As 2012 comes to a close, I think back to what an amazing
year it has been. I reflect back on all the profound changes in my personal
life, and the huge changes that happened to the awesome people who have employed
my services for strength training, core conditioning, athletic testing,
assisted stretch, cardio and program design. Big high fives! I feel very lucky
that so many unique and interesting people hire me to help lead them towards a life of fitness. But actually… they are the
ones who have done all the hard work… I’m
just merely count the reps.
I get a real sense of accomplishment when I look through my
2012 calendar and see how far they all have come. I’m proud to say that every
single one of my clients have moved forward in their fitness, and none of them injured: either in the gym, or out playing and doing what they love
best. This to me is a great success and a winning combination of training,
goal setting, consistency, balance and execution. Go TEAM!
You may be reading here for some words of wisdom for your
fitness program in 2013. Perhaps looking for something interesting to add into
your New Year’s Resolutions? Well, here it is: …. “Forget About Making Fitness Resolutions!!!”
Don’t put unrealistic pressure on
yourself to achieve whimsical goals on December 31st. Enjoy your seasonal holiday.
Spend time with your loved ones. Enjoy yourself whether it be eating a few
taboo foods, getting out for a walk, skiing the slopes, sleeping in late, riding
your bike, doing some weights, swimming at the pool, booking a massage, or curling
up next to the fire with a good book or a movie. My point: Enjoy Yourself.
I say this because every effective wellness/fitness/athletic regime requires taking time off for you recharge and to come back
stronger, faster, better. This in the athletic world this is called periodization. Many
think that when you train there should always be a linear line of progress
heading steadily up. But actually this isn’t the case. The best way I can
describe a good health regime is more like the tide in the ocean. It has
a rhythm; a flow up, and a flow down. Ideally, the progress should be overall
in a positive direction, but for many now might be the time to allow the water to rush
back into the ocean. And instead of fighting against the current, you
should allow yourself to rest, and use the momentum of the next tide coming in to
push you forward. Almost every time I've seen people come back with increased energy… and most importantly consistency
and longevity.
Last, goal setting is a really important part of any fitness
or athletic program. However, it just doesn’t have to be done right now while
you are soaking up the seasonal festivities. If you’d like a tip on how to be
most effective with goal setting, here’s a guide that will help you get the
most of your planning. Be “SMART”. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant,
and Timely. Try to address each aspect of this acronym and apply it to your goals/program.
And remember… A goal without a timeline
…. is just a wish.
Happy Holidays and here’s to your health in 2013.
CH
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