Power of Positive Thinking



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I'm sure that you have all heard Winston Churchill's quote or something along the lines of it, "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." This is a very profound statement as it is so true. I'm also sure that you can all relate that when you embrace a positive attitude everything in life just seems so much better. Then when you feel down and out about things you will only hear others telling you to be positive and happy. So why not be positive more often? In relevance to the world now, specifically football, Tim Tebow is a great example of positive thinking. His positive nature is brought forth from his strong faith in God but anyone can carry the same positive attitude with them throughout the whole day. His positive and encouraging demeanor for himself has transferred over to his teammates making his whole team better. Some people like to call it the "Tebow Factor", but when it comes down to it it is the power of positive thinking that allows him and the team to continue to win.

In terms of positive thinking toward exercise if you go into a workout with a ho-hum attitude most likely you are not going to reap the great benefits of the workout. Whereas if you go into a workout all energetic with a positive attitude you will have a great workout and feel pumped up and experience greater success throughout time. Everyone can most likely relate to the fact that when you are positive going into the workout you will flat out work out with more intensity. I know that it is tough to go into every workout feeling great but if you go into the workout with a positive attitude it will help you break though the low energy levels; mind over matter!

A story that I was told many years ago that demonstrated the power of positive thinking involved a train worker that was accidently locked into a refrigerated train car. After several hours of banging on the door to have someone let him out he began to worry that he would not be let out and freeze to death. He found some paper and a pen and started to write a journal stating how he was getting colder and colder and was going to freeze to death because of the refrigerated train car. In his last entry he said that he could no longer take the pain of the bitter cold and was really going to die. A day later he was found in the train car passed away while laying in the corner all cuddled up The workers who found him found the journal entries baffling as the refrigerated train car hadn't actually worked for several months. This man's mind actually took over his whole body as he talked himself into thinking that the refrigeration unit was actually on. Some sources have stated that this is a true story. Whether this is a true story or a fable of his actual death it sums up that power of the mind.

So next time that you go into a workout go in with a positive mindset and your intensity levels will peak from the power of positiveness!

Make It A Fitness Holiday Season



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With the holiday season around the corner, I'm sure plenty of you are going crazy with what to get for your loved ones.  Well, I am going to offer a few suggestions for the health and fitness buff in your household.  Here are a few options that everyone can enjoy:

For the runner – How about a new treadmill?  There are many options when it comes to treadmills.  I would suggest a quality brand when it comes to treadmills.  And, if you are going to be logging plenty of miles on it, I would opt for a commercial quality style as well.  The extra cost upfront will payoff in the end with the extra quality components.  Also, go with a warranty. You never know when you may need service and how much it may cost.  Play it safe.

For the muscle builder – I really like the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells.  The nice thing about these dumbbells is you can adjust the weight from 5 – 52.5lbs with the twist of a dial.  You won't need to spend a lot on a complete set of dumbbells if you go with this option.  And with a trusted name in Bowflex, you are know you are getting a quality product.

For the family – How about a Nintendo Wii?  Yes, I am serious.  Have you seen how innovative this system has become with fitness in mind?  You are up off your butt and using the controllers and your body to play these games.  They offer fitness games, Yoga, Pilates, and all sorts of sports games for the youngsters.  For an active family, this would be a great buy especially on rainy days.

You need music right?  How about grabbing the newest mp3 player on the market?  I personally feel music can make or break a workout.  You can set up your play-list to your liking and kick the workout in the butt.  And with all the options for downloading songs, your options are endless.

GPS – Yes, GPS for running.  The new Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver is a watch you simply wear while running.  It will track your precise speed, distance, and record pace data. You can also analyze the info with Motion-based, which  provides online mapping and route sharing.

These are my top 5 suggestions for holiday fitness gifts.  I hope this helps with your fitness minded family and friends.