What is Fitness?
Being fit means being prepared and ready to meet the demands of a task. What is your task? Why are you exercising? If you’re like most people at the gym or in the yoga studio, you’re not a professional athlete and you’re not training for a competition. You’re there because you’ve figured out that exercise and yoga helps you meet the demands of life. For you, being fit means feeling energized throughout the day, feeling confident, looking great, having less aches and pains, feeling less stressed, and setting yourself up to be healthy now and for years to come.
You are training for life.
Now that you know why, the next question is how. How can you best train for health and fitness? It’s confusing with all the celebrity trainers, conflicting information, myths that won’t go away, and fads that come and go.
I break it down for you into six components:
Over the next six posts, I’ll define each one, explain the benefits, cut through the hype, and give you my favorite tips. You’ll understand why each component is important for your goals and you’ll have the tools to start adding them into your routine. Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone, stop wasting time and energy, and reach your goals faster? Stay tuned to find out what’s missing from your routine and why you need to stop neglecting it!
Alicia Cross is a Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, and Yoga Instructor with more than 15 years’ experience working with clients in classes and one-on-one. She is a yogi, meditator, vegan, and lifter of heavy things. If you’re ready to discover the strength and peace that comes from within, email Alicia@AliciaCrossTraining.com.
