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Need More Motivation?
Sunday, April 19, 2020 · Mike Davis
Good morning!
I took a Coffee & Chat break last Sunday to celebrate Easter and here we are it is already 19th of April!
I recall my past in the military, when I would be deployed and how the first week would seem to drag and created a belief the days ahead would be a similar pace. However, after that first week painstakingly passed, time sped up and each week became a blur. Time only slowed again when I knew I was getting closer to departure time. I have no doubt my mentality may not be the same as many of you, but I certainly hope you are finding some joy during the uncertainty and limited opportunities.
We (NFLF) continue to seek out how we can best play a positive role in not only helping our clients, but anyone who needs encouragement to get or stay active. Monday’s and Friday’s, I tape a 15-minute workout video and on Wednesday’s, I host a Facebook live “Open Gym”. What these productions lack in polish, hopefully make up by offering helpful direction and a little motivation. If you have not checked out any of these sessions, here is last Wednesday’s Facebook live “Open Gym”:
https://www.facebook.com/nofinishlinerun/videos/869943946816044
The importance of exercise for our physical health now, as well as an investment in our functional capability long-term should be more than enough motivation to workout. Not enough? Okay, how about the reality of losing cognitive capability? Sadly, the aging process has some very damaging possibilities and quite frankly, very scary. The race is on to understand and cure the loss of cognitive capability. While the understanding part is improving, the cure appears to be a far greater challenge and a ways off.
Though no cure appears to be near, science appears to have some understanding of what might offer some prevention of cognitive loss. Multiple studies have found similar results which consistently find that exercise may help to fight off or improve cognitive loss. This past week another study came out which again finds that cardiovascular exercise may play a valuable role in fighting off cognitive loss.
Thankfully, much money is being invested in finding solutions to dementia and Alzheimer’s, but presently what is known about exercise and its important value, should motivate all of us.
Thank you MyZone…
Back in August I purchased the MyZone MZ3 heart rate device. Nearly 9-months later, this technology has impacted my workouts like no other tool. The feedback (data) I receive has not only helped me to maximize my workouts, but also to motivate me! MyZone Effort Points (MEP’s), give me tangible goals each week and ultimately each month. MEP’s earned are a direct result of my workout effort and have become a driving motivational factor. Example: Yesterday I was on the fence as to running in less than great weather or putting if off to todays better weather. My week to that point had been decent points wise, but I knew if I got out and ran, I would have had my best MyZone week ever! I did, and the reward was twofold, I felt great physically and tangibly were visible (my MEP’s).
Selfishly, MyZone has been a great individual tool, but it has also been a great NFLF tool. Most of our clients are using MyZone and love the feedback! I stress often that I am not a MyZone salesman and NFLF does not make money off it, but it helps our clients and that is more important than profit. If you are interested in learning more, reach out to us at info@nofinishlinefitness.com.
Today is certainly a beautiful day! With having run yesterday, I am free to take Roy for a drive and a social distanced walk. I hope you find away of enjoying this beautiful day!
Have a great week and be sure to check out one of our workout sessions!
God Bless,
Mike
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