The Exercise Gimmick

Part of what makes working in the fitness industry so exciting is that most everyone is interested in something that deals with working out, losing weight, or getting fit. Not that everyone wants to do it, but people typically have a lot of questions and more specifically want a lot of answers. Whenever I speak, I am always asked my opinion on some technique, program, or fad. This always makes me smile. The fitness industry makes billions of dollars each year selling quick fixes and short lived fads. I hear all the time about so and so's neighbor who lost 15 lbs. following this program, or using that video, or going to this facility. As I said before, this makes me smile. Why? Well, the best part of exercise is that it is not rocket science. Being healthy and fit and losing weight all require movement. That is it. It doesn't matter (for the most part) what you do or where or how you do it. Just move. If your neighbor lost weight using a new exercise video then the reason it worked is because she did it! There is no trick, no gimmic, or no quick fix. The only thing you need to do to change the way you look and feel is to find what you will do. That's it. If it is a home based program that you will stick to, then do it. If it is an outdoor bootcamp, then enroll. If it is a big gym, then go. The only trick to changing your body is movement. Consistent, moderate-high intensity movement. The first step is making the choice to make a change. Once you are committed, finding an environment or program that makes you feel good and keeps you motivated is the only gimmick you need. As soon as we stop looking everywhere else for answers on how to be healthy and start looking within and holding ourselves accountable for the choices we make, change will happen. Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed and conquer and then....MOVE that BODY!!!