Beware of "N.M.S!"

Beware of 'N-M-S'!
by Jimi Varner


While walking up to work one day, I noticed a member just sitting in the car and gazing off into space.

I had seen this look before.

This person had the 'deer in headlights' look about them, so I decided to go up and see if everything was okay.

Just as I had suspected, this person suffered from a common condition called, 'N-M-S', 'No Motivation Syndrome'. They were trying to get motivated to come into the workout room, but they just couldn't find the motivation to get out of the car.

Has this ever happened to you? It's like Sunday morning, you wake up and find that you don't have the energy to get out of bed and go to church. Sure, you can think of a million reasons why you shouldn't go, but if you can muster up the strength to put on that 'Sunday best', after the service is over, you are always glad you went, right?


Okay, back to business!
I have two suggestions to help you get and stay motivated to workout!

1. Hire a Personal Trainer - The benefits are many. Here as just a few:
Accountability - you are being charged AND the trainer is waiting for you!
Motivation - a good trainer will be able to draw more out of you during the workout.
Inspiration - our trainers have a long list of accomplishments that are inspirational.
Challenging - one of our trainers can design a workout that is both challenging and exciting.

2. Train with a friend/workout buddy - Below are some of the benefits:
Accountability - just see what happens when you don't show up at 6 a.m.!
Motivation - this is a great opportunity to spend time together.
Inspiration - share your goals and push each other to achieve them.
Challenging - they can bring out the competitive side of you like nobody else!
Unlike team sports or group activities, the weight room can be a lonely place of solitude. It doesn't have to be. The benefits of a well-designed strength training program are only productive if you actually do it.

With the Summer winding down and the kiddies going back in school, stack the cards in your favor this Fall! Consider this strategy for protecting yourself against the deadly 'N-M-S" virus and get into great shape in time for the holiday season!

TIP

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TIP

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