Monday Motivation

Let’s jump this week off right.

"The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger but jump in and scramble through as well as we can."

—Robert Cushing

Jumping into something new is scary and intimidating. Jumping back into something we have failed at is often scarier. Usually it is a windmill we are jousting and not a giant but, unlike Don Quixote, we use that as an excuse to withdraw instead of charging ahead.

Last Saturday, I kicked off my private yoga teaching. Thank you to those who came for the class. I have made arrangements to teach class at One More Rep. Tuesday evening at 645 and Saturday morning at 9 am. I am looking to squeeze in a morning class and possibly a lunch time class so stay tuned for times. Message me if you are interested in dropping in.

"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow."

—Ronald Osborn

This has been a theme this year. I completed my Qigong certification with Nick Loffree, my Beginner Tai Chi certification and my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. Well, you can add Certified Mat Pilates Teacher to my list of things beyond what I have already mastered.

I definitely need to refine my execution before I would call myself a quality instructor. My control and stamina are distinctly lacking. I am planning on starting to teach classes just in time for Christmas and New Years so again, stay tuned.

"Success is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well."—Jim Rohn

This week is going to be focused on getting back to the basics. Nothing fancy. No special focus on new techinques or complicated rep schemes. Just quality execution and good effort.

For me, it is getting the basic habits of disciplined nutrition in place. Preparing in advance for my everyday nutrition. Bringing my meals with me to help avoid “just grabbing something”. For my workouts, I need to get my muscle work on track. One body part a day but not to the level of the Ripped and Muscular Program but four to six exercises should do the trick.

So, here’s your homework. Think about where you can make improvements in your exercise and nutrition. It doesn’t have to be big and revolutionary (though it can be). Target some foundational habits that will help you succeed down the line.

What exercises could you improve your technique on? A little deeper on squats, maybe? Better alignment on your Warrior stances? Smoother and more connected on the silk reeling?

Reach out in class or during your session and I will be happy to answer your questions and help you get the most out of your workout.

If you want a private session, click here and we’ll get one scheduled.

If you need me, I’ll be around.