If youre like me, the quest to be in shape and manage weight feels overwhelming. And, as if the quest to be fit isnt hard enough, theres often other obstacles to overcome: health issues, time management, mustering up courage or energy. Even if youve been exercising for a long time, theres always new barriers to be broken. So, how to put all of this into perspective?
According to Tom Turner, executive liaison for the Spina Bifida Association thats exactly it: Perspective. And also, according to him, theres no mountain too high to climb. Tom would know. Paralyzed from the waist down since birth hes now 35 and trains about three times a week. In fact, he tells me, he just couldnt get along without exercise.
So in my quest for the last word on overcoming barriers in fitness, Tom sat down with me and together we came up with 3 basic principles that will help break-down fears and intimidations when striving to reach fitness goals. (After all, if he can exercise on a regular basis, shouldnt that be encouragement enough for anyone to give it a shot?)
Principle #1 Move Into The Fear.
Train you mind to believe no mountain is too high or any goal is too...