Lessons You Can Learn from Yourself to Get Fit after 50

Here’s one of the great things about getting older:

You’ve lived through enough experiences to have learned lessons about what works for you – and what doesn’t.

About how to reach a goal successfully.

About how to get your mindset right to win.

Now, maybe you didn’t always talk about it in these terms when raising kids, starting careers, or navigating how to refinance the mortgage.

But whatever your life experiences, by now, you’ve had enough that you can apply their lessons to your fitness goals and ensure your success (whatever that looks like for you).

Think about these 5 Life Lessons and how they can help you get fit, enjoy your hobbies, prepare for travel, play with the grandkids… whatever you want!

The 5 Lessons from Your Life

1. It’s All in Your Head. Whether you think you can or not, you’re right. Recall a time when you wanted a stretch – an education, a promotion, a better relationship, etc. When you reached those goals, what was your attitude going into the process? What about those times when you failed? Note the victories and adopt those thoughts. 
2. Quitters Never Win, and Winners Never Quit. How often did you say that to one of your kids or a junior colleague? Was it true, then? Of course! Is it true now? Duh! Eye of the tiger, baby!
3. Align Your Actions with Your Beliefs. Think of a young professional who turned down a lucrative job at a tobacco company because he couldn’t put his efforts into selling cigarettes. Instead, he took a job paying less but eventually made up the difference without sacrificing his integrity. Lesson: If you behave in a way consistent with your self-image (“I am a healthy, active person over 50”), then you’re halfway there.
4. Take It Easy, Baby. You’ve worked hard for what you want in the past, but take your foot off the gas sometimes. Self-care, res,t, and recovery will help you more than just grinding away all the time.
5. Practice an Attitude of Gratitude.  Being ungrateful might be the No. 1 cause of failure. When you’re feeling sorry for yourself about what you lack, you’re giving up. When you systematically express thankfulness for all your blessings? It has the opposite effect, fueling you to greater heights and encouraging you to help others.

You Know All of This

Notice how none of these tips relates to a specific exercise program. We’re not talking about doing this kind of cardio instead of that kind of resistance training. Or whether you should eat carbs or not.

We will happily discuss those things with you when you come in. 

But, no, this is all about your brain and your heart. Your mindset and your emotions.

You’ve done harder things than this throughout your life.

See us today, and let’s make 2025 your best year yet.

We help men and women over 50 feel better, look better, and age actively- because our life isn’t over as we age; in many ways, it’s just beginning!

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