The tagline as you enter my gym is "Where Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things," and it couldn't be more accurate. Over my 30 years as a trainer, I have witnessed incredible achievements, both physically and mentally, through adversity and great successes.
Everyone who joins us has a unique goal at a particular time in their life. Much like the inspiring stories we see at the Olympics, it’s the personal journeys behind the medals and participants that truly define them.
Whether your goal is to walk a mile, lose weight, build self-confidence, or use exercise to improve your mental health, we all have our own aspirations. This is your Olympics, and it’s up to you to maintain focus and dedication to reach your targets.
You might think these athletes are born with such focus and drive, but for many, it comes from sheer determination and the will to be the best. Dedicating your life, training every day, and consistently pushing your body through pain is awe-inspiring, and I have immense respect for them.
If there’s something you want to achieve, let the Olympics inspire you. Set your plan, push yourself out of your comfort zone, and stay focused on your goal. It’s easy to be deterred by external influences, but stay committed and prove to yourself and others that anything is possible with the right physical and mental mindset.
It’s okay to struggle at times, reset and come back stronger. Even the best, like USA gymnast Simone Biles, face setbacks. She took time out but returned to the Olympics fitter and stronger.
Seeing ordinary people achieve extraordinary things inspires me every day. I’ve been fortunate to help many achieve what they never thought possible. One day, I hope to write a book, as a few words can’t capture the incredible life stories of my clients.
Write your own success story, because you can!
David’s summing up
If you can change your mind you can change your life!
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