Take a step on your physical path...

The analogy of a path works well for me - it seems we are all influenced today by what we have experienced before today, and what we do today will decide where we are at tomorrow (and if we are likely to enjoy that or not).

There are likely clear steps that led you to your experience, beliefs, and results today. You can continue to take similar steps, or alter your course to move in a better direction.

Once you are clear about where you are going and where you want to go, you can evaluate your choices as either getting you there in a positive way, or not. Then choose accordingly!

Sounds simple but i think the more we can empower ourselves with simple choices that can be acted and built on, the better.

Simple doesn't necessarily mean quick or easy either. You may need to spend some time developing a foundation of awareness of your experience and beliefs. How persistent and consistent you are in this and the action you take will also go a long way.

Ultimately this all leads towards you waking up each day choosing to live more fully in your body, and seek ways to move forward - take another step on your physical path.

This could be getting that next meal right - and taking the time to enjoy it, doing that daily mobility routine, commiting to that strength workout, getting enough sleep, catching yourself using negative thoughts and instead thinking something far more positive etc.

Take another step forward - enjoy that step as you take it and enjoy where those steps end up taking you!

Try these on for better fitness results.....

Not a magic pair of pants or wonder trainers! Not even some tight fitting base layer that seems to have become all the rage.

I'm talking trying something on mentally and noticing how it feels before your next training session.

I want you to engage and get in a better state for enjoying what you are doing, bringing the experience more to life, and ultimately getting more rewards - internally and externally!

Firstly i want you to relax and breath, take a conscious deep breath and notice how your body is feeling today.

While you continue to do this, start to picture one of your most compelling or enjoyable goals - bring it to life in your mind. Continue to enjoy this feeling and recognise how what you are doing today is another stepping stone to fully enjoy and get you closer to where you want to be.

Smile inwardly and outwardly as you see yourself doing your movements or taking on certain challenges successfully and with the qualities you want to express.

As you start to go through your warm up and preparation movements, really feel what you are doing and how you are doing it. See and feel how each movement is preparing you for what you will be doing.

Continue to breath fully and with an element of relaxation. Every so often return to an image of what you will be doing in the session ahead and the energy and focus you will bring to it.

Notice the thoughts that come up. Simply let unhelpful, negative or distracting thoughts drift by, and give energy and attention to positive thoughts, words, and feelings that will only add to your experience.

Today is another chance to experience and practice. It's a chance to play - even if it is serious play! You may well have specifics you want to achieve so recognise these, set your intention, and then let go of any pressure you felt.

During the session aim to continue the above - being mindful of what you are doing and how you are doing it. Returning to an awareness of your breathing, positive images, and positive words, regularly.

After you have done your best for today and gone through your cool down take a moment to sit or lie down in a quiet space. As you focus on relaxed breathing, revisit the things you did well, and also imagine your goals and specific movements done perfectly once again. Finish with a moment of simply breathing with no specific thought.....

If the above seems quite novel to you at the moment - realise that it doesn't need to take much extra time at all, just familiarising yourself. It is only the relaxation and visualisation at the end that may be an added couple of minutes. If pushed for time you could follow the principles as you go through any other cool down moves or stretches, without needing to switch off completely!

This is one way you can help transform your experience from simply 'routine' to something more like a 'ritual'.

Clarity = Great Physical Results!

"Get clear on what you want" - you hear it all the time - set those goals specifically!

How about getting a little deeper and before you even worry about what you might decide would be amazing for you, ask yourself WHY? - and get as much clarity on why you are interested in creating some change. Why it's important, powerful and motivating? Why it's aligned with who you really are - or at least a big part of you?

When you get clear on your why - then you hav a pretty purposeful direction for yourself. Feel free to attach some specific goals to this also - they can be fun and provide some extra focus. But you would also be free to change direction or even fail to hit the goal and would have had a great time getting there - because you were still in touch with your WHY!

I often think people do this completely backwards. For example they hear a friend is doing a marathon, and they see lots of people out running and so they decide to run - even though they hate it and haven't prepared their body in any way for the physical stressors involved. Great recipe for giving up, injuries, and frustration!

Running here is just an example - you could insert any other activity. To extend the running example, maybe you get clear on why you want to be physically active but dismiss running for the reason that you hated it as a child. However if you gave yourself a chance to try it, maybe with some good coaching you might find you love it afterall!

Once you get clear on this stuff you can then simplify what you do and maybe eliminate some of what is wasting time when considered in light of your reasons why and your goals.

I've been spending some time getting clear on what i do and why i do what i do with the services i provide through personal training and bootcamps. It's been an interesting process and i look forward to delivering on the results.....

Big Health And Fitness Charity Events!!

It's that time of year again!

Sussex Bootcamps had a very successful charity event in Haywards Heath last year, and we're doing it all again this year!

Only this time we have an event in Horsham as well as Haywards Heath.

This time it's called 'How To Make 2010 Your Healthiest And Best Year Ever'.

The focus is all about your health, fitness, well-being, and all round how to improve your life.

It's our way of saying thank you to our Bootcampers and Personal Training Clients, and a way for us all to do something wonderful for local charities.

The Horsham event is on Thur 28th January at the Drill Hall. We're raising money for The Dame Vera Lynn Trust, and simply suggest making a donation on the night in exchange for your seat at the event and chance to win some great prizes.

Speakers are Fitness Professional and Sussex Bootcamps co-owner Ben Davis, Life Coach Sharon Knight, Oils and fats expert Durwin Banks, and GMTV's success coach Pete Cohen!

The Haywards Heath event is on Thur 4th February at the Claire Hall. We're running this one in conjuction with our friends at the Perrymount Clinic. All donations go to St Peters and St James Hospice.

Speakers are Fitness Professional and Sussex Bootcamps co-owner Steve Cork (me!), Osteopath and Naturopath Christian Bates, Nutritionist and Reflexologist Jo Bareham, and once again Pete Cohen.

We're going to educate, entertain, and importantly send you away with some great action steps.

There will be over £1500 of great prizes at each venue also!

Go here to register http://www.sussexbestever.com