What most people don’t realize about
fitness is that it’s a lifestyle. Fitness is not something you pick up and put
down like the Sunday paper. With a “pick up, put down” attitude towards
fitness, you’re likely to have peaks and valleys in regards to your level of
fitness. In my opinion, the most important aspect of anyone’s life is their
health. Without good health, it’s almost impossible to enjoy life. Who wants to
be bound to a wheelchair, take numerous medications, or simply not feel good on
a daily basis? Nobody! I’m not saying life won’t throw you a few curve balls
and present challenges; however, it’s in our control we deal with our life.
Nothing should keep you from finding fitness.
As a personal fitness trainer, you hear many
excuses about why people don’t exercise. Listening to some of these excuses
made me question what quality of life people want. Make no mistake about it!
This is not about being so skinny that your rib cage pierces your skin, or
having so many muscles that you have to buy a new wardrobe. This is about
having an attitude, that on a daily basis, your overall health is your primary
focus. This is reflected in the amount of exercise you partake in, your dietary
habits and the amount of stress you deal with daily. Each of these factors
contributes to your level of fitness.
So, how can you overhaul your life and
create a lifestyle of fitness? Well, you take small steps. That tool between
your two shoulders is a powerful weapon. What your mind focuses on usually
comes to fruition at some point in your life. Therefore, visualize how you want
to look and feel. Once you plant the seed of fitness, your body begins to align
itself with your attitude. Lastly, you must put in the work required to see the
change you desire. I’m not just referring to weight training, jogging or taking
a yoga class. You must harness your diet. You must also eliminate anything or
anyone in your life that opposes your positive thinking and fitness goals. Exercise with like-minded people, or hire a
certified personal fitness trainer. Find time at some point in the day to just
clear your mind. These steps will help create great daily habits and a
lifestyle of fitness. Once you have found a system that works for you, stick to
it. After a few weeks, you will notice that your new habits will become a part
of your everyday life.
