that works perfectly as a cool down after a run in the forest.
With the Apple Watch on my wrist and the Seven App on it, it’s that easy! I turn on the music and go for another 7 minutes before heading into the shower 😊
[Here’s how to keep your stats up to date by logging your other workouts in Seven.](link to instructions)
How do you stay motivated to work out?
I enjoy exercise, but sometimes it’s hard to motivate yourself to get started. The great thing about Seven is that it just became a part of my daily routine, like brushing my teeth! Also, the chance to add any other training like running or biking made it easy to keep going and going.
I think simply making it a part of your daily routine is the secret to staying motivated. Plus, with the new exercises the great Seven team added in the last year, there really is no excuse to not do at least one workout a day. There’s always 7 minutes left somewhere, even if it’s just a stretch when I feel sick or tired.
What is your favourite workout/feature on Seven?
All workouts that focus on my belly, so the workouts in the Core category are great for me. I didn’t used to be happy with my waist, so the main goal was shaping it. It’s still not perfect, but I’m much more satisfied now.
[Want to strengthen your core like Henning? Don’t miss this essential guide.](link to core workouts)
What other workouts do you like to do?
I’m very active, so I run, ski, and do another type of skiing called Telemark. I try to spend about 20-30 days skiing each winter, but it can be less due to family responsibilities (that said, I’m also a volunteer ski instructor, so I do get to teach my two kids skiing as well).
Seven is a good way for me to prepare for the winter ski season – when winter is just around the corner, I start focusing more on my thigh strength with my Seven workouts.
Tell us about a time when Seven helped you prepare!
I created my own workout on Seven before heading to my first Heli-Skiing* trip to Whistler/Canada with a couple of friends some years ago. To prepare myself for the trip, I decided to focus on my legs and particularly my thighs. I started half a year before we flew over to Canada and I have to say, thanks to Seven, I was prepared perfectly and had my greatest skiing time ever!
*Heli skiing is off-trail, downhill skiing that is accessed by a helicopter.
We’re so inspired to hear how Seven supports Henning’s active lifestyle! We’ll definitely take a leaf out of his book before hitting the slopes next winter.
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