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Commitment and Attitude Are a Way of Life!
Commitment and Attitude are More Than a Choice
While reading my latest book, “Sell or Be Sold,” two chapters of the book hit me. They addressed why commitment was so important and how a positive attitude is one of the most powerful traits in the world. Commitment is a difficult concept to master. It is as hard for me as anyone else. It has never been easy for me, from writing blog posts to keeping my nose to the grindstone daily. The harder the task at hand, the harder it is to stay committed for the long term.
Unveiling the Power of Commitment
But I know that nothing great can be done without commitment. Committing is the first and essential ingredient to creating value. It is how we stick our foot in the ground and change our direction for the better. It is the thing behind the scenes of every fantastic accomplishment. But it is the never-ending early mornings that make a dream come true. It is how a business is built and grown for a lifetime.
Excellence and Unmatched Service
Commitment takes work, day in and day out. It takes a rock-solid mindset. It takes effort, and I will not stop working until you have the best results from Smart Strength! Commit to clients, commit to excellence, commit to the best service and products in the fitness world. This is my pledge, day in and day out.
We all choose attitude daily, affecting how we see the world and how it sees us. More than any other virtue, attitude touches every aspect of life. Everyone appreciates a positive attitude. The world opens up for those who exude positivity. Likewise, the world is very gloomy for those with a negative attitude.
Unveiling the Influence of Attitude
Just think of your favourite people you encounter each day… I bet the one commonality they all have is a positive attitude. And the people you avoid probably all share a negative attitude…. It’s important to recognize the influence of your attitude.
Attitude Shapes Health and Happiness
Attitude is so important it even affects our health. Research shows that smiling, even if forced, releases dopamine (the happy neurotransmitter). Likewise, negative attitudes cause stress, releasing cortisol (one of our stress hormones), which stores fat and releases glucose into the bloodstream, causing insulin spikes and making you feel less than optimal overall.
Sometimes, I forget how important attitude is, and sometimes it goes negative. But I am so blessed to be surrounded by the best people in the world who constantly beam smiles and positivity my way. Embracing a positive attitude is crucial for personal growth and well-being.
As I navigate life’s challenges, I am grateful to have the support of those around me, especially with the guidance of the best trainer in Albion. It is a never-ending process, but commit to a positive attitude, and your life will improve.
Work Smarter, not Harder.
Your Trainer,
Alex
Overcoming Life’s Setbacks with Smart Strength
Dealing with setbacks
Everyone experiences it. It’s how we deal with it that matters. I am talking about setbacks in life. They come in all shapes and sizes. They come in every conceivable area of life. Work, love, finances, and fitness, to name a few.
A wise friend once told me that the path to success is never a linear rise. It is a million micro-adjustments, but it will trend upward if you do it right. Continuous learning and adjusting will give you that upward trend.
In the world of fitness, this is no different. I have had many clients over the years who have had setbacks. Sometimes, it’s a hectic schedule, sometimes an injury, and sometimes a significant life change that puts their fitness on temporary pause. But the key is not to let the setback last. At Smart Strength, I want to give you the tools to help you overcome these lapses and still bounce back into the fitness routine when the “dust” of a setback finally settles.
That means that everyone goes through setbacks. Even the most successful, driven people go through setbacks… daily. As I said, what you do after the setback matters. Especially in the context of strength training, matters.
These words are even more true now, as we have all had to deal with some setbacks. Remember, it happens to all of us…. But it’s what we do after the setback that counts.
I am no different…. I have felt the burden of setbacks but chose to bounce back! If you want to join me on the bouncing back journey, please get in touch with me.
Work Smarter, not harder.
Your Trainer,
Alex
Getting “Real” with yourself
Let Us be Honest, Getting Real With Yourself is Hard
Shoot, it’s downright miserable sometimes, and that is exactly why we avoid it. But if we can’t be honest with ourselves, how can we expect to ever change? There are a million areas in which you can choose to be honest or dishonest with yourself, but for the sake of this blog, we are focusing on fitness and diet.
Fitness
Most clients have no problem pushing themselves hard during a training session. Once they walk through the door and hit the warmup routine, they know it’s game time. But what are you doing the other 23 hours of your day? What are you doing the other 5 days of the week?
Are you constantly moving for work? And you are chasing kids from point A to point B? Are you taking a walk around the neighborhood or downtown? Or are you sedentary?
