http://personaltrainingreddeer.com Red Deer Personal Trainer Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:59:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://personaltrainingreddeer.com/10-reasons-to-get-in-shape-for-2010/ http://personaltrainingreddeer.com/10-reasons-to-get-in-shape-for-2010/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:36:29 +0000 Cabel McElderry http://www.personaltrainingreddeer.com/?p=890 Each new year starts as a point of reflection from the previous. 2009 seemed to be a year of bad news but with the beginning of each new year comes the opportunity to start with a clean slate. Below is the result of my reflection of 2009 and why I think you should make 2010 the year that you say, “I am in the best shape of my life!”

1. H1N1 won’t be the last epidemic, we should expect to see more and far worse – When the H1N1 pandemic was announced a detail that wasn’t discussed in great detail was that statistically the world was overdue. Throughout history outbreaks of illness and disease have tended to repeat themselves at regular intervals and according to history this one came late. We’d be foolish to think this will be the last or the worst, but we can greatly reduce our risks but maintaining our efforts for optimal health and fitness.
2. Prescription drug sales continue to rise by more than a billion a year – IMS a medical statistics firm reports that prescription drug sales in Canada continue to rise annually. The steady increase is attributed in part to direct-to-consumer drug advertising. Unfortunately gyms and health clubs will never be able to bombard consumers with the message of feeling better through exercise the way a drug company can. However, a health and fitness club can always promise more positive than negative side effects from exercise than a drug ever can.
3. You have a better than 1 and 2 chance of contracting one of “Canada’s Five Deadliest Diseases” – As I reported in a previous column Canada’s five deadliest diseases are: Disease, Cancer, Lung Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes. When looking at the effected statistics we all have a better than 1 in 2 chance of experiencing one or more of these conditions. Regular exercise and healthy eating are one recommendation for the reduction of risk to all of these diseases.
4. You can’t control the economy, you can control your health – 2009 was the year of economic downturn, it was doom and gloom for most of the year. Major layoffs, unemployment on the rise all spelled increased physical and emotional stress. Though you can’t control the economy you can control how you feel about it and how you deal with it. By making exercise a regular part of your life you will reduce stress and the physical effects it brings.
5. The world wide obesity phenomenon – Not just a Canadian problem but a worldwide one. Obesity is dramatically on the rise. You could have an expensive medical procedure with still no guarantees and live with the potential negatives or you can educate yourself and embrace activity and improved nutrition.
6. Be a role model for your children – Next to worldwide obesity I see child obesity as a separate and more alarming problem. This past year was filled with news on child obesity, it should not be a growing statistic that parents are outliving their children. We are all products of our environment; it’s my opinion that responsible parenting and true concern for your children and yourself has to be a powerful advocate for adding exercise and healthy eating to your family’s lifestyle.
7. Improved hormonal balance – Inactivity, stress, and toxicity are all notable contributors to hormonal imbalance ranging from mild to severe instances of depression, infertility, and fatigue. Regular exercise creates hormonal cascades that help to overcome or improve hormonal imbalance.
8. Improved self-esteem – It is undeniable that we are emotional creatures and that the better we feel about ourselves the better we perform and the more successful we become. You deserve to feel better about yourself and from weight loss to hormonal cascades I’ve seen exercise provide improved self-esteem thousands of times over.
9. This is the year for that thing “you have always wanted to do” –The thousands of clients I have coached, each and every one always had that one thing they always wanted to do when they really sat down to think about their goals or reasons to exercise. Things left unaccomplished are in danger of becoming regrets, it’s time to cross that one thing off the list.
10. Because you want to – The most important reason of all, and after reading this list the one I hope you will all come to settle on. There are far more than 10 reasons to embrace the idea of fitness and healthy eating. As I stated in a column in months past this investment in yourself will always produce a return, has zero risk and tonnes to be gained. Happy New Year to everyone and make 2010 the year you say, “I am in the best shape of my life!”

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