I have to say I'm amazed by how many prospective clients won't consider personal training because of fear. Fear that it's going to be too difficult, or they won't be able to keep up with the rest of the group, or they're not in good enough shape to work with a trainer, etc. Unfortunately this "fear" leads to inaction and fosters an unhealthy lifestyle. What you have to remember is that a solid trainer may bend you, but will never break you. Wow, I feel the eyes of hundreds of past/present clients rolling their eyes right now! BUT, anyone who has worked with me, knows it's true!
All that being said...I believe fear can be a great motivator as well. The fear simply needs to shift in the right direction. Our fears should be based on the consequences of our inactive lifestyle. This country spends $187 billion dollars annually on obesity related illness! Cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, have all been linked to our lack of health and wellness! What you should fear is not getting to see your kids graduate from college, having to buy bigger clothes....AGAIN, being dependent on a motorized cart to grocery shop, dying of a heart attack or massive stroke! These are all possibilities for almost 70% of Americans. What more motivation would you need?
Look...I know that it won't be easy. But I promise it will be worth it!
Remember pain is temporary...dead is forever!
Get out and live! It's never too late! Embrace the challenge! Don't view an uphill battle as anything but the golden brick road to the person you deserve to be!
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