Many people get discouraged about the use of daily exercise
because in their mind reading from the dumb-ass magazines, it has to be hardcore
and the go big or go home attitude but most can’t deal with that and they just
leave it alone. They don’t see the point but what if we shifted that mindset,
instead of telling them and showing them the hardcore style; let’s show them
how to progress on their own.
Others
might say they don’t have the time to exercise. Unless you’re working 24 hours
a day, I think you can put in a little time to train. Doing a set of push-ups
really quick doesn't take that long. You’re sitting at your desk, typing away
when every few minutes or so, do a few simple exercises that take about what a
few seconds on your counter-top How about when you get home, you’re tired and
worked a hard day, do some deep breathing exercises to help keep your energy
up. There are many ways to make time yet you keep that negative mindset of not
making the time. Do it.
Daily
exercise is beneficial because it helps release stress and builds up hormones
in the day with the right amount of exercise but its tough to find your
starting point. If you’re new to daily exercise it’s important to ease into it
and build yourself up. Starting with a minute of exercise is very simple to do,
if one minute is too much, start with 30 seconds. I want to encourage you to do
what you can and make it a habit to have fun with it. The benefits of training
helps your body function better, you’ll be happier because of the amount of endorphin's released, your attitude will change for the better and you’ll glow
even more.
The key to
successful daily training is to have fun. Go to the park, play in the snow,
throw the football around, be a wild animal. There are many ways to have fun.
Jack Lalanne first emphasized this when he did his show way back in the 50’s
and it’s still being used today.
One of the
things I've modified lately into my training is what’s called Animal Flow, it’s
combining different elements into one program like Animal Exercise, Yoga and
others but in a sufficient and safe manner and can be done anywhere. Another
style of training I highly recommend is the use of Isometrics. There are many
versions of this method but I can only think of a couple guys who have
practiced just about every style possible on Isometrics and that’s Bud Jeffries
and Steve Justa. If you’re really into wanting to build strength from every
possible angle, Isometrics can help get you there and they’re crazy fun to do.
With your
daily training it’s important not to worry how well or bad you are, the
important thing is to adapt, keep your body moving and do what you can. One of
the most important figures in Wrestling was Karl Gotch who once said “You must
adapt and improvise.” What this means is that you don’t have to do the same old
routine all the time, to get the results you want, get fixated on what works
for you and disregard what doesn't and adapt to how your body works into
it. There is no right or wrong on how
you exercise, learn basic principles and learn how your body fits that
exercise. We all have different body types and we all have to adapt to what our
bodies can handle so don’t try to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jack
Lalanne or whatever, be yourself and learn to take things one day at a time.
You have only one life, use it to your best advantage and be happy.
