November 30, 2016
We need to move or we would die. The opposite of motion is stillness. The ultimate stillness is death. That’s bad. We don’t want that option.
However, wanting to move is vastly different than needing to move. Many people start exercising because they need to: ‘I need to lose weight.’ ‘I need to lower my blood pressure.’ ‘I need to get in shape for vacation.’ ‘I need to …’
How about this instead, ‘I want to lose weight.’ ‘I want to lower my blood pressure.’ ‘I want to get in shape for vacation.’ See how different they make you feel by simply reading it? Imagine how it feels when you do it.
Most people end up quitting after several weeks with new exercise programs because true ‘want’ of movement is not inside the heart and brain. Exercise is movement. But all movement is not exercise. So how do you get someone to want more movement?
Note I didn’t say more exercise. The only way you’re ever going to make any lasting change is by tapping into the power of the brain.
Our brains are not concerned with long-term well-being when it comes to movement but rather, completing the task at hand. Doing movement is not the same as going to do movement. For example, we intentionally go to the gym to move. In truth, movement you can do anywhere.
Here are a few simple things that might help. The solution doesn’t have to be complicated to work. In my opinion, the answer is not going harder, faster, stronger, or longer. Those are needs. Temporary needs. We must foster wants. These might help.
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Stay Strong,
Perry