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Grow by not hiding from failure but ensuring each failure is not a loss Each time you don’t do as well as you may have liked or were not able to perform the movement that you have been working on, use it as a learning opportunity. Growth and improvement will come from your willingness to learn. Be patient with yourself and realistic with your goals and most importantly enjoy the journey of improvement. Don’t hide from failure... Work on your weakness Enjoy the process Don’t attatch your self worth to your short term goals, always measure up but keep a balance on your expectations and outcomes. There will always be struggle and strife, some of it out of your control, but that’s what makes it fun. #CrossFit #motivation #enjoytheprocess @grittathletics

Rx or Scaled? Always train Towards your goals Within your capacity... Add in intention and intensity Don’t let the label of Rx or Scaled define your training, if you have the right balance and mix of whats actually important then you will find the results you are looking for. @grittathletics #crossfit #personaltraining #smallgrouptraining

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What are your training values? What are your actions, decisions, and behaviors when it comes to training? Your training values will have an impact on how you feel about your training and the results you illicit from the hard work you put in. Try to always make the choice that brings you in the direction of your goals and do the things that are needed to get you to where you would like to be. There will be a huge impact on your training experience if you manage to keep yo...ur behavior in check and veer away from a negative mindset. If you can't feel pain you might be dead Take action in the direction of your goals Be a hero, not a victim Training should be an enjoyable experience, sure there will be days of suffering and pain but that is what makes the journey worth it. Mindset is often a choice, being positive in the midst of chaos will allow you to ascend both physically and mentally. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

Schedule time to stop and think A clear mind is often more effective than an overloaded one. Be sure to give yourself a chance to recharge and refocus on the things that matter most. Go for a hike, long bike ride, or meditate at home in your bath for an hour but be sure to give yourself a chance to unwind. Mental fatigue can influence gumption... Take some time for yourself Keep the focus on your goals Taking a bit of time out of each day to recharge your mental battery will go a long way, even if you spend this time thinking about nothing. Find a way to relax and break away from your everyday routine and life. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

Start with rep 1 All great workouts start with the first rep, often just getting started is the hardest part. There will be days where you just don’t feel like working out, but the key is to get started and take it from there. If you are totally fatigued and have nothing then consider a longer style, lower intensity workout on a bike or rower, alternatively go home and get a good night’s rest. You won’t feel amazing every day... Start the workout and take it from there Everybody has an off day Pay attention to how you are feeling and once you start the workout you may need to adjust the intensity for the day. Even though you may not feel great, you can celebrate the fact that you got a workout in. Consistency is the key to getting results. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

What is the WHY behind your goals? Motivation is the driving force behind you staying on track and achieving the goals you have set out to do. Knowing what motivates you and helps when things get tough and are a great way to refocus what is important to you and what you can leave behind. What is it that motivates you to train?... Will this goal give you a more fulfilled life? How can you stay on track towards success? Most people have the initial goal of weight loss, muscle gain, and being fitter than the guy next door but there is also quite often a motivation that stems from a deeper need. Having the ability to play with your kids or feeling more confident about your body and physical abilities. Often just being healthy enough to stick around longer and spend more time with the ones you love. Understand the true Why" behind your goals and success will come more easily. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

You are capable of so much more Many people are limited by their own preconceived idea of what they are capable of. Just know that you are able to do a lot more than what you may think, and the more you push your limits the higher your capacity will go. Don’t hold yourself back from success... Every day is day 1, just get started Be patient, it will happen As a coach, there is a huge reward in seeing someone improve and develop themselves into strong, fit, and confident athletes. Your starting point is irrelevant, progress is the currency of success, be confident that it will come once you put in the time and hard work. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

A good warm-up is often followed by a good workout Taking the time to prepare your body and energy systems can make all the difference just before a workout. Running through the movements that you are looking to do means that you will have a good idea of the weights you will use plus the logistics of how it will all play out. Don’t skip the warmup... Give your body the chance to prepare for what’s coming Some quick activation exercises go a long way Prime your body with a longer style warmup for short intense sprint type of workouts and shorter sprint style warm-ups for longer slower style workouts. Don’t forget to add in some activation exercises, usually the glutes and shoulder can do with a little work just before starting the day. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

Put some intensity into your training Pushing your self to the limits during a workout will usually bring you into the pain cave. Visit the cave often, the results are usually found deep in the darkness there. Anyone can do a low-intensity workout and walk away feeling good, there is a place for this but don’t forget to push yourself now and again. Heroes are made, not born... Push your limits Unveil your true potential Pain tolerance is learned, the more often you push your limits the higher your limits will be. Give yourself at least 2-3 really intense workouts per week in order to get some noticeable and quick results. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

Want to improve your performance? Improve your strength By adding strength to your arsenal you will have a higher potential to be faster and more explosive. Strength should be the basis for most performance training. You won't get stronger overnight but if you put your mind to it and show some consistency then you can expect those numbers to go up. Stronger is sexier... All movements start with an element of strength It takes time to get strong, keep at it Having stronger legs has been shown to be a good indicator of longevity. Improve your quality of life and potentially how long you live by including some strength training. You don’t have to lift the heaviest weights in the gym, only the ones heavy enough to elicit some change in your body. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

Improve your relationship with health and fitness Many people see staying fit and eating healthy as a chore or competition. How fast can you run? What is your bench press? how much weight have you lost? All these types of questions can often detract us from what our true goal should be, to be fit and healthy. Fitness functionality goes a lot further than fitness vanity, having a 6 pack doesn’t always make you healthier. ... Health and fitness should be an enjoyable process Don’t compare yourself to others Choose relevant fitness goals Keep what is important in mind, choose a fitness medium that allows you to do the things that really matter to you in your life. Playing with your kids, being capable to carry in your own groceries, go on a hike with friends, or even just getting out of pain this is healthy. Some friendly competition can always help push you along the way but don't let it become the sole focus of your training. Obsessing over results compared to those around you often leads to disappointment. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

Eating healthy doesn’t mean fat loss Eating nutritious food is a great trait to have but if you are eating too much of it, no matter how healthy you may think it is, you will not lose weight. Overall energy intake will determine what happens with your body composition. Remember, hippos eat pretty healthy too. If fat loss is the goal, then you need a deficit... Protein needs to adequate Too much of a good thing makes it bad Fat loss begins when your body is in an energy deficit, this can happen from eating less while being active will help along the way too. Your protein needs to be adequate enough in order to retain your muscle mass. If nutrition has been a complex puzzle and you would like some help and guidance then get in touch so I can get you onto a sustainable, better-informed eating plan. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more

What are your goals? You can’t achieve a specific result if you don’t have a specific outcome in mind. It would be the same as trying to hit a bullseye in darts, without looking at the board. Having the right goals to suit your needs will help you with the motivation that it takes to keep working in the right direction. What are the right goals for you?... Are they realistic and achievable? Can you measure the outcomes of your effort? Along with having goals to train towards it is important to be able to measure where you are now and where you are going. Quite often it can feel like you have made no progress, and this is where measuring your starting point can show you how far you have come. Choosing realistic and relevant goals can sometimes be a bit tricky. Have a chat with your coach to make sure you are on the right path in the right direction getting the results that you are chasing for. Personal Training Small-Group Coaching Nutritional Guidance Skill Acquisition Training Health and Fitness Coaching @grittathletics See more