28/07/2021
Having the right mindset is important for success in any area. How many goals would you achieve in life if you did not BELIEVE you could accomplish them? The same applies to achieving health and fitness goals you have set. If you don’t have a "can do" mindset, you will likely to give up before you reach your goals. Even if you don’t throw in the towel, you will likely be frustrated when you don’t see your body fat percentage drop or your fitness level increase. Mindset is a powerful force for making change.
Having a positive mindset and belief in your abilities can help you meet your fitness goals. That is true whether your goal is to get stronger, lose body fat, increase your endurance or improve your overall health. Raw talent is like potential energy, that you can grow, expand & upgrade, it doesn’t have any effect until you put it into motion.
Example:
The wrong mindset: "I have always been weak and bad at sports. There is no way I can lift heavy weights and change my body composition. I am too overweight/old/weak/unhealthy."
The right mindset: "I am not as strong as I should be or as young as I used to be, but with focus, determination & commitment, I can become stronger and healthier. Nothing is stopping me."
