RHWellsFitness

Hello everyone.  Happy New Year! As 2025 came to a close, I was thinking about what I achieved in the year and where I fell short.  I realized that I had some big goals.  Some very big goals.  I also spent a lot of time reading, analyzing, and thinking about what to do next.  The problem:  too much thinking/analyzing and not enough action. To make dreams and goals a reality, you have to work and take action.  That is something I have not been very good at the last few years.  This is what I plan to change in 2026. Examples of this are: Getting in better shape.  I can not get in better shape just thinking about it.  I can not do it by simply watching a video.  I actually have to take action and move.  I started a new workout routine yesterday that I will do for the next six weeks.  Resistance three days a week, and cardio for three days with a day off to recover. Part of getting in better shape is being mindful ...

Part of being a personal trainer is motivating clients.  I think this is the hardest part of training someone.  No one can make you do something you don't want to do.  There are two different types of motivation:  Intrinsic and extrinsic.  Extrinsic are externally motivating, things like competing in a sport for a trophy, or working out to look a certain way.  There is nothing wrong with these type of motivations as long as they are kept in check.  Sometimes they are a good way to get started on a good habit.  The problem is maintaining this motivation for the long term.   Intrinsic are internally motivating, such as doing things for the pure enjoyment of the thing you do. Do you enjoy baking for the challenge of it?  Does the voice in your head say "You got this"? Most of us are motivated by a combination of both types.  I grew up playing football and riding horses.  When I was in high school, I enjoyed competing in b...