Santa Monica Personal Trainer Talks Inspiration!
Most of us may never feel the weight of a gold medal hanging on around our necks or hear the applause of a crowd. Yet, in each of us is the heart of a champion. The only difference between those who allow their inner champion to fully express itself and those who live vicariously through the accomplishments of others is a decision.
Champions are champions because they think, act and therefore perform as champions. The moment you decide to step out of the stands and into the arena, you are a champion.
With another Olympic games in full swing (and a very exciting gold medal for our US women’s gymnastics team), I thought it was appropriate to share a couple qualities of a champion, which I have observed over the years in the top performing trainers, managers and professionals worthy of emulation.
The Courage to Imagine the Unimaginable
At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, another gymnast, Nadia Comăneci, performed her legendary routine. Her body effortlessly danced through the air in harmonious movement while she flipped, turned and flew from one uneven bar to the next. The thunderous applause of the crowd was only heightened when they realized, for the first time in Olympic history, a gymnast had received a perfect 10!
Many never experience breaking the bonds and flying because they lack the courage to believe beyond what others suggest as possible. The lack of courage to break boundaries is not a consequence of cowardice but rather conformity.
Conformity is following a script for your life that you did not write. If you have ever heard that quiet yet persistent voice in the back of your head telling you that you can do more then has been realized, if you have ever had a feeling that you were capable of far more than has been demonstrated in your life so far or have seen yourself going further then others thought possible, this by itself could be evidence of the fact that you were meant to break through the bonds and fly.
Perseverance
After making Olympic history by achieving a perfect 10, Nadia was forced to grow up in the public eye. She was constantly being watched, judged and criticized by the masses. With greatness, adversity is sure to follow. It is the challenge that leads you further toward your unrealized potential. The potential would never have been known if the challenge had never been experienced.
In the following years, Nadia was sent to work with another coach away from her family. She faced many struggles and setbacks. After this dark time, Nadia was told to leave gymnastics and lead a simple life. “Take walks,” they said, “Get a job and start a family.” But, Nadia couldn’t do it. She responded, “I must be the best! I must train harder than I have ever done before!”
The difference for champions is they go one more round. Regardless of how many times you are “down,” you are not beaten if you rise to your feet just once more. Nadia went back to original coach and support system. She trained harder then ever.
On your journey through life, there may be times where the patterns that helped you succeed in the past prove to be futile for the future. Because change is constant, you must have the ability to be flexible in your environment. The professional who does not have the ability to adapt and change is the professional who will stay in one place and eventually be obsolete.
You may not score a perfect 10 today. You might not hear a crowd cheer or bring people to tears. But, you are a champion! You’re a champion because you have the courage to compete and the perseverance to stick with it!
Share with me – what has made you a champion today?
Original post can be found on PT on the Net.
Image courtesy of WPRI.
800M Workout and Playlist by Los Angeles Personal Trainer Natania Goldberg
It’s Friday and that means it’s the first day of the 2012 Olympic Games! What events are you most looking forward to?
I’m especially excited for the track and field events. So, in honor of the games and my friend KD who is competing, I’ve put together an 800M workout and playlist for you to download.
The best part is, it’s free.
Just click the button below and share with your Twitter or Facebook friends to gain access to the workout and the 30-minute Spotify playlist.
You Are a Champion!
Throughout my career, I’ve been lucky enough to connect with some truly inspiring individuals. One person who has motivated me toward my personal and professional goals, as well as inspired me with his own commitment to excellence is Khadevis (K.D.) Robinson – runner, coach, motivational speaker and past and future Olympian. K.D. embodies a champion both on and off the track.
Running is one of my true passions. I’m even hosting a local run club this summer (join me!) I’m a sub-master in the 200m and 400m sprints, and I know that even the shortest races require immense dedication and perseverance.
K.D.’s story is exactly that.
A four-time U.S. champion and 2004 Olympian in the 800m, K.D. was primed to make his second Olympic appearance in 2008. But at the Trials, he placed fourth when Christian Smith dove at the finish just in front of him – earning the third and final Olympic Team spot. After the disappointing finish, K.D. considered retiring from the sport, but kept working toward perfection and, just days ago, he made the men’s Olympic Team for the second time.
If you’re like me, this summer you’ll be rooting on the great accomplishments of all of our athletes as they compete for the gold. But, just because you might not be swimming, flipping or running your way to a medal, doesn’t mean you can’t apply a champion’s spirit to your life and health!
What is something you’ve given up on because you’ve fallen just short? Maybe it’s a regular fitness routine that you once loved, but no longer feel motivated to try. What can you change – today – to help get back on track toward accomplishing your goal?
You are not alone. All of us, even champions like K.D. have friends, families and motivators who help us get back on course and working in the right direction. I can be that person for you. K.D. has been just one of the people in my life who has inspired me to be the very best that I can and I want to pass that spirit along to my clients.