Are you stretching and foam rolling on your days off? Are you icing!? Proper recovery is essential for growth and gains. Strength takes years to build and requires constant maintenance. Atrophy begins in as little as 48 hours of inactivity.
Not fair but that is the reality.
Diet
What you put into your body matters. All of it. Snacks, liquids, meals, etc. Only you can decide what your ideal body image is, and only you can make that happen through how you choose to fuel your body. Only you can decide how much of your diet are you willing to change. How much you are going to alter your food and drink lifestyle to achieve your goals? Realize it is damn hard to earn and maintain a “fit” body image, and the diet component needs to be on point, day in and day out.
Be honest with yourself, are you doing that?
Action Item
Get yourself a journal and start writing your innermost thoughts in it. This is a difficult habit to create, realize that, and do not beat yourself up if you happen to miss a day or two. The point is to get used to being “real” with yourself, in a safe environment. Practice writing out what happened that day or weekend. Do it often, daily would be best! There is no right or wrong, just flow.
They are your thoughts, your opinions, do not write what you think others would like to hear… Be ruthlessly honest! After you have taken the courageous step of committing your thoughts to paper, read it over. This combination of journaling and reflection creates associations and memories in your brain.
Stick with it, it will get easier as time goes by. Also, it will start to manifest itself in your daily life. You will realize some of your weaknesses in real time and catch yourself.
You will start to think about the future, and what it will feel like to have to account for your actions in your journal later. Getting real with yourself on paper will soon lead to getting real with yourself in real life!
If you’re committed to mastering the powerful skill of honesty with yourself, small group training becomes a dynamic platform for self-discovery. And if you know exactly who you are, you can walk through life with the ultimate confidence. If you know exactly how hard you have worked… when you truly earn something, no one can take that away from you!
P.S. If you enjoyed this article, forward it to anyone you know who could benefit from the message.
P.P.S. If you are interested in starting a journal, but do not yet have one, I have just the one for you! Mention this to me next session to receive your free “Wealth Management Journal.”
Your trainer,
Alex
Safely Embrace the Summer Workout: Tips for Exercising in the Heat
Exercising in the Heat: At Smart Strength
Since we are still under construction here at Smart Strength, and our state has closed fitness clubs, many of us are returning to traditional modes to get our fitness fix. Walks, jogs, swims, or even good old gardening are hot on everyone’s agenda this time of year. The weather has shifted gears, and we need to take a few minutes to talk about how to exercise safely in the heat.
Unveiling the Science of Summer Fitness
You should address a couple of physiological changes when exercising in hot environments. Acclimatization is a simple yet essential rule when working out in the heat. And we need to expose ourselves to the heat in increments. Limit your intensity and time in the heat early on. After a few days of training in the heat, you can increase your intensity and time and monitor your feelings. After a few weeks, you will be fully acclimated and probably supporting a nice tan too!
Secrets of Hydration for Effective Heat Exercise
Hydration is key to working out in the heat. It goes without saying that as we get hot, we sweat. This is one of our physiological mechanisms to help cool us down through the evaporation of sweat from the body. It’s the same reason you feel chilled after getting out of a pool and letting yourself “air-dry.” What is not understood by most people is just how much sweat and water you need to replace the loss. The best way to combat this is to drink water early and often throughout the day. Don’t try and gulp it all down right before your workout. That will make you feel bloated and won’t effectively hydrate you.
The Crucial Link Between Blood Viscosity and Summer Exercise
Another aspect of hydration that is especially important in hot environments is how it affects our blood and its viscosity. Think of lava. We have all seen two images: slow-oozing and fast-flowing hot lava. That is a difference in viscosity. As we exercise and heat up, our blood does similar things. It becomes thinner and more fluid due to increased heat and flow. We need water more than ever to help support this. Because of dehydration, our blood gets thicker and more challenging to push throughout our bodies, therefore not delivering as much oxygen to the tissues and waste removal from the tissues, affecting our performance… and making us feel ill.
Overcoming Challenges with Acclimatization and Hydration
Do not fear the outdoors and sunny weather, however. These topics can all be resolved with proper acclimatization and hydration. Plus, we all know and love the positive aspects of working out in the summertime sun. We feel nice and limber and enjoy the long, beautiful days.
I can’t wait to see you in beautiful downtown Albion. Next time, we can train inside with the AC running at the Smart Strength Growth and Conditioning.
