How many hours of your day are filled with things that are not constructive or productive? I challenge you to take half an hour and fill it with something that can literally add years to your life – exercise.
As we are about to close off the first quarter of 2020, I’m going to put my tough trainer hat on and send out some tough love to this incredible community. My mission is to help others and positively impact the lives of as many people as possible. I truly believe that we are capable of doing amazing things, but not all of us are treating our minds and bodies with the care and respect they deserve to allow our ultimate potential to shine through. Everyone deserves to be fit, healthy, strong and confident, and this means that we must invest time and effort into ourselves to maintain and develop our minds and bodies. And let me remind you that taking time for ourselves is not selfish! It’s a necessity!
As a coach for almost 10 years, I have heard many reasons why people avoid exercise. But most of them can be categorized in one of three main themes: lack of time, resources or comfort. All of these excuses are lies wrapped in a reason. And I want to challenge these negative thoughts.
Those who think that they lack time will say, “My kids have too many after-school commitments, I don’t have time after work, or the fitness class is too late.” If this is you, ask yourself how many times do you sit and scroll through social media? How many times do you “Netflix and chill?” How many hours of your day are filled with nonessential tasks that add nothing to your life when 30 minutes of exercise a day can literally add years to your life? Everyone is given the same 24 hours in the day, and CEOs of major companies find time to move their bodies. Why can’t you? If you really want to do something, YOU WILL FIND THE TIME! I challenge you to revisit your schedule and block out non-negotiable YOU time and then manage everything else around that. You don’t need to join a gym or get a membership; you just need to move! Run, walk or download a workout on YouTube. Move your body! No excuses!
Those who think they lack resources will say, “I don’t have help with the kids; I’m too tired after work, and I need my sleep. It is too expensive to join.” If this is you, instead of blaming your lack or resources, start being resourceful. The great thing about our problems is that we are often the solution. Talk about your problems with your close friends, family, spouse or trainer, and brainstorm ways to make it work so that you can get 30 minutes of exercise in every day. At Camp Gladiator, we welcome your children to come to camp, so if not having a place for the kids is your problem, then come on over!
Those who lack self-confidence or comfort will say, “I’m not fit enough for that. I don’t know what to do; I don’t want to feel embarrassed, or it’s too hot/cold outside.” If this is you, I mean this next phrase in the most loving and kind way possible – you have to suck it up! You don’t need to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great! Don’t compare yourself to anyone; run your own race at your own pace. You were never meant to stay where you are right now. We are all meant to develop, grow and become greater beyond our current comprehension. Complacency and staying in your comfort zone will kill your potential. The feeling of being scared and out of your depth is an opportunity for growth and to be more! Do not let your negative thoughts hold you back from the endless possibilities that await you. GO FOR IT!
If you want a place to start or restart your health and fitness journey, come visit your local Lake Nona Camp Gladiator Community. We will welcome, encourage and support you, all while burning calories and getting fitter, faster and stronger!