Santa Monica Personal Trainer Talks Inspiration!
Most of us may never feel the weight of a gold medal hanging on around our necks or hear the applause of a crowd. Yet, in each of us is the heart of a champion. The only difference between those who allow their inner champion to fully express itself and those who live vicariously through the accomplishments of others is a decision.
Champions are champions because they think, act and therefore perform as champions. The moment you decide to step out of the stands and into the arena, you are a champion.
With another Olympic games in full swing (and a very exciting gold medal for our US women’s gymnastics team), I thought it was appropriate to share a couple qualities of a champion, which I have observed over the years in the top performing trainers, managers and professionals worthy of emulation.
The Courage to Imagine the Unimaginable
At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, another gymnast, Nadia Comăneci, performed her legendary routine. Her body effortlessly danced through the air in harmonious movement while she flipped, turned and flew from one uneven bar to the next. The thunderous applause of the crowd was only heightened when they realized, for the first time in Olympic history, a gymnast had received a perfect 10!
Many never experience breaking the bonds and flying because they lack the courage to believe beyond what others suggest as possible. The lack of courage to break boundaries is not a consequence of cowardice but rather conformity.
Conformity is following a script for your life that you did not write. If you have ever heard that quiet yet persistent voice in the back of your head telling you that you can do more then has been realized, if you have ever had a feeling that you were capable of far more than has been demonstrated in your life so far or have seen yourself going further then others thought possible, this by itself could be evidence of the fact that you were meant to break through the bonds and fly.
Perseverance
After making Olympic history by achieving a perfect 10, Nadia was forced to grow up in the public eye. She was constantly being watched, judged and criticized by the masses. With greatness, adversity is sure to follow. It is the challenge that leads you further toward your unrealized potential. The potential would never have been known if the challenge had never been experienced.
In the following years, Nadia was sent to work with another coach away from her family. She faced many struggles and setbacks. After this dark time, Nadia was told to leave gymnastics and lead a simple life. “Take walks,” they said, “Get a job and start a family.” But, Nadia couldn’t do it. She responded, “I must be the best! I must train harder than I have ever done before!”
The difference for champions is they go one more round. Regardless of how many times you are “down,” you are not beaten if you rise to your feet just once more. Nadia went back to original coach and support system. She trained harder then ever.
On your journey through life, there may be times where the patterns that helped you succeed in the past prove to be futile for the future. Because change is constant, you must have the ability to be flexible in your environment. The professional who does not have the ability to adapt and change is the professional who will stay in one place and eventually be obsolete.
You may not score a perfect 10 today. You might not hear a crowd cheer or bring people to tears. But, you are a champion! You’re a champion because you have the courage to compete and the perseverance to stick with it!
Share with me – what has made you a champion today?
Original post can be found on PT on the Net.
Image courtesy of WPRI.
800M Workout and Playlist by Los Angeles Personal Trainer Natania Goldberg
It’s Friday and that means it’s the first day of the 2012 Olympic Games! What events are you most looking forward to?
I’m especially excited for the track and field events. So, in honor of the games and my friend KD who is competing, I’ve put together an 800M workout and playlist for you to download.
The best part is, it’s free.
Just click the button below and share with your Twitter or Facebook friends to gain access to the workout and the 30-minute Spotify playlist.
You Are a Champion!
Throughout my career, I’ve been lucky enough to connect with some truly inspiring individuals. One person who has motivated me toward my personal and professional goals, as well as inspired me with his own commitment to excellence is Khadevis (K.D.) Robinson – runner, coach, motivational speaker and past and future Olympian. K.D. embodies a champion both on and off the track.
Running is one of my true passions. I’m even hosting a local run club this summer (join me!) I’m a sub-master in the 200m and 400m sprints, and I know that even the shortest races require immense dedication and perseverance.
K.D.’s story is exactly that.
A four-time U.S. champion and 2004 Olympian in the 800m, K.D. was primed to make his second Olympic appearance in 2008. But at the Trials, he placed fourth when Christian Smith dove at the finish just in front of him – earning the third and final Olympic Team spot. After the disappointing finish, K.D. considered retiring from the sport, but kept working toward perfection and, just days ago, he made the men’s Olympic Team for the second time.
If you’re like me, this summer you’ll be rooting on the great accomplishments of all of our athletes as they compete for the gold. But, just because you might not be swimming, flipping or running your way to a medal, doesn’t mean you can’t apply a champion’s spirit to your life and health!
What is something you’ve given up on because you’ve fallen just short? Maybe it’s a regular fitness routine that you once loved, but no longer feel motivated to try. What can you change – today – to help get back on track toward accomplishing your goal?
You are not alone. All of us, even champions like K.D. have friends, families and motivators who help us get back on course and working in the right direction. I can be that person for you. K.D. has been just one of the people in my life who has inspired me to be the very best that I can and I want to pass that spirit along to my clients.
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