Fit For Anything Newsletter December 2020
It has been a strange year, perhaps one we would rather forget, and everyone has faced unprecedented pressure, challenges and disruptions. The new year brings uncertainty I know, as the pandemic is taking its course, but you can still face it with a positive attitude to plan your fitness goals.
The festive season poses challenges to us all when it comes to health and dedication, but there are always ways to stay healthy during Christmas, and also have fun and enjoy yourself. Some top tips for the festive season are as follows:
Take it easy on the alcohol
We all know alcohol in excess is bad for you, but no one’s going to tell you off for having a few drinks. Just remember to keep everything in moderation. Excessive drinking tends to go hand in hand with unhealthy weight gain, so take it easy – you’ll still be able to have fun.
Don’t eat something you usually avoid
The excess food around the holiday season can be tempting, but if you know that you respond badly to dairy products, or that eating too much chocolate doesn't do you any favours, then try to avoid them. Always keep yourself in mind, even when you’re feeling the festive pressure!
Make sure that you still exercise
It becomes even more difficult to stick to a schedule when there are so many reasons to make excuses for not training. And there’s nothing wrong with easing up on the intensity. You’ve earned it. But remember that just a little exercise still goes a long way. Suggest you keep some structure and a routine that works for you. Find a way to sneak in a few sessions throughout the week, and you will feel better for it!
For some more thoughts you might like to check out my article over on LinkedIn
With a little more time on our hands to catch up on some reading, you might also find these past blogs helpful.
New for 2021 will see an addition to the business Instagram account for FFA. You will be able to find quality fitness content mainly aimed at becoming Fit For Anything. Find out more about how to become functionally fit, to be able to do anything niggle free, and to to boost longevity without impairments and injuries. There will also be video content where there will be tips on how to combat common problems such as issues with aches and pains with knees, back, shoulders, neck, etc. Watch this space on Instagram for Fit For Anything business account, see https://www.instagram.com/fit.for.anything/ for details and perhaps follow this account so you don't miss out on the info!
You can also follow the current personal Fit For Anything Instagram account rj_fitforanything, https://www.instagram.com/rj_fitforanything/
I recently shared a flashback to almost 30 years ago to my days during Special Forces training in the Netherlands as a little motivation for getting through these challenging times we find ourselves in. This training sees only 8% of starting recruits finish and receive their green beret. There are times when you feel you have used up all reserves, it’s then time to find the desire, power, mind-set, belief and determination within you to see things through and to continue to function well enough to finish what you’ve started. Give it your all but sensibly. Adapt, adjust, bounce back and find a reserve source of energy when one feels ultimate limits of physical and mental capacities have been completely depleted. Keep going, you’ll get through tough times, you will see it through, you’ll persevere and get there!
Why not set one of these as your next target?
Some events coming up during the next few months (fingers crossed):
30/1/'21 Winter Fan Dance (Wales - Roel)
7/2/'21 Winter Run London 10km
7/2/'21 Grizedale Trail Half Marathon
28/2/'21 Dash in the Dark (Black Park London)
If you want to treat yourself for Christmas, or as inspiration for events in the new year, Fit For Anything continue their partnership with LegendBorne clothing for 2021. You can get a discount on the RRP by using the FFA link.
I wish you all strength and courage in these challenging times. We will all be pleased to see the end of a difficult 2020 and I want to say a massive cheers to a positive 2021, hashtag #pos21 and #fitforanything if you are on Instagram. I also want to thank everyone who has continued to support me, especially the ones who kept structure, routine and worked on their performances with me during the lockdowns. Let's stay driven and encouraged, continue to focus on a better you. Be the best you can be, be(come) Fit For Anything.
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As ever, I look forward to continuing to work with you to keep you on track to achieve your goals in the new year and beyond.
You can be(come) Fit For Anything!
Roel