Work Smarter, not harder!
Overcoming Gym Intimidation and Weightlifting Fears with Expert Guidance
Removing Barriers of Entry to the Weight Room: Intimidation
An ongoing series (1 of 3)
If you are new to the Gym world and weight lifting, it can be intimidating, uncomfortable, and even scary at times. This is normal. These posts will address the common concerns of clients and try to highlight the facts over fears of weightlifting at Smart Strength.
Gym Intimidation
I vividly remember the first time I entered the high school weight room as a husky, uncoordinated middle schooler. In addition to my uncertainties, I had to face the “cool kids” of the school throwing around iron and looking Fly. It was extremely uncomfortable and made me so nervous I was sick to my stomach. I am guessing most of you have had a similar experience somewhere along your fitness journey.
Creating Fearless Entry into the Weight Room Culture
These scenarios often act as barriers to entry into the weight room. We recently surveyed what people do and do not like about working out.
The top 2 things people feared about working out were “working out in front of others” and “feeling judged.” Simply put, almost everyone has these concerns about the weight room atmosphere.
I have observed from my personal experiences. This is a common theme at every gym where I have worked, especially for newcomers to the weight room culture. That is why I want to do it differently when building Smart Strength. I wanted to eliminate as many barriers to entry as possible for potential clients.
Personalized Excellence
We have created a very intimate setting. We only offer personal training or small group training sessions to ensure the most comfortable atmosphere possible for our clients. Our coaching is the industry leader in being professional, personable, and respectful of each client and their abilities. We are here to help. We are here to do whatever we possibly can to see that you accomplish your fitness goals.
Building Trust Through Understanding
When I coach a client, I am responsible for being as welcoming, understanding, and relatable to them as possible. I develop strong relationships with clients by working hard to get to know them. There is no room for intimidation at Smart Strength, and we work daily to eliminate anything that might create an intimidating atmosphere for our clients.
From Middle School Awkwardness to Fitness Confidence
If I am ever the source of intimidation, please rest assured I do not mean to be. All you have to do is think of that Chubby, uncoordinated middle schooler, and BOOM intimidated no more 😊 Oh. I also used to rock a Pineapple haircut with 3-inch bangs, so rest assured, no judgment here…
Uncomfortable
Not only are some lifts physically uncomfortable for some (Squatting with a barbell across the back immediately comes to mind), but they can make us mentally uncomfortable, too.
Redefining Fitness with Pain-Free Approach
At Smart Strength, we do not preach or follow the adage, “No pain, no gain.” We do not believe that it must hurt to be effective. We do not even believe or prescribe Burpees… We are not here to intimidate or make you mentally uncomfortable. Our Strength training is all about making exercise fun and enjoyable. There is always 2-way communication, so if you ever have anything on your mind, please let us know so we can accommodate it ASAP.
Adaptable Fitness at Smart Strength
We are educated in our fitness. If a client does not like a particular lift, cannot perform the exercise, or does not feel like doing that sort of thing today, no problem. We can always modify or substitute an exercise for something that accomplishes the same goal. Variety is the spice of life!
Navigating the Uncomfortable
Something uncomfortable but, if programmed and managed correctly, can be drastically minimized is DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). Every person has a different pain tolerance and perception of this pain. Many newcomers are shocked at the feeling of soreness and pain of shocked muscle groups that have suddenly been brought back to life.
Smart Strength’s Guide to DOMS
DOMS is perfectly normal, natural, and to be expected. In almost all cases, it will subside in a few days. As we continue to train, the DOMS will become less and less severe. Ice, Ibuprofen, a proper diet, and good sleep will help you overcome these initial bouts of DOMS.
Minimizing DOMS for a Painless Fitness Journey
To help minimize the harmful effects of DOMS, we continually assess new clients to see their current fitness level so we do not over-prescribe exercises or initially administer too much load on the muscles. We respect each client’s susceptibility to DOMS and work tirelessly on our programming to ensure we deliver a great workout without causing extreme DOMS and pain.
Beyond DOMS – Embracing Consistency in Your Fitness
Once you have committed to a workout routine for an extended amount of time, you will rarely experience DOMS, and it may even bum you out that you haven’t been sore in a while… I know it seems crazy, but I hear this comment a lot from experienced clients.
