Monday, January 5, 2009

What's My Real Goal

In this session I want to talk about something that is very important in reaching your body perfection. It is a question that you must be able to answer in my opinion even before you set foot in a gym or begin any type of home regiment. And that question is.... "What is your goal in training?"
I know this question sounds simple but it is one that I have found most do not consider. Most will just tell you that they want to get in shape. Okay... that is fine. But, what does that mean? In order to truly reach your body perfection you have to be able to answer this question with more than, "I want to get in shape". What ever your goal is will determine "how" you train. If you want to get ready for a mini marathon then you do not train like a golfer. If you want to get in shape so that you can play more with the grandchildren then you do not have to train like a wrestler. I use these extremes because the goal that you want to attain will determine what is needed for your training. Any "real" trainer worth his or her weight will ask you this before they start you on a training regiment.
If your goal is to strengthen your hip after a major surgery then your trainer should not have you trying to run sprints. So, you have to ask yourself what is it that you truly want to achieve. You do not have to be "solid muscle" with so many cuts that they could use your body for an anatomy chart to be in shape. Now if that is your goal that is a different story but for most this is not the case. For most they want to loose weight in order to improve their way of life and relieve the stress on their heart and joints. You will still have to work and work hard but you do not have to go overboard.
So going forward think about what your true goal is and remember a true and realistic goal is one that you can do for the rest of your life. So be smart, keep it simple and stay consistent. And you WILL reach your body perfection. God bless!!!

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