Fitness And Exercise Motivation
Fitness success tips for mind-set development and bespoke fitness planner creation
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Preface
Its a cold dark day in October, the rain is lashing down with no signs of stopping; the wind is howling and the hope of a peaceful, warm summers morning seems like worlds away.
From a warm cosy flat whilst sipping on a hot coffee, he stares out of the window at the torrential downpour and the stoic leafless trees that are being brutally assaulted by the relentless wind. He weighs up his options. He could sit back down, get another coffee on, maybe even make something nice to eat. It is Sunday morning, after all.
Or he could do what he had planned to do, get out there and make the journey to the gym on his bike to complete his last training session of the week. After some hesitation, he recognises that he has come too far to take the easy option and give it a miss. With a reluctance bought on by the thought of what he is about to endure, he puts on his training clothes, fills a bottle of water and heads down the stairs to his waiting transport.
The bike leans up against the shoe rack. It is an old and well-used thing that was given to him by a good friend a year or two ago. There are plenty of scuff marks on the frame and a fair few rust spots, but it has never let him down. At least this vital piece of kit would not be a target for thieves. With this in mind, he is aware of a smile on his face. He quickly puts on his waterproof coat, throws on his backpack, and opens the front door.
He wheels the bike out into the pouring rain and while holding the seat to steady the bike with one hand, he closes the door with his free hand.
Ill see you soon he mumbles to himself as he pulls the elastic draw strings of his hood a bit tighter around his neck. A few minutes later he is on his way to complete his training session. There is no turning back now, the hard part is over!
To some people, this little story may seem extreme and most would not need to ride a bike to the gym in the pouring rain to get their workout done, but the messages in this anecdote are at the heart of any fitness success story. If you can be the trainer or dieter that is serious enough about their goal to get out there and act with no excuses, you will be rewarded.
The easier it is for you to overcome stepping out of a comfortable environment into the pouring rain, choosing brown rice instead of white pasta or even starting your home workout routine, the easier it will be to reach, surpass, and maintain your fitness goals.
In this book, I will show you how.
Hi, Im Jim, and yes, I am the guy who bikes to the gym in the rain and I have achieved a fair amount when it comes to developing my own fitness. But I would not say that I have a special gift or a secret that I used to give me an advantage over anyone else that would like to do the same.
Since my early teens I have been involved in some form of fitness training which has taken me from long distance running, bodybuilding competition, and I also served a number of years in the British army in an airborne unit (9 para sqn R.E).
As most people know, long distance running and bodybuilding competition are polar opposites when it comes to training routines and body condition, and I am not genetically built for either. So why is it that I can go further than most when it comes to reaching fitness potential? I believe that anyone can achieve great things in the fitness and fat loss game, there are no magic bullets, ultimate training routines or secret formulas to fitness and fat loss success.
The key is to become responsible enough to get yourself to where you are more than self-motivated enough to make the decision to step out into the cold and rain and make it happen!
In this book I will share my personal experience with some lessons learned that have been invaluable to me, along with some practical advice when it comes to overcoming the mental challenge that is at the crux of any fitness success story.
I base this advice on my personal experience of over twenty years in the health and fitness arena.
If you would like more useful fitness tips and advice, or you just want to stop by and say hi, here is my website:
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Id like to thank you for your purchase, and I know that you will get some great fitness results if you take on-board and act on the information that you read.
This book will give you many of the tools that you need to hit your fitness potential. This statement stands for all of my fitness books.
Before you start a new fitness routine, please check out my author page as there may be other titles that you can benefit from:
James Atkinson (author page)
Il let you get stuck into the book now but I would just like to let you know that if you have any questions or comments, I would be more than happy to help you as these subjects are a passion of mine and have been for many years.
Big thanks to all of my family and friends that have been a huge influence on me. This has helped me to become the positive person that I am today.
Also, a special thanks to Tammy for supporting me through everything.
GRAB YOUR BONUS
I strongly believe that anyone can get the fitness results that they want. It just takes a bit of consistency and work.
To help you get started, I have created another short eBook that you can download for free. You can use the information in this freebie in perfect synergy with this Fitness and Exercise motivation title.
The three main parts for fitness success are Mind-set/ planning, Exercise and diet.
You are about to read about the first step and I will always maintain that this is the most important. Without motivation and a plan, you wont get far!
But you also need knowledge of exercise and diet, and this is what the free eBook is all about.
The PDF holds some of my very own recipes. Everyone who knows me knows that I love my food! But living a healthy lifestyle means that some of the best foods are out of bounds...
Or are they?
I have messed around in the kitchen and created some great recipes (and some abominations, but fortunately for you, I will not share these) that are low in fat, low in sugar and high in quality nutritional value.
Exercise is also a big one, right! Well, I have taken care of this in the PDF eBook too. Ive created a quick workout for beginners that highlights 7 of the most useful and versatile exercise movements that you can develop as you progress. These exercises are the bread and butter of most exercise routines and can serve you for the rest of your life.
As a thank you for your interest in my book, I would like to offer you this PDF containing the quick home workout guide and the 7 healthy recipes to give you an extra boost and head start towards earning your fitness results!
Simply click this link or copy the following URL into your web browser and let me know where to send them!
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