it’s not just working out. It's building a foundation for a better life.
Piecemealing stretches and exercises from random sources is like picking a single word from different sentences in different books and hoping (shaking head no) that it is legible.
It’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.
Find out more @
I love Fall, Always have.
The energy, the motivation, the sense that life is unfolding right before your eyes… I feel it every year, and I hope you do, too.
In fact, I hope you can build on that positivity to dream bigger for yourself and for your life.
Consider the concepts we associate with the season:
Freedom
Change
Opportunity
Focus
Family and friends
Those concepts all have something in common:
They make us feel good.
They make us feel positive.
They make us feel hopeful.
So, focus on those positive emotions when you think about dreaming bigger for yourself and your life.
What else makes you feel good, positive and hopeful? What do you do when you’re experiencing those emotions? How can you do more of that, and less of what makes you feel bad, negative, and hopeless?
See, it’s not about the weather or being on vacation.
It’s about choosing the mindset of positivity. It’s about basking in the glow of gratitude. It’s about choosing to make the positive decisions each day, whether they seem big or small.
Don’t get me wrong. I love the opportunity that fall brings. I love the time during holidays to be with family. I love the crisp, clean air that fall brings.
But it’s about the mindset that fall can bring to you that you can use year-round.
It’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.
Find out more @
I hear people tell me that they really want to get on a program to correct their issues because they want to stay active, but then right after they start, they decide that “their body is different,” and they can’t do it.
Or people who are“so, so busy” at work.
Or others who are “just too tired all the time.”
🧐
These excuses are common – and frustrating to hear. I’ve had to accept the fact that there’s only so much I can do to encourage someone to stop using them. But, when they’re ready to make a change, here’s a tactic that works well.
I encourage them to think of these excuses as opportunities for improvement in their lives rather than as insurmountable obstacles.
For example:
👉🏽 Instead of having the uninformed reaction that they somehow are incapable, try and accept that this is just where you are now and that this is a change they need to make and new skills they need to learn.
👉🏽 Instead of feeling overwhelmed by your professional obligations, learn better time management techniques.
👉🏽 And if you lack energy, then you need to experience the energy boost you’ll gain from exercise and proper eating.
If you take advantage of these “opportunities,” then you’ll gain health, time, vigor – and skills you can apply in other parts of your life, too.
If you really want to do something, you’ll do what’s necessary to get there.
If you don’t, you’ll keep making excuses.
The choice is yours.
It’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.
Find out more @
If your emotions and mindset need some work, this is the perfect time to pause and take care of yourself.
Not surprisingly, mental health is tied to physical health. And you already know you should be exercising regularly throughout the year. So, here are three simple steps to better mental health this summer.
👉🏽Get out. The power of being outside in sunshine and fresh air cannot be overstated. Sunshine boosts vitamin D and serotonin, which improve your mood. Smelling flowers or cut grass, breathing fresh air, and playing in the sand or a park have real benefits for our mood, too. It feels good because it IS good.
👉🏽Create Free TIme and space. You need the time off from work and obligations sometimes. And you probably have a bunch of little things to do around the house or in your hometown that would lower your stress and bring a smile to your face. Catch up on annual appointments. Sit in the sun and read a book all day.
👉🏽Focus on sleep. It’s easy to get so stressed that you stay up half the night worrying – then spend the day trying to make everybody happy (except yourself). Research shows that it’s helpful to go to bed and to arise at the same time each day, even on off days from work. Building a routine is essential to establishing healthy sleep patterns – which are essential for mental and physical wellbeing.
If you’re having an issue that persists, remember you don’t have to go it alone. Seek a counselor’s help, just like you would any other expert’s advice with a challenge.
Let the sunshine in. You deserve to absolutely bask in it.
It’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.
Find out more @
Personal growth and personal health are essential, so let’s weave them together for maximum impact!
I hope you get inspired by this list of 5 Ways to Grow through fitness.
Pick a challenge in these aspects of everyday life and go for it.
1. Outdoors. Is there a hike in your area that’s always appealed to you but intimidated you at the same time? Do you want to reach a new “personal best” at an outdoor activity you already enjoy, like running or golf? Exercising outdoors brings added psychological benefits.🥾 ⛷️ 🏃🏽♂️
a. Then set that as a goal you want to achieve and plan your training accordingly. You’ll need a program that gets you better at the activity combined with a program that corrects the wear and tear from the activity.
2. At the gym. Set a goal for attendance – a number of weekly visits that will take a little more effort than might be comfortable. For instance, if you’ve been going twice a week, then try to make it three times a week. Or, you venture into a program that completely challenges your body, mind, and spirit to bring everything back into as balanced as possible.🙋🏽
3. Cooking. Can you complete your weekly shopping without buying anything that comes in a box? Whole foods, produce, and healthy proteins line the perimeter of most grocery stores. So, it’s easy to avoid all the over-processed junk if you stay away from the aisles of boxes, cans, and bags with long lists of ingredients you can’t pronounce.
4. Stress management. If you’re already meditating or praying regularly, take deliberate steps to go deeper in your practice – like reading a book by a mindfulness or spiritual leader you respect. If you’re not, start now and start small. Just a couple of minutes in the morning can make all the difference in helping you stay focused and grateful all day.
5. Play more. Let the spirit of change take you back to childhood when you had summer vacations from school. You rode your bike, played ball with friends, and threw frisbees in the park. And now you can GROW FORWARD by repeating these little steps from the past. Smile, laugh, and have a good time! It’s good for you.
a. And then, after each session, thank your body for accomplishing these activities by taking a little time to use exercises and stretches that rebalance it so that you can do more play!
Tap into the change and refocus now that summer is gone. It truly is the season for growth, so don’t miss out.
P.S. Check out my son and me. This little 6-year-old little man did a 3-mile hike on the Bright Angle trial in Grand Canyon. The beginning of this trail is a 1000-foot descent and ascent. We all naturally desire growth, and when we are young, we don’t think twice.
It’s still there now that you are older, but you gotta choose growth.
It’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.
Find out more @
Ever wondered how your body's connective tissue might be playing a crucial role in your overall … [Read More] about Boost Immunity By Working Out Like This
The bench press, chest press, and push have a lot of different names, but it is essentially the same … [Read More] about Mastering the Push Pattern: It’s Not Just For Your Pecs
Are you frustrated with not being able to perform at your best? Age might not be the main culprit! … [Read More] about The Critical Link Between Therapy and Exercise for Peak Performance
