What Kind of Fitness Attitude Do You Have?
Often, at the gym, the park or any place where fitness and exercise is the name of the game, I hear one of two kinds of statements that suggest what type of fitness enthusiast one may be. On one hand, there is the person doing it to just
“toil the bell” and on the other is the fitness enthusiast dying to reach her threshold. Both are on the right track to taking control of thier health but only one of them will succeed more efficiently.
Now, I know getting in the best shape of one’s life is not exactly the eastiest thing to do, nor is it always fun. But, we all, including those who do not take control of their health, have a responsibility to take care of ourselves whether we realize it or not.
When it comes to exercise, your attitude is the most fundamental and determining factor as to whether you will succeed in reaching your ultimate potential or once again hang up your fitness goals until the New Year. You’ve heard about the woman who lifted the vehicle that was smothering her infant child? Well, It wasn’t brute strength possessed by the frail mother that lifted the car off of her child, but the attitude and determination to save her baby is was what made her succeed. The same holds true when it comes to your “fitness attitude.” Being totally selfish toward your personal endeavors and embracing your fitness responsibility is a key factor that will determine the outcome of your success. If you are a newbie to the fitness game or personally one of my never-say-die, bone-crushing clients, your attitude and level of seriousness will decide the fate of you reaching your potential.
Take the following fun quiz to see where you stand. What kind of fitness attitude do you have? Are you satisfied or wish to move beyond level. What’s your quote?
1. a. “I don’t have time.” b. “I make time.”
2. a. “At least I did something.” b. “I will do more.”
3. a. “How many more sets left?” b. Complete silence
4. a. “I need to get physically ready before I commit your class.” b. “I know I’ll get better if I keep it going.”
5. a. “I need a beginner’s class.” b. “”I know I’ll get better if I keep it going.”
6. a. “I’m not going to attend your boot camp 2 days in a row…” b. “How many times can I come this week.”
7. a. “I’ll think about it – I won’t make any promises.” b. “I’m ready and committed.”
8. a. “I’m too old.” b. “Forget the past, I need to do this now.”
9. a. “I can’t and won’t stop eating my sweets.” b. “I’ll make sure to be at a caloric deficit to maintain my weight loss goals.”
10. a. “I’m trying.” b. “I’m doing.”
11. a. “I can’t do another one (set or exercise).” b. Give me a second and I’ll make it up to eventually get better.”
12. a. “I just want to be healthy.” b. “The sky is the limit; I want to be in the best shape of my life and reach my ultimate potential!”
13. a. “I’m tired.” b. “Penetrating my threshold will give me the results I deserve – NO SURRENDER!”
Ok, now calculate how many “a’s” and “b’s” you have out of the 13 questions.
- If you scored 13 b’s, you’re attitude is fierce and impeccable
- 12 b’s and 1 “a”: Keep it going, you’re doing fine.
- 11 b’s and 2 “a’s”: You’re on the average and on the right track. But who wants to be average!
Everything below 10 b’s: Lets figure a way to get you on top and in the best shape possible!
A positively strong fitness attitude will bring you strong fitness work ethics and accomplishments! Watch the video below to see what I am talking about.
PS. Make sure to post a comment of all the excuses and productive statements you’ve heard or said yourself.
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