by Janet Huehls | May 27, 2019 | Movement
As we discussed with cardio, we often talk about strength training in terms of the long-term benefits. Yet your brain really cares about the instant rewards of doing something. But what if the instant ‘reward’ you get from lifting weights is muscle soreness and...
by Janet Huehls | Apr 10, 2019 | Motivation, Movement
If we know we should exercise, why do we struggle with it? The answer is complex, but as I said in my last blog series there is one word in that statement that changes everything. ‘Should’ makes exercise an externally-imposed activity with future results. Why does...
by Janet Huehls | Jan 20, 2019 | Mindfulness, Motivation, Uncategorized
In the last blog we talked about how the excitement of working toward a goal can be motivating, but that it is likely temporary. Using goal setting to get motivated just does not give you the skills to stay motivated, which leads to the common ‘all or nothing’...
by Janet Huehls | Jan 12, 2019 | Motivation
Have you ever wondered why movies like Rocky, Karate Kid, A league of Their Own and Field of Dreams are timelessly popular? Why sporting events draw huge crowds and TV ratings? We do love a good story about pushing the mind and body to it’s limit, overcoming...
by Janet Huehls | Apr 22, 2018 | Turning Exercise Information into Motivation Series
Have you seen these “inspirational” fitness quotes in the popular media? Better sore, than sorry Sweat is just fat crying Sore, the most satisfying pain Wake up. Work out. Kick ass. Repeat. Winners make goals, losers make excuses Making excuses burns zero...
