We caught up with celebrity fitness trainer Erin Oprea who is known for sculpting Carrie Underwood’s legs as her personal trainer and top country star Kelsea Ballerini. They have partnered with SmileDirectClub to make sure that we’re all looking and feeling our best as we begin to navigate 2021.

We have all been in the midst of our workouts and we’re always about shaking it up. Both have shared tips with us that will make 2021 just a bit easier. Erin believes that, “Feeling confident and empowered is so important and something I feel really passionately about, which is why I partnered with SmileDirectClub to provide the below wellness tips to get everyone moving and smiling into the New Year. SmileDirectClub’s clear aligners have transformed many people’s lives to give them the confidence they needed to reach their fitness and wellness goals.“ Below their tips, you’ll also see a social media giveaway hosted by SmileDirectClub which will allow you an at-home workout with Erin and Kelsea to continue to give you the proper motivation.

Get some fresh air: With the COVID guidelines in effect, we’re all looking for new ways to stay healthy and energized, an alternative to an at-home workout is to get up and go outside! Fresh air gives you energy. I know it's cold. That's why we have coats and coats gloves. Pull-on your coat, grab your gloves and just start walking.
Start moving: The one piece of advice I give to anyone asking how they can start on the path to a healthier lifestyle, just start moving. People ask, "should I start with exercise or nutrition?" If you want the best answer, start with both. But one can also lead to the other. Say you have a junk food craving. If you get up and go for a walk, often that craving subsides. So without any extra effort, beyond just going for a walk, you've already made more nutritious decisions for your body as you let go of that junk food dream. The more you move, the less you're going to crave.
Kelsea Ballerini’s tip - Power of positivity: The most important tool in your fitness tool belt to get your health and wellness in check for the new year is a positive attitude! I love to laugh. I love to have fun. A good laugh burns calories and makes pretty abs. When you smile, it creates positive energy.

Smile: I always tell my clients to smile during their workouts. Smiling tricks your brain into releasing endorphins and can help you reach your fitness goals more efficiently and keep you empowered to stick to your routine. Smiling helps set you in a positive mindset to reach a goal and plays a critical role in keeping you moving when you want to give up.
Break the cycle of sitting: How often do you sit and say, now I have energy? Never. The more you sit, the more your body wants to sit.
Don’t forget: Movement is a gift. Don't look at it as a chore — take advantage of the gift. And never forget to stop smiling.