I just read an article that stated that over-training ages the body. This is something that I do agree on. Your body must recover in order to improve.
However, this only has a little to do with what I’d like to talk about today. Now, there is just one word that will bring success to anything you do. Take a guess….
Well…
It’s AWARENESS.
You need to be Aware of what you are doing.
If you are over-training you should be aware. Your body will tell you. You will seem more tired, can’t perform as well as you have in the past, etc. Many people that over train are addicted and feel guilty if they miss out on a workout. Even highly trained athletes need time to recover.
Does your workouts bring progressive results? Are you just doing the same thing that you’ve always been doing? You must be AWARE of your progress, your goals. Hey, if you are happy with your body and current fitness level then all you need to do is maintain it. If not you have to realize that more action is required.
When you exercise do you focus on what you are doing? Or do you just go through the motions. If you are too busy talking during your workout you aren’t exercising hard enough. Save the chatter until after class, or at least bring it to a minimum between sets.
Here is some other life examples relating to Awareness;
Driving. Sure speed kills but it’s not the real culprit in most accidents. I do have a beef about the government’s campaign against speed. The main factor here is lack of awareness. Be aware of your surroundings, the conditions and the idiot in front of you. Stay off your cell phone. You can’t see what’s in front of you if you have your head down while you’re texting. You should be able to react in time when that car barrels through the stop sign at the intersection ahead.
How many people have you seen cross the street without looking? Pedestrian vs Auto – the latter wins all the time.
I help teach self-defense. Awareness is a key factor in keeping yourself Alive and out of trouble. A predator looks for an easy target. They rely on the element of surprise. Many people look at the ground while walking. Even more are too busy looking at their smartphones than noticing what’s around them.
Are you engaged in your work? School work? Being aware of what you have to do and planning for the task(s) in hand results in success. Successful people have goals and are aware of what they need to do to get there.
CONCLUSION
To get results you must be AWARE. Know where you are and what you need to do to accomplish your goals. Visualize what you are trying to achieve.
Studies have shown that without the proper nutrients and exercise, your body will age about 6 months EXTRA for every year that passes! If you are 50 you will look and feel like your 55! So much for the 50 is the new 40….. Your body is not a clock. People are tired and overweight not because they are old it’s because they eat, think and move like an old person. As I explained last time - Everything in the universe either grows or dies. You must continue to grow - and NOT in fat.... Stay focused - it’s your mental attitude and a healthy lifestyle that will get you there.
You really must be AWARE!
