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Exercise of the Month - April 2010:
“Educate the Mind”
Training hard is undoubtedly a major piece of the puzzle when it comes to improvements in fitness levels, but there are other components that are equally important. I’ve previously discussed the role nutrition plays, but this month I wanted to mention the importance of education. My clients are probably sick of me speaking about how important it is to educate themselves about training and nutrition, but it’s the truth. Every year I continue to compile lists of books to read, articles to research, and questions to ask my mentors and colleagues.
The research is ever evolving and I think it’s important to stay on top of the latest information. It’s crucial to understand the basics first, but putting into practice new exercises or trying new foods is part of the process as well. For example, the above book is on the bookshelf of arguably every fitness professional who really “gets it” across the country. It was a “must read” when you first entered this field. However, I’ve read so many more selections after that as they continue to improve my knowledge of training and nutrition. Moral of the story…training and eating right are important, but to truly improve, one must educate themselves on a daily basis.
