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The Busy Trap

1/26/2014

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Observing and analyzing the lifestyle of people who live and work in Columbus and surround communities reveal several commonalities. Most folks are, to varying degrees, chronically sleep deprived, over-worked, over-scheduled, have elevated levels of stress (in excess of what is beneficial), and don’t spend enough time pursuing things to mitigate stress or be physically active.

Sound familiar?

One of the biggest contributing factors is the centerpiece in this linked article from the New York Times entitled “The ‘Busy’ Trap.” There is this compulsion we seem to have with scheduling and committing ourselves to as many events, social functions, etc., as we can. People wear there busyness as a point of pride, as if their lives are somehow more important or meaningful because of all the crap they have going on.

There is nothing inherently wrong with being busy; it is clearly part of the modern condition, espechhially living in Columbus. However, as John Wooden says, “don’t confuse activity with accomplishment.” You can commit yourself to many different things, but they won’t all enrich your life and your happiness to the same degree. Additionally, unstructured time (and sleep) allows our minds to be creative and form new associations, without having to deal with the stress of constantly running from destination to destination.

One thing scientists who study longevity have concluded is that interpersonal relationships and the sense of belonging to a larger community have a massive impact on long-term health outcomes. Therefore, if health and quality of life are important priorities for us, we really must consider how we are spending our time.
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Chase Performance, Not Fatigue

1/20/2014

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“At the end of the workout, you should feel ready to battle for the kingdom, not like the war has already been lost.” – Brett Jones

The next time I scale back your workout or tell you to shut it down early, I want you to remember this quote. I’m your coach, and I’m looking out for your best interest. We are in the results business, be that improved performance, feeling better, or looking sexier naked. Our mission is the pursuit of optimal training, not maximal training, as a means to those ends. The goal was never to feeling totally smoked post-workout, and we must never lose sight of that as we march towards those things we are training for.

“The man who trains himself has an idiot for a coach.” – Dan John

Athletes, when left to their own devices, do not train optimally. They (putting myself at the top of the list in this category) will try to train like maniacs, ignoring all warning signs of fatigue or injury, often to their own detriment. We don’t see the bigger picture of how one workout fits into the overall training program. We don’t take into account our current stress levels and relevant lifestyle factors that may affect training, and instead choose to carry on like normal. Both of these quotes are inextricably linked- the more faith you put in your coach, the more the pendulum will swing towards improved performance, feeling strong after workouts, and staying healthy over the long haul.
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Indecisiveness

1/15/2014

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One of the deadliest traits when it comes to continuing fitness is one of indecisiveness. While most people walk into a gym without a clear idea of what they really want (or more importantly, what they need) when it comes to their fitness, a good coach should be able to steer them in the right direction when it comes to making good decisions about their goals and prospective outcomes. The key there is that while a good coach can give them all of the tools and information needed to make those good decisions, the responsibility of making the decision rests with them.

Combating indecisiveness is one of the reasons we encourage everyone to set concrete short to mid-range goals. The Goals board at the gym is the perfect way to help you make a decision (e.g. I want to accomplish this specific thing by this specific date) and to motivate/encourage you to stick with it. Not sure what to put up there? Don't worry, your coaches can help you come up with a good goal... but you're the one who's going to have to decide to commit to it!

What's one of your specific goals when it comes to fitness? Sound off in the comments below!

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