Get (and stay) Pumped Up!

A HUGE part of training and working out is psychological. I think everyone would agree with this statement. It would be great if we were all machines that could workout without our minds getting in the way. The fact of the matter is we're not machines, and our minds are there to either motivate us or de-motivate us. A lot of times it's the latter. How often have you told yourself "I just don't feel like it today", "I'll do it later or tomorrow", "It just doesn't seem to be working", "Everyone seems to be able to lose weight and get fit but me", or "I just don't seem to have the right genes for this"?? Sound familiar?

Some of us are gifted with a love for training and working out. We love to challenge our bodies, feel strong, push our limits, and feel burnt. Others of us view exercise as just a means to an end. Training is just a means to performing our sport better, losing weight, and getting healthier. However, no matter which category you fall in, your mind may still get in the way, convincing you to skip a workout or take a training hiatus. So what can you do to stay pumped up?!?

Saturate yourself in the world of training. When you are being continually stimulated with information, tips, plans, news, and success stories you are more likely to become a success story yourself.

I am writing about this topic for a number of reasons. The first reason is that nearly every training client of mine has lost heart at one time or another. The second reason is that I just spent a good hour simply reading other experts' blogs, websites, and newsletters. These are my go-to experts in the industry, ranging from nutritionists to conditioning specialists. Without fail, every time I do this I get extremely pumped up and motivated to eat better, train harder, be more creative with my training and stay on track. Try it and you'll see what I mean. You will also become more educated in the process, giving you more tools to do things correctly.

Now, there is so much information available in the fitness industry and it is imperative that you saturate yourself in the right stuff. I would hate for you to fill your noggin and start using information that came from a bad source. To the right on my blog are some links of websites and other blogs that I frequent (these are the ones I'm talking about that seriously pump me up) that I can, without hesitation, send you to. These guys are certified strength & conditioning specialists, registered dieticians, and serious professionals in the industry. They're not just guys making a buck with some fluffy certifications that sound impressive.

So read up, visit these sites often, and stay motivated!!