Ask The Expert: Fitness
Is Your Social Circle
HARMFUL OR HELPFUL? by Jesse J. Leyva, Owner of Outlaw Fitcamp
W
hen working toward fitness goals, one important factor many overlook is the
impact your friends and family have on your success.
Your social circle does play an important role in your success! It’s important to
surround yourself with people who share similar goals, but this doesn’t always happen easily.
How friends or family can
(unknowingly) hold you back from reaching your goals
If you’re in a social circle that goes out a
lot—eating out, drinking, etc., those friends may not be supportive when you’re ready to call it a night for that early-morning workout you have planned. It can be
easy to get talked into staying out later
than you wanted. Plus, they may not be
concerned about the calories of the food
and drinks that are flowing—and therefore,
not onboard when you try to make healthier choices. There can be other problems if you’re married or in a relationship. If you’re on a fitness journey without your partner, this can sometimes cause friction. When you’re getting fit and healthy, it can often cause resentment. But this really has nothing to do with you! It’s almost always about them—their level of happiness and contentment, and possibly guilt for not taking care of their own health. This is no reason not to take care of your health though, and we’re here to help! Workout with others for the best results Working out with someone else or in a motivational group—rather than solo exercising—is an increasingly preferred form of exercise. One study found that 95% of those who started a fitness program with friends completed the program.
That’s why we always offer FREE
personal training for the spouse or the
significant other of our clients. We offer this because we know how important it is to your long-term success.
Or, our Outlaw FitCamp classes will
help you become part of a group of like minded people. Our FitCamp group
fitness classes are fun and supportive. Either of these options will help ensure
that you have the family or social support you need to succeed! Don’t go at it alone! It can be hard on your fitness goals if your social circle isn’t supportive.
We are committed to helping you find the support you need which is why
our group fitness classes are fun and
motivational. You will find support here in reaching your goals - your success is our success! So don’t go at it alone!
972.355.2639 • OUTLAWFITCAMP.COM | LOCATIONS: FLOWER MOUND • LITTLE ELM • HICKORY CREEK • MCKINNEY • PLANO • KELLER • FORT WORTH
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