The right kind of exercise can be your secret weapon. It builds strength, boosts confidence, and helps you stay centred for your big day.

Here’s how to make it an easy, rewarding task on your wedding to-do list.

***Written by Catrina Kuehler - founder fu/nis EMS Training***

Looking and feeling amazing on your big day isn’t just about the dress, makeup, or hair. It starts with how you move and care for your body. With everything else going on, it’s tempting to skip workouts, but the right kind of exercise can be your secret weapon. It builds strength, boosts confidence, and helps you stay calm under pressure. That’s why we like to reframe your wedding workout routine as something that supports you - not just now, but long after the big day. Yes, it’s another thing on your to-do list, but with smart fitness options, it can be something you actually enjoy, and easily tick off.

Think of Exercise as Your Bodyguard
For many, working out starts as a way to look good. But it’s so much more than that. The stronger you are, the more grounded you’ll stay when things get hectic. Think good posture, glowing skin, and a boosted immune system are all part of the package. Exercise literally helps your body fight stress, the kind that sneaks in as the countdown begins.

Fit Your Workout Around Your Life
Your routine should fit your schedule, not the other way around. If you’re not in a consistent rhythm or looking for a fresh start, ask yourself: What gives me joy? What gets real results in the time I have? What can I actually stick to?

Strength Training is Non-Negotiable
It improves posture, supports healthy weight loss, boosts metabolism, and builds physical and mental resilience. Just avoid overdoing it, no one wants to walk down the aisle with a strained back.

Choose Smart: Why EMS Is Your Best Fitness Hack

Skip the usual. EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) training delivers a full-body strength session in just 20 minutes. Loved by celebrities and athletes like Tom Holland, Heidi Klum and Usain Bolt - it’s unlike your normal workout/gym placing you in a specially designed vest with strategically placed electrodes that deliver low frequency impulses to activate up to 90% of your muscle fibres simultaneously. It targets your deep muscle groups, improves circulation, and delivers real results with minimal risk of injury. Each session is personalised to your goals, high-intensity, low-impact, and by-appointment only, ideal for your packed schedule. And easy to stick to.

Don’t Leave It Too Late
Start early. Six months out is ideal. A solid routine gives you more than a toned body - it gives you energy and confidence when you need it most. Like a good friend, it’ll support you every step of the way.

fu/nis EMS Training are the pioneers of EMS in New Zealand. They’ve helped hundreds of Kiwis build strength, tone up, and feel confident in their bodies — efficiently and sustainably.