As millions watched recent athletic performances from around the world at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we were amazed by the incredible efforts, persistence and dedication embodied by these athletes. From a collective standpoint, it seems as we sit to watch, we experience triumphs vicariously especially through winning athletes representing our country. But, as we see them on podiums beaming with pride while receiving their medals, we must guard against putting them on athletic pedestals while thinking we are not, nor could ever be “athletic”. What if, instead, we draw inspiration from them and begin something new, to further develop our own physical strengths and stamina? What if we were to challenge ourselves out of our comfort zone where the next level of activity may seem out of reach or takes too much effort?
In my own past, I have been active mainly through dancing, cycling, and hiking and never really thought of myself as “athletic”. However, considering the root of the word, meaning “training in exercises of strength and agility” I experience that, as result of using a personal trainer at the gym for nearly a year, I am becoming stronger, more agile and athletic. As result, I have also been enjoying extra energy, a stronger immune system, a sharper and more efficient brain and the joy of endorphins that flow readily from a consistently active lifestyle.
What is your next level of activity that can help you reap even more of those benefits? This question is discussed along with other captivating related topics in my new ½-day seminar entitled: Brain Resilience: Staying Focused, Sharp and Efficient Over Time. To inquire about this seminar, for your team day or professional development, email me at isabelle@inspiredmomentum.com
