Tap Into the 3 Secrets of FITness Motivation

Your past holds the keys to your success for getting and staying motivated to workout. When we were kids we engaged in fitness pursuits as often as we could and we never had to search for motivation. In fact many of us had to be scolded

to quit working out and come inside for lunch or dinner. It was called play back then, and it enabled us to use our bodies in the ways our bodies were designed to be us

ed: chasing, climbing, laughing, swimming, pursuing adventure on our own and with friends.

To find the keys to your fitness motivation, your fitness pursuits today need to be related in key ways to the types of experiences you had playing as a child. If you want to get into a fitness pursuit that you'll have to tear yourself away from, one that actually creates a sense of perpetual motivation and that connects to the deepest parts of your being and who you are, you need only look to the three key concepts that are the hallmark characteristics of most people's childhood physical activities:

• Community and Friendships
• Adventure and Competition 
• Ease of Movement and Grace

The need for each of the above three concepts is still embedded in most of us as adults to varying degrees. For some, the need for community and camaraderie in their fitness pursuits is paramount; for others though, adventure and pursuit are more important. For all of us, purposefully seeking fitness pursuits that in some way tap into the above three concepts (and focusing on those aspects of the fitness pursuits) will turbo-charge our ability to enjoy them. And once you're really connected with an activity, once the proverbial bug has bitten you, you'll seldom lack for motivation for your fitness pursuits.  

We'll discuss each of the three key concepts in upcoming newsletters.  If you'd like to read more right away though, email me and I'll send you our entire e-book on the subject.  At FITniche we give and share information as a gift, so the e-book is free, of course! Click here to ask for a copy of the entire e-book, The Elements of FITness!  

 

The Faster with FITniche 5K is coming up fast!  Save the date: Sept. 3rd!

 

This year, all proceeds from the event are being donated to the Build a Bathroom Fund at Lake Hollingsworth, where 2,000 to 3,000 people a day use the 3-mile trail and have nothing but bushes to turn to when nature calls. Help us eliminate the no.1 and no.2 problems at Lakel Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL! 

 

The Goal: Raise $10,000 privately to start the city's building fund.  The city has already done site surveys, a cost analysis and is eying FITniche to help kick-start the effort! Tell your friends and plan to participate.  Here's what your entry will get you!

• Your registration fee donated to the Build a Bathroom Fund!
• Awesome raffle opportunities, including the chance to win free shoes for a year (up to 4 pair!) 
• 25% off any apparel purchased that weekend! 
• A flat, fast course; a cool t-shirt; and good times afterwards!

Register Online Here or In-Store!