Navigating Gym Confusion
Another source of discomfort is not knowing what to do in a gym. We will call this Gym confusion. Unfortunately, gym culture has taken on a life of its own, with unique jargon, acronyms, and clothing styles….. We do not embrace the CrossFit culture here, we do not judge the style of clothing you wear, we do not endorse gym selfies, and we don’t even have mirrors in the facility.
Scientific Education to Becoming a Weight Room Veteran
We offer scientific education on exercise equipment and take the time to orient you to everything you need to know to be a weight room veteran. Your program may seem a different language to you initially, but after training and education with your coach, you can read, write, and speak fluently! It may even spark an interest in you that you never knew existed…
Empowering Your Fitness Journey with Supportive Coaching
Scary- We all have fears. They range in scope and severity. Fear and anxiety in the weight room are things that we can and will overcome together. This is why our gym trainers are here: to help you overcome any barrier you may encounter in your fitness journey.
Some of the most common fears I hear from clients are related to injury. The ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) and several other governing bodies have published findings regarding injury rates due to weight/resistance training.
The ACSM has different categories (ranging from strain and sprain to catastrophic, including sudden cardiac arrest, injury requiring hospitalization, and death).
Understanding the Reality of Injuries in Fitness
Research shows that minor injuries are the most common. But we can reduce these significantly when a professional monitors the exercise session.
Catastrophic injuries are extremely rare (even though they are often publicized). The prevalence rate ranges from 1 in 50,000 to 1 in 1.5 million depending on which governing body you reference, which age group you analyze, and which gender (males are twice as likely to suffer a catastrophic event, and no, that is not due to having a smaller brain, but rather an increased likelihood of a cardiovascular event).
Fearless Pursuit of Goals at Smart Strength
Another fear that clients experience is fear of failure. Failure in the weight room comes in several forms. Failure 1 is coming up short of our fitness goals, of failing to execute a lift properly or failing to hit or exceed a Personal record. A good coach and a proper perspective can help remedy these fears very quickly.
Embracing the Challenge: From Goal Failures to Max Rep Triumphs
Failure 2 is a different kind of experience. This is reserved for the moderate to advanced weightlifter. It is the failure to complete a rep at maximum exhaustion. Pushing your reps to failure is a learned skill. For example, falling while trying to attempt a barbell squat, failing to extend on a deadlift, or being unable to press the barbell from your chest on a bench press. These are uncomfortable and scary when you first experience them. However, these two are easily overcome with a spotter and an experienced coach who can walk you through and ensure your safety while performing maximal lifts. I guarantee that Max Day will become your favourite day after you overcome the failure butterflies.
Smart Strength: Where Passion Meets Expertise
Smart Strength Growth and Conditioning was designed to make the fitness experience fun, exciting, and rewarding. If you have any comments or reservations, please let us know, or feel free to make an anonymous suggestion.
This is why I earned a BA in Exercise Science from Albion College.
I also earned an MS in Exercise Physiology from Michigan State University.
This is why I worked in East Lansing, Ann Arbor, New York City
That is the reason I started my own company, Smart Strength
This is why I do what I do,
To help you
Your Trainer,
Alex
Lifting Weights Without Bulking Up
I want to Lift Weights, But I am Afraid of Bulking up…
This is a concern that many of my Female clients have when starting a weight training program. If you are not one of these Females, more power to you… there are no right or wrong body types or images.
Somewhere along the line, we have been told that this “bulking up” is an inevitable byproduct of weightlifting. “People that lift weights, hefty weights, get bulky.” That is an observation not founded in science.
This type of thinking is a significant deterrent to many females, and unfortunately, this false information prevents many women from participating in weight training. This urban legend also keeps many strong females from engaging in some of the most productive and beneficial exercises, such as deadlifts, squats, and some pressing variations.
Everyone wants to feel and move better, but we do not want our bodies to change into unrecognizable, bulky and “manly” figures. Rest assured, it is possible to enjoy a robust weight training program and not turn into a muscle-bound hulk.
So How do We Weight Train Without Bulking Up?! Proper Science and Application…
When Smart Strength designs a program, it is designed just for you. We will talk about your goals and what you want to achieve. From there, we craft a program to help you reach your desired outcomes.
