I have been going to gym on a rather regular basis, something I think I wouldn't have done if you asked me a year ago. Started with some normal cardio/weight machine routine and then, I was slowly introduced to the awesomeness of group fitness classes, in particular, Body Pump and Easy Steps.
I used to think that Group Fitness Classes are mostly for those fugly women or stereotypical hunk wanna-be. In fact, I think of gym as some massive makeover factory that produces either gym bunnies or losers. Just like a production line that produces standardized "goods" or "rejects". But this view changed rapidly once I started my gym routine.
On top of sculpting the body and improving one's stamina, it is actually a very good training to discipline the mind. Yes, its this whole "mental training" thing that changes my view. Throughout these two months, I've experienced times when the mind just surprisingly gives you that extra bit of boost despite the resistance of the body. It allows you to move on a bit further, to achieve a bit more. This does not occur everyday of course. But the sense of achievement that follows, its overwhelming. It boost your confidence, it makes you believe in yourself more, it makes you realize that hurdle can be overcome by determination, it empowers you.
Through the group fitness classes, I've observed how management strategies are implemented. I've seen synergy being put into use. I've seen collective effort at work. It feels good. It does. Again, I can't stress enough on that sense of achievement.
I've come to understand that the body can always adapt to fatigue and harsh conditions. But to get the mind to do the same, that's the challenging bit. It needs a hell lot of concentration and determination. You need to know how to harness your motivation and strength from your surroundings. And that is why I go to gym, to prepare myself for the better.
I used to think that Group Fitness Classes are mostly for those fugly women or stereotypical hunk wanna-be. In fact, I think of gym as some massive makeover factory that produces either gym bunnies or losers. Just like a production line that produces standardized "goods" or "rejects". But this view changed rapidly once I started my gym routine.
On top of sculpting the body and improving one's stamina, it is actually a very good training to discipline the mind. Yes, its this whole "mental training" thing that changes my view. Throughout these two months, I've experienced times when the mind just surprisingly gives you that extra bit of boost despite the resistance of the body. It allows you to move on a bit further, to achieve a bit more. This does not occur everyday of course. But the sense of achievement that follows, its overwhelming. It boost your confidence, it makes you believe in yourself more, it makes you realize that hurdle can be overcome by determination, it empowers you.
Through the group fitness classes, I've observed how management strategies are implemented. I've seen synergy being put into use. I've seen collective effort at work. It feels good. It does. Again, I can't stress enough on that sense of achievement.
I've come to understand that the body can always adapt to fatigue and harsh conditions. But to get the mind to do the same, that's the challenging bit. It needs a hell lot of concentration and determination. You need to know how to harness your motivation and strength from your surroundings. And that is why I go to gym, to prepare myself for the better.
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