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Erik's Weekly Fitness Tip | Do You Have A Fitness Goal?

 

I am sorry to say this but I have some devastating news to deliver. Without fitness goals, your health will suffer.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY 'FITNESS' GOAL?

Here are some examples of fitness-related goals that I have heard clients mention: squat 300 lbs., rehab an injury, look like a million bucks at my class reunion, complete a marathon, or get fit for my daughter's wedding. The more specific your goal is, the better. It's also good to have a realistic date in mind for achieving that goal.  

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE FITNESS GOALS?

Because it's rare for people to do things just for the heck of it. Goals give you the gumption to get up at 5 a.m. for that intense spin class or avoid getting up for seconds at the buffet line. Having that one goal in your mind will help you make healthy decisions, even when you are tired or worn out. 

WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I ACHIEVE MY FITNESS GOAL? 

You create another one! Goals are the fuel behind your success--without them, you just are just meandering around. Stop meandering, set your fitness goal, and GOAL GET 'EM! 

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Erik's Weekly Fitness Tip | Free Your Mind

 

Riddle Me This

How many times a day do you let the people in your life: co-workers, family members, social media followers, your inner voice, dictate how you feel? If the answer is “too damn many”, please keep reading. 

Mindset

Having the RIGHT MINDSET is the most important thing you can do for yourself. Too many of us usually let our surrounding environment dictate how we feel, when in reality we should always be the ones in control. The RIGHT MINDSET is your best defense against the obstacles that life will inevitably throw your way.

SO WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE THE RIGHT MINDSET?

  • Remaining optimistic
  • Maintaining a positive attitude
  • Staying in control of your emotions
  • Being proactive - rather than reactive 

Learning to control your thoughts, emotions and actions at all times puts you in a position of power. Becoming less occupied with the opinions of others will leave you more time to focus on actually reaching your goals. The naysayers, there will always be naysayers, will no longer have any say in your level of success.

OK I’M READY, BUT HOW DO I GET THE RIGHT MINDSET? 

Just like everything else in life you want to be great at, this behavior will not be mastered in a day. Instead, it requires lots of patience and even more practice.

That being said, I do have one tip for you on how to get started: become aware of your own thought process. If you feel yourself going down the negative rabbit hole—pull yourself back into the position of power. Pay attention to the triggers that tend to lead you astray and then tell them to go away. Remember that YOU are the one in the driver’s seat. Don’t be afraid to grab that wheel and steer yourself back into the position of power. If you can learn to control the six inches between your ears, the rest of your life will get a hell of a lot easier, I guarantee it.

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Erik's Weekly Fitness Tip | Conditioning - What You Need To Know

 

Conditioning

Let me start by giving you my definition of conditioning. It is when your heart rate is jacked, your lungs are on fire, your legs are burning and you are wishing to be any other place but here.  These types of workouts can go from as little as 5 minutes up to 15-20 minutes, easy is never part of the equation when it comes to conditioning work.

Conditioning work is often thought of as the main priority in fitness plans, it shouldn’t be.  Strength should always be your main focus. Besides, the stronger you are the better you will become when you add in your conditioning work to your routine.

Tools Of The Trade

You have some choices when it comes to conditioning tools.  If you have accumulated some injuries I would suggest sticking to a stationary bike or sled.  You don’t need more than 2 sessions a week to see progress.  Keep your approach straightforward, 20-60 seconds on a hard effort and take a break.  

  • Stationary bike
  • Sled
  • Track
  • Hills
  • Bleachers
  • Kettlebells

Spring is right around the corner. This is the time when most people start thinking they need to take off a few pounds to get ready for summer.  Besides eating right, conditioning work offers you a great way to ready yourself for summer.  

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