Throughout years of schooling and personal training experience, Smart Strength has developed a large toolbox to craft a workout routine to accomplish any goal. Not only does Smart Strength have many “tools” (exercises and lifts), but it also has many ways to implement those “tools.” Sets, Reps, tempo, and rest ratio are among other variables that will help the “tools” deliver the best results. Combine this with our attentive and hands-on coaching; you have a recipe for success.
Any exercise scientist or health professional will tell you that lifting weights provides multiple positive health benefits when appropriately done with gym training. When prescribed correctly, it can reduce fat mass, increase lean muscle mass, and create a lean, strong look… precisely what some of my female clients are after…
Let the principles of Science and sound exercise prescription guide you to your desired results. Not social media scientists, celebrities, or uninformed observers. I look forward to scheduling an assessment with you and hearing your goals.
Work Smarter, not Harder
Your Trainer,
Alex
Resolutions Through the Eyes of a Fitness Pro…
Find a Great Coach
would you try to build your home without professional fitness instructors or guidance? How about learning a new language? Cook a 5-star meal? Learning how to exercise and train properly is no different. It is not an inherent skill we are born with. Find someone who has spent their life learning how to do these things. And someone who can effectively coach you on how to do them. It will speed up the learning curve dramatically, produce better results, and help keep you moving forward while minimizing your risk of injury and setback.
The Systemic Approach of a Great Coach
Another thing a great coach will implement is a systemic way to approach and accomplish your goals. Our bodies are designed in a certain way. Our bodies consume, burn, and store energy in a certain way. It responds to different stimulus levels and repairs in specific ways. These systems are well-researched and guide proper programming and progression in the exercise world. This is a valuable skill set. This is only one example of why having a great coach is essential to making a New Year’s resolution a lasting change. Leverage the skills of private fitness coaches in Albion to give yourself the best chance at success!
The Power of Commitment
Commit- Getting in shape means different things to different people, but we all agree it is hard, no matter your goals. Realize that it will take a firm commitment to reach your goals. Strategies to improve your level of commitment include writing down your goals and displaying them where you will view them often (daily or hourly is even better). Tying your commitment to a financial incentive (this is heavily dependent on the type of person you are/ how much you value money). Tying your commitment to a health-related outcome (being able to participate in the family hike, having no reservations about the summer beach trip, or pushing back father time are all admirable goals).
Communication
Communicate with your circle & with your fitness pro.
*Communication With Your Circle is Enormous.
This is your spouse, kids, parents, friends, co-workers, and anyone you see daily. These people will either make or break your fitness experience. Even the most dedicated clients only see their coaches for a few hours a week, but the people in your circle influence your behaviour daily! Communicating with them your goals and reasons for change is very important. You will need to get these people on board significantly to give yourself the best chance at making those New Year’s resolutions stick!
If you and your spouse are not on the same page about New Year’s resolutions, that’s ok. But please communicate with each other what is acceptable and what isn’t. Your spouse shouldn’t undermine your fitness and diet goals. And trust me, I have seen this happen many times (not pretty!)
Example: If weight loss and health are goals, please get on the same page about when and how often pizza is on the menu!
*Communication With Your Fitness Pro.
Before you begin your fitness journey, any good fitness pro should ask about your goals. This starts a dialogue that should continue throughout your time spent together… It should be revisited and amended occasionally. These conversations are great tools to remind us why we started this in the first place. They are often very recharging and refocusing conversations and can be the difference between a client that fizzles out or the rare client that reaches their goals and makes the New Year’s resolution stick!
Surviving the Winter Slump
The most critical workouts will be the ones that come in late January and February, the dog days of winter. This is when shiny, glamorous New Year’s resolution motivation runs out. And all that is left is old hard work. This is when your commitment will truly be tested. This is where about 90% of people fail. And this is the make-or-break season.
Mastering the Winter Challenge
We can combat this with the right mindset, knowing what challenges await us as we dive deeper into the winter abyss. We need to give ourselves the best chance by creating support networks, having a coach or friend hold us accountable, and prominently displaying visually our goals and why we are doing this!
Pursuing Confidence in Your Fitness Goals
Fitness, weight loss, strength gain, whatever your goals may be, they are admirable and worth working for. It is truly unique to know you can feel confident in your skin and that nothing is physically holding you back from living the best life possible.
The journey is long, and the road is full of obstacles, but with these 4 nuggets of insider information, you will have the best chance at making your New Year resolutions stick!
Work Smarter, not harder.
