The Mindset of Wild Health and Vitality

An elementary concept is that some types of fitness programs should be a simple staple of life, like managing a career, finances and parenting. Yet, many get a bit lost and have trouble with starting or maintaining this habit consistently and long term. The personal trainer’s tool for this is the practice of goal setting.

So, like growing in your job, planning for retirement or raising happy, smart kids, consider how a few goals and check-ins on where and how your fitness is going will keep you on track with long-term investments in your health and vitality.

We have 60+ year old clients who ski expert slopes, others who avidly hike, and more. All activities where fitness yields more enjoyment while they feel better, stronger and more energetic.

Reinforce your why, keep the vision for your daily health and think in terms of not just adding to your lifespan but improving your health span. How long in your life will you remain healthy, active and vibrant?

Think of the daily small steps. Don’t underestimate the simple things you can do daily like better meal choices, better recovery including sleep, managing stress or figuring out what revitalizes you. Track these things daily, if you miss, pick it right back up, you will win.

If you are a numbers person or like a hard date, use things like an electronic tracker, the Apple Watch, Garmin or simple Fitbit etc. If you track your steps you will walk more.

Establish standards - trainers love this - how many pushups should you do, how long does it take you to walk a mile or two. How many times per week are you going to make the crucial time for yourself to workout?

Fitness Together offers a variety of ways to measure - some are hard data, some are 1 - 10 subjective scales and some are event based like fitting into your college clothes or just looking fabulous for the graduation or wedding. Keeping all those motivators in your mind will keep you going both today and in the future. Don’t worry we will remember, ask, and celebrate your victories.

So two simple layers to this tracking - have a goal, some of the best results come from the “I want to exercise regularly” mindset. And second, keep that goal, your why, present in your life, write it down on a sticky note or tell a friend. Hold yourself accountable and we’ll see you get healthier consistently and for the long haul!