Change the way you think

Some common things I hear from class members after completing a 55 minute fitness class:

"If I could just get my fat out of the way."

"I used to be able to do all those things."

"I couldn't do all the lunges because of my knees."

"I had to take a break in the middle."

Fitness is vulnerable. Fitness is hard. Here you are in a body that you're trying to change in tight clothing, in front of other people, learning something you've never done before, at intensities that make it even more difficult. IN FRONT OF PEOPLE. What an extremely vulnerable place to be. No wonder I am hearing comments of longing, regret, embarrassment, or disappointment after class. Not only were you thrust into a class full of complexity and intensity, but you've been trying to manage the inner self critic inside your head! What a workout, say nothing of the actual exercise class.

Might I point out a couple of things:

1) You made it through class!

2) You leaned into something that made you uncomfortable!

I invite you to breathe for a second and shift your thoughts. Look at what you accomplished by coming! We have just simulated a very vulnerable experience for all involved. You showed up and you leaned in mentally and physically. Your energy and vulnerability added to the experience for everyone and that's the magic of working out together. You've heard the phrase "stronger together"? Well, it's true! That kind of energy is inspiring! It's humbling and motivating! When you see someone working harder, modifying to make it through the last difficult reps, or just laughing at themselves through it; you keep moving too! It's not about comparing size, stamina, or skill. It's about the energy. Take it in and shift your mind to what you are capable of doing when you chose to join in.

Every time you take class, you simulate the opportunity to move through your self doubt. You re-train your mind. The more you do it, the stronger you will be when the uncomfortable challenges come your way. In class, we don't just build your muscles, mobility, and coordination. We change the way you think.

It's normal to look at the things we want to change or improve on the outside. We want to look better, we want to move better, we want to feel better. Thinking this way is proof that you have just put yourself in a situation that's challenged your patterns of thinking. What better place to train like this, than a safe space with a trainer who will meet you where you're at today.

You keep showing up, and you change the way you think. The results will far exceed what you came for.