For most gym owners this is the time of year when we are at our busiest. Winter and cold outdoor weather bring a lot of people into the gyms to get in better shape and for something to do for the winter.

Why is it that some people are so full of energy and enjoy being active so much and for others it is a constant struggle?

One reason is when you are active and healthy it actually gives you more energy. If you stay with a fitness program long enough for it to produce results you will be more energetic, leaner and stronger. 

There are two basic changes you must make to get results. 

The first one is the mental change. Give up your story. No matter what your present level of fitness is you have to stop telling yourself you cannot get results and get back into shape. Make the commitment to start treating yourself better with good nutrition and an exercise program that suits you. 

The second change is the behavioral change. Knowing what to do and not doing is all to common. No one can do it for you. Old habits can be hard to change, but it must be done in order to get results. Once the changes are made it becomes new habit. Eating right becomes easy and you will look forward to training and challenging yourself physically. 

Make the mental change, then the behavioral changes and the physical changes will follow. I have never thought of exercise as “exercise”. It is a great sport and the ultimate challenge. 

Here is your GAME! 

THE GAME: To be in the best shape you can be in. 

THE PLAYING FIELD: The gym and the great outdoors. 

YOUR TEAM: You and your training partners. 

THE OPPOSITION: Junk food, the couch, mindless TV. 

HOW DO I SCORE? Beat your best. Faster run or walk, extra pound lifted, more reps, better nutrition, etc. 

THE WINNER: Do it right and you are the winner every time. 

THE TROPHY: You are living in it. Look after it!