Introduction
The inclusion of physical activity into your lifestyle is defined by your purpose for doing it and your personal priorities. Failing to account for the realities of our hectic schedules or
engaging in activities we don't enjoy only encourages us to avoid being
active and eats away at our self confidence. More often than not, we talk of the benefits of training
routines, or of going to the gym, however, what is important to
remember, is that the benefits of physical activity are not defined by a
place or a routine, but rather by your commitment to three simple
rules: show up, work hard, and recuperate. Being active is about
finding the balance and the activity that is right for you.
1. Show up
This
means doing what you said you would do, when you said you would do it.
If you said you were going to work out three times per week, then work
out three times per week.
Showing
up is a very important first step, but if you aren't pushing yourself, then you might as well have stayed home. You should rate your effort
on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the least amount of effort exerted,
and 10 being your maximum level of effort. With the exception of
warming up and cooling down, you should always be working at 80% of your
maximum capacity.
Never
deny yourself sleep. Physical activity tears down and impairs
important bodily functions. The recuperation process helps you repair
the damage that takes place during physical exertion and improve upon
your previous physical composition.
As long as you never stop trying, you will always be an inspiration to me. Be true to yourself and be the #BYouTful you that you already are!
As long as you never stop trying, you will always be an inspiration to me. Be true to yourself and be the #BYouTful you that you already are!