Your Trainer,
Alex
The Future of Group Fitness Training & Your Favorite Fitness Class
This is a bit of a mystery to everyone in the fitness world. So, let’s kick around some ideas and talk about things we know will change. And try to find a way to save the workouts and community-building we all love.
Navigating the Future of Fitness
The slew of new guidelines, regulations, and laws has many wondering how will a fitness facility look when all this dust settles. One modality that will be significantly affected will be our group classes, whether it be yoga, pound, or CrossFit. Amidst these changes, the incorporation of Smart Strength becomes a crucial consideration. As we grapple with maintaining distance and adapting to safety measures, envisioning how to integrate Smart Strength Growth into these evolving fitness landscapes seamlessly becomes paramount.
The Joy of Sweat and Shared Struggles
There is something extra fun and rewarding working out amongst our peers. Sure, it’s nerve-wracking at first, but once you get a good sweat rolling and find that everyone in your class is just like you, it becomes exhilarating. We are all competitors in some way. And everyone would agree that “misery loves company.” It always helps to have a buddy going through the same pain as you; it’s fun to team up and throw your collective jabs and dirty looks at your trainer or class instructor as you huff and puff.
Challenges of Distance and Safety
But what are we to do now? Now that after two months, we have tried to stay as far away from others as possible. How are we supposed to squeeze our yoga mats into slender studios? How can we bond at our barre if only a few clients are in the building simultaneously? And most importantly, how will we possibly do burpees with respirators and gloves on???
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
There will indeed be changes to your favourite gym, but it doesn’t have to be wrong. Fitness instructors and gym owners will be put to the creative challenge, trying to make their facility safe yet still fun. Consider a brand of fitness that provides the best of both worlds. Small group personal training. With this exercise mode, you will get expert coaching and attention to detail, and you can still work with a few of your best friends or take a chance to meet new members and network.
Albion’s Small Group Training
You will get a great workout and still feel friendship and community. Small group training in Albion is perfectly positioned to offer that clean, safe environment and be as fun and productive as the old gyms we grew up loving. We are prepared for you if you’re ready to commit to fitness and results.
Always remember to “work smarter, not harder.”
Alex Harris
Taking an Outward Mindset to the Fitness Industry
Outward Mindset Role in the Fitness Industry
This is one of Smart Strengths‘ secret ingredients that makes us better and different than any other fitness experience you have had.
I was introduced to a book by a friend that talks about implementing an “Outward Mindset” toward others to help change lives… Sounds like a lot of books on the market. However, after reading, I have made a conscious effort to live with an outward mindset, and the results have been tremendous. An Outward Mindset means putting others before self. It means seeing others as people, not objects. So it means listening… listening.
The Power of an Outward Mindset
Here are some of my takeaways and action items I continually work to put in place with my clients:
The Outward Mindset Approach
-To have an Outward Mindset is to have empathy…. I am a human and have a family, setbacks, a busy schedule, and sometimes, crazy life happens… I understand. Fitness is hard, and sometimes it’s the last thing you want to do, but realize that anything is better than nothing, and there is always a compromise we can find if we communicate well.
The Genuine Support of an Outward Mindset
-An Outward Mindset always asks, “How can I help?”… and means it. Personal training with Smart Strength is not for everyone. So it’s tough, it’s demanding, it takes commitment. But if you trust me, I will always go to whatever lengths to ensure I am helping you achieve your goals.
Mindset Mastery: The Fundamental Shift for Lasting Change
-An Outward Mindset is a real way to make lasting changes. In the book, it talks about having to address mindset before trying to change behavior. Real change lies in mindset change FIRST. But If you do not believe in something, it will never take hold and not work in the long run. I agree with this and have seen this mindset change in all my clients at one time or another.
Shared Goals, Shared Success
-An Outward Mindset involves making everyone aware of what you wish to accomplish, and everyone needs to buy into the big picture. But buying into a collective result is the best way to ensure change. This means talking to everyone and letting them know what you want and how you will do it. In fitness, this can be difficult and embarrassing at times. But remember the point before: if you change your mindset and genuinely believe in the process, others will listen and feed off your commitment.
Mindset for Sustainable Fitness Growth
-The last action item that an Outward Mindset addresses is simple and accurate. Changing mindset takes time. So, it is a process, but as long as you are better at the end of every day, you cannot lose. Better, not perfect.
Work Smarter, not Harder.
Your Trainer,
Alex