We train our bodies to learn proper technique so we can perform exercises more efficiently and safely resulting in faster times/higher loads/more reps. But some times we forget one key item, the large space between our ears. A positive, can-do, attitude will get you a PR, without one no matter how hard you train you will come up short.
Last week within one hour I experienced this reaffirmation with two people who have/are dealt/dealing with cancer. One of our members is 5 years cancer free, we were talking about the impact the radiation and chemotherapy has had on him physically, good to know so we can help him on his technique but as talking with him those were minor items the critical component was his strong will not to let anything keep him down. As this conversation ended a friend of mine stopped in, who you would never think just a few weeks ago had a double mastectomy, gone through two rounds of chemo and now getting ready for radiation. As we spoke, there was no negativity in her words. Both these people are thankful for the great progress medicine has made and can be certain the surgeries, chemo, and radiation all were key ingredients for where they are today, but I think the main reason is their Mind over matter attitude.
Figure out what is holding you back on reaching a certain goal, may not just being more flexible or an old injury but the space between your ears. Take the Power of your Mind to reach your next goal. I know I am going to work on my aversion to inversions, because that is all in my head.
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