Strike Martial Arts

EXCUSES

Winners never quit,quitters never win

Over 25 years I have heard so many excuses,ultimately they are just that....EXCUSES.

Stop talking and start working.You want results? You want progress? You want to be a better person? Excuses will not get you there. Just do it!

Why Some Students Quit

It is normal to make excuses & feel it easier to quit. By understanding some of the excuses, will help you in your quest to be your best & not give up.

I am way too busy

- I have to cancel my training agreement as I wont be able to get there.

We have heard this line so many times; its only another excuse!

Consider this; you are driving along, even when you are so busy what will happen if you keep on driving and do not stop for fuel? Your body is no different, you have to stop for fuel, and its your body that helps you make money not your job. Its not a case of what we want or can do but rather its something we need to do. Time does not control you; you have to control your time FOR YOU...

Further, at Strike MA we have a number of classes that includes ,early evening and classes as late as 8:45pm.

In order to function properly in everyday life and stay healthy everybody needs to have a regular workout schedule. Keeping your mind and body fit & sharp is not an option, but a must. If we keep lamenting & excusing ourselves for what we should have done, could have done, if only etc, years will fly by, nothing gets done & we miss the train destined for success & happiness.

There is no such thing as a bad life, ONLY BAD CHOICES.

Getting over it! Going the distance!

For every excuse there is to avoid training we have the perfect solution. You workout most of the time when you can get to the school. When the job is'nt keeping you nailed to the desk, when the sky is'nt pouring rain or hailing when the lower back or the crick in your shoulder is'nt acting up. Sure youd like to work out more, really get into shape, but there are plenty of reasons why you cant. Plenty of explanations, rationalisations, complications, excuses. If you are anything like the average person you have an arsenal of them, and chances are deep in your heart you know most of them ARE BOGUS.

Sure there ARE legitimate outs, serious problems such as I have a work deadline or I have got a headache or flesh eating bacteria have paralysed the entire right side of my body. Ok, in some situations I will cut you some slack. But you probably got a few other excuses in your bag of tricks that sound rational that they make skipping workouts seem like a sane and responsible thing to do.

A clever procrastinator can call on them time and time again. We have compiled a list of the most overused excuses and found ways to get around them. If you have the excuses, then we've got the solution.

Here is what to do for the next time you hear yourself say...

Its Just Too Cold To Exercise Warm-up before the chill. Joints are stiffer and muscles and tendons more susceptible to injury in cold weather. Before heading outdoors warm-up until your limbs feel glowing warm and you experience a slight feeling of breathlessness. Try this full body combination; jog on the spot for a minute followed by 30 seconds of push ups, repeat 8 to 10 times to warm up your upper and lower body.

I'm too tired to exercise Often being tired is a state of mind. If you do not workout when you are tired you enter a vicious circle of feeling tired all the time and not feeling like exercise. To combat this, exercise at a lower pace than normal, do this regularly and it will help you beat this feeling. Have you ever felt tired when you came to class and then participated and at the end felt great because you made the effort? It feels good does'nt it?

One other reason for feeling tired is your fuel base. If you are not eating right or are irregular your body does'nt have the energy to sustain a level of exercise. To keep energy levels high we should be training ourselves to eat every four hours. As a rule eat until you feel some what satisfied then stop.

People often feel that they are too tired after work to train. Getting your exercise over and done with in the morning before you get tired seems logical. But studies have shown that training is most effective in the afternoon. Students have experienced faster recovery times and took in more oxygen. This can help you exercise longer and with more intensity than an early morning workout.

I have a sore back, shoulder/knee/ankle... Go light is the main aim. No one is asking you to perform at your peak. Keep your training to areas of your body that are not affected. You do need to keep on this training cycle so you do not fall into the Im too tired cycle.

I Can't stick to a routine YOU NEED TO BREAK THIS BAD HABIT.You need to set yourself goals short and long term. Master Shane can help you with this. What do you want from this class, this week, this month and this year? Set yourself achievable goals that you can see the results, your first tip, and your first or next belt are a great start. Gradings are a major part in achieving goals you set because they become goals you get.

I get bored easily Just another excuse,it's the lowest & weakest excuse you can give me! Keep yourself focused, keep yourself interested. Set yourself something to learn at each class whether it is a kick, technique or mental stimulation. Set the attitude right & the body follows.

Remember...

Training in the martial arts makes for a better lifestyle. Your interactions with people and well being will definitely show the benefits. Last but not least I would rather you train regularly at 80% than a sporadic 100%.

Ultimately it's about commitment to yourself, you have taken the first step to join & show you are way above the ordinary, now live and become extraordinary!!