- You’ll never have more “Free Time”: Most people fit in workouts when they have “free time” but then they get busy and stop. The best time to start is actually when you’re busy. Learning how to fit in when times are tough means you’ll stick to it.
- Stop trying to lose weight: Instead set a goal to lose body fat and gain muscle. The number on the scale might not change but your body will. Committing to the process is what actually makes the difference
- You should strength train: Recent research continues to suggest that not only does strength training improve lean muscle mass and function, but it’s also ideal for goals like weight loss, improving body composition and endurance training as well. Strength through major movement patterns will have the biggest overall impact on your success so you should prioritize it within your training
- Do cardio for general health: Running, swimming, cycling, walking can be great ways to build your lungs, heart, improve your mental health but don’t run to lose weight. Cardio isn’t the best way to burn fat but is an excellent way to get healthy
- Imperfect starts are better than perfect inaction: The fittest people didn’t wait until they had the ‘perfect’ program. It doesn’t exist anyway. They simply started and adapted as they went. Want to improve your fitness? Get started with what you have
- Exercise is so much more than it looks. It also results in:
- Less anxiety
- Stronger bones
- Sharper cognition
- Better quality sleep
- Decreased cancer risk
- Averaged increase in life
- Physical fitness is a super power
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- No “Zero Days”: A “zero day is when you don’t move at all. Don’t have these days. That doesn’t mean “don’t take time off” or “don’t rest”. You’re still advancing so long as you hit 4’000 steps
- Comparison really is a thief: Don’t compare your fitness to mine or anyone else’s. We’re all living our own story. Every story has different chapters. Don’t worry about anyone else. Just keep writing your own and keep moving
– Coach Delilah
