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Tag: Motivation

  • Monday Motivation

    No matter how difficult or unrealistic a task appears in the beginning… Try it! Challenge Yourself! You just might be surprised! How will you challenge yourself this week?

  • Monday Motivation

    If the dance of the run isn’t fun then discover another dance, because without fun the good of the run is undone, and a suffering runner always quits, sooner or later. Make exercise fun, do an activity that brings you pleasure and joy. Evolved individuals Avoid extremes, Avoid extravagance, Avoid excess. — Tao Te Ching,…

  • Motivation Monday

    How will you sweat this week? Pushing through intervals during Spin class, Punching and jabbing during Kick-Boxing class, Conquering your PR the next time you weight lift, Running the trails, Rowing the next 2,000 meters with your crew,  or Increasing your flexibility during Hot Yoga? Do it now – Do it often – No Regrets!

  • Motivation Monday

    What is your favorite type of exercise? Are you a runner, cyclist, rower, swimmer, or olympic weightlifter? Whatever it may be, do it well, and do it often. Make IT your greatest metaphor for life.  

  • Motivation Monday

    What is your Fitness Challenge this week? Checking in at the gym for 30-60 min. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday? Trying a Spin class or Cross Fit circuit? Preparing for an athletic competition: marathon, triathlon, or bodybuilding event? Be Strong, but safe…  Test Your Limits, but don’t overdo it… and See Where Your Body Takes You!

  • Motivation Monday

    Today is the start of a new week, a new month, and S U M M E R  As we embark on this new week, month, and season, strive to have SELF RESPECT in all areas of your life:  health and well-being, career, family, and friends.

  • S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Success

    How will you stay motivated and reach your fitness goals this week? Create a S.M.A.R.T. Goal! S pecific:  Be clear and concise about what you will accomplish. M easurable:  Determine how you will track your progress. A ction-oriented:  Attest what steps or actions you will need to complete. R ealistic:  Confirm your goal is physically possible,…

  • Smart Play: Part 2

    Do you need to increase your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand:  Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each exercise must take only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short duration exercises combat…

  • Smart Play: Part 1

    Do you need a increase in your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand:  Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each exercise must take only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short…

  • Gym Time!

    It is time to hit the gym – How will you survive? 6 Tips to Make Your Gym Time FUN Get a gym buddy A friend will motivate you to go to the gym and break a sweat, and he/she may teach you a few new exercises to add to your routine. Free Weights Vs. Machines Free Weights:  Pros – Target a…