Most people that seek us out do so because they want to move better and be able to be strong and fit enough to do other activities, and not for the sake of lifting things in a gym as a hobby, although it sometimes becomes a hobby for some as they enjoy the challenges.
Those who enjoy and active hobby or sport have built in some motivation for eating well and exercising consistently – this will get most anyone 99% of the way to their goals. And so we encourage people to try out different activities, and not be apprehensive about not being good at something. After moving to Oregon I took up racing cyclocross in the fall and early winter, in part because it provides good motivation to stay in shape and train for something, but also because it offers a number of challenges and is just so damn fun.
I still suck at it, having never done any endurance sports before the age of 38, but who cares? Embrace the suck and stave off boredom.
Get out there and find something fun, healthy, and that pushes you and don’t stop.
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About the Author:
Owner of Elemental Fitness Lab in Portland, OR. Our approach to training is to integrate research (I'm an NSCA CSCS, certified Functional Movement Screen, and Precision Nutrition) with practical experience. I've studied martial arts in Japan and the U.S. for many years, and have put in my time in the gym, in the water, on the snow, on the rock wall, and on the bike.