A few years back I watched a t.v. commercial with my mouth
drooping to my chest. It was a commercial for a product
that claimed to get a person into top physical form by
simply laying on a table and letting the table do the
workout for you.
I don't have the full story about this magic table. I
understand that it moved your muscle for you and used some
electrical stimulation. Are you kidding me? How about the
electrical stimulation to get your arse off the couch and
actually do something?
Have we become so afraid of the concept of hard work that
it's just too much to help ourselves by moving to get our
bodies and minds into the best shape of our lives? After
spending my entire adult life challenging people to become
their best physically and mentally it scares me to see some
of the products and promises that individuals and companies
are marketing in the name of health and exercise.
We should clear up a few things right here.
Reasonable fact #1- It is good to move. Movement creates
energy and energy is what we all need to fill our lives
with a passion and a doing that is so necessary to making
this time on the planet truly special
Reasonable fact #2- There are no short cuts for hard work
and will to get better.All of these fitness gimmicks and
Bulls--t promises that these people and companies make are
just that, Bulls--t Don't get suckered in and just plan to
get out and get moving
Reasonable fact #3- We are a movement seeking mechanism.
Movement gets it all going and gives us thirst for more of
the same good feeling. Not only do we engage our bodies
when we get moving but our thought processes and our
creative energies are also stimulated. It can be as easy as
going outside for a short walk and filling your lungs with
some fresh air and letting the sun beat down on your face
for a few minutes. All it takes is a bit of desire and
taking the first step
Reasonable fact #4- Movement creates accomplishment. The
simple fact of engaging mind and body sets things in motion
that would not have been set in motion by playing a video
game or watching the 125th episode of Law and Order. If
you're interested in small progresses in your personal
life, business life, and your happiness meter be sure to
start moving on a regular basis.
Reasonable fact #5- if it sounds to crazy to be true, it
probably is. Over the past few years I've consistently
marveled at the incredible stories and short cuts that I've
heard that actually claim to make people healthier. Much of
it is really a load of Bull. Trust your first instinct and
change the channel or just tell the person who might be
telling you about the newest fitness revolution to just "
shut up". Do that person a further favor by telling them to
be a bit less gullible. You might make them think. If not,
send them over to me and I can talk to them about some
Florida swampland that I can sell them for development.
Reasonable fact #6- There is no quick fix. Fitness requires
commitment and should become a lifestyle not just the fad
of the month exercise or diet. We would all be well served
to live by the words of a famous recovery program and start
to live one day at a time. Look for consistent behavior and
doable results for yourself. Sticking to a doable plan and
giving yourself credit and rewards along the way are a good
way to stay the course. Don't expect too much and don't
worry about the person next to you in your fitness class.
Do this for you and be happy with your effort and your
results. Give yourself credit for just doing. It will lead
to more doing and bigger and better things.
Learn to be happy with who you are.in your fitness quest
and in life in general. All too often we are too interested
in comparing ourselves to others. Make your journey to
fitness and health a very personal journey. It's important
to do this for you because that's all that matters. Keep
your eyes on the prize, you and your improved health, and
you will build a slow but sure momentum to take you to some
very enjoyable results. Be reasonable in your expectations
for yourself and your goals will start to become more
doable. Remember, your looking for your best you and your
best effort. It's all you can do.
Fred Nicklaus
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