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Train Your Body, Train Your Mind


 Posted by Samantha Clayton, AFAA, ISSA – Vice President, Worldwide Sports Performance and Fitness  0 Comment

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Take the time to prepare for your workouts

We all know that getting into shape requires consistent dedication to physical training, but it’s important to make sure you keep a holistic approach to your routine – which means taking time to focus on the mental side of things as well.

Athletes often say that the mental side of their sport is just as important as the physical training they do each day. Here are the key elements, both physical and mental, that can help give you an edge with your own training routine and goals.

Pillars of successful training

Our fitness philosophy is based on the following five principles: Balance, Personalization, Safety, Nutrition Timing and Lifestyle. To create a more well-rounded approach, we’re adding two more: Focus and Dedication.

Balance – we promote a balanced approach to exercise that incorporates the five key components of health-related fitness: body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. Make sure that your routine includes these key elements of physical performance.

Safety – proper progression and regression of exercises is essential for injury prevention and achieving optimal exercise-induced adaptations. If you want your body to change, you must look after it. You can push yourself, but never compromise with proper exercise form.

Personalization – your fitness plan should be based on your individual exercise history, current level of fitness and desired fitness goals. Start out at the level that is right for you.

Nutrition Timing – understanding proper pre-, during- and post-exercise nutrition is necessary to achieve your fitness goals.

Lifestyle – exercise is an important component of an overall healthy lifestyle, which includes proper sleep, hygiene, nutrition, social support and personal connection. These lifestyle factors all influence your ability to achieve and maintain your results.

Focus – take the time to mentally prepare for your workouts. This includes implementing a set routine and planning your pre-workout nutrition so that you can devote all your energy to your workout. When you can truly focus on your training session and be more self-aware, you’ll use better form, which can have a positive effect on your training intensity level.

Dedication – it’s important to commit to following your training and nutrition plans. Try writing down positive affirmations weekly and even daily to give yourself a boost of motivation. As you reach your goals, be sure to set new ones.

To train at your best, you need to find an approach that helps you build mental as well as physical strength. Use these pillars to check in with yourself and make sure you’re setting yourself up for success. Take the time to develop and increase your personal focus so you can truly get the most out of your fitness routine.

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Samantha Clayton, AFAA, ISSA – Vice President, Worldwide Sports Performance and Fitness
Samantha Clayton is responsible for all activities relating to exercise and fitness education for Independent Herbalife Members and employees. Through in-person training sessions, educational tools and materials, and her blog (www.discovergoodfitness.com), she ensures that the important role of exercise as part of a healthy, active life is understood by all. She also helps create, organize and promote employee fitness programs and activities as an integral part of the company’s corporate wellness program. A native of Liverpool, England, Samantha initially worked as a consultant for Herbalife for two years and led the Herbalife24-Fit program, the company’s first comprehensive fitness training program and DVD series. Before joining the corporate ranks, Samantha was a professional athlete. She represented Great Britain in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in both the 200m and the 4x100m relay events. Prior to the Olympics, she won two medals in the Olympic AAA trials – a silver medal for the 200m and a bronze for the 100m – as well as a silver medal in the 4x100m relay during the European Junior Championships in 1997. Her personal records include 11.40 seconds in the 100m and 23.02 seconds in the 200m. Samantha is a personal trainer and group exercise coach through the American Fitness and Aerobics Association (AFAA) and International Sport Science Association (ISSA).


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