Make your goal setting 1000% more effective by being honest and clear about your purpose. The real one, the one that is sometimes hiding behind what you think it should be.
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The answer is that there is no simple answer. But here are a couple of thoughts to help you get there, starting with reframing what training means to you and changing the level of importance from “I can just cancel this session, I’m too busy” to “If I don’t train, I will get sick and won’t be able to work at all”.
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It’s end of Feb and things are starting to feel a little harder - getting to the gym, not reaching for the snacks etc. Here’s how it can all go so wrong and how you can fix it to stay motivated all year round.
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Knowledge - the final piece of the R.O.C.K Principles Puzzle. As they say, knowledge is everything, knowledge is power. Keep learning about yourself, those around you and the world in general and you will always keep growing.
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If you’re sick of staring at an empty fridge when you’re starving after work or feeling guilty because you didn’t make time to workout this week then this one’s for you. It’s time to dive into “Organisation” - the “O” of recap of the R.O.C.K principles.
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I asked my favourite fit people and advocates of health and wellbeing what keeps them motivated to stay health.
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Check out all the pics from the interntional TAG Rugby tournament in Ireland.
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Having a personal trainer or coach that is dedicated to you, your needs and goals, is one of the best ways to help you get results. But it can be hard to work out who is right for you. I've compiled 5 steps to help you find the right coach for you.
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Following on from the earlier Motivation article, I break down some of the results from our quiz and find out what factors are the most common amongst clients and Strong Words readers.
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Have you ever gone to one of those spin or Bootcamp classes where the instructor yells the whole time? Did you feel like it pushed you to go harder or did it give you an immediate sense of wanting to flee? I've seen it all. The trick is to find out what works for you and that might even change over time. I've compiled a bunch of examples that I have seen in my clients.
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