If we just focus on the end result, without considering the road it takes to get there, you will likely not make the journey. Focusing on the effort gives us small wins that will mount towards the final achievement.

We all experience muscular and joint-associated pain; at varying intensities, for varying durations, and in different areas.

It is easy to become lost amongst the forest, particularly when we feel demotivated, emotionally exhausted and mentally distracted. In these moments, our focus should be on developing our discipline and not directly the pursuit of our long term goal.

Most people overestimate what they can do in a month and underestimate what they can do in a year. When new to fitness, it is difficult to predict time frames. You may not have the experience to know how long it will take for you to achieve your goal.

It’s important to make your fitness journey as simple as it needs to be, but no simpler. You can always add complexity later. The art is to know when and how.

Fitness is a game. You could liken it to a bowling alley. You turn up and pick your lane. If you’re new to bowling, you may choose to have the bumpers up; at least until you get the hang of it. When you learn more, you can take them down and test yourself.

When new to exercise, it can be difficult to know what you should be training. If you don’t have a sport yet, or a particular event to train for, you can just train for life, and that’s okay.

When new to exercise, you may be under the impression that you need to know a lot to get started. I’m here to tell you that that’s probably not the case.