Training and triathlon may be your hobby but it can have great flow on benefit to all other areas of your life. When we talk about the integration of the sport into your life, this is what we mean.
So often we hear that triathlon gets in the way of, or, is a source of stress and anxt for relationships, families and individuals, however, with a shift in mindset and some communication it can be the catalyst for success and high performance globally; performance in all areas of life!
Exercise should be a part of every day – it is part of the recipe for health and wellness. However, exercise is random and lacks structure and progression… as such it will yield random results – which is obviously less than ideal if improved performance is what you are chasing!
Structured training overseen by an experienced and qualified coach allows you to see improvement in performance, health and wellness, while successfully integrating it into your everyday life.
Everyone’s time is limited, so working with a Coach you can set goals that are meaningful to you and then work through a strategy relative to the context of your life to help you work towards them. Ultimately, you are looking to maximize the time YOU have whilst ensuring you are not compromising the other areas that are important to you. It is important not to simply dump the load of training into your already busy schedule – it needs to be well thought out and integrated. Remember, that sometimes life will ebb, so training can flow, and sometimes life flows, so training needs to ebb. Overall consistency in approach and execution over extended periods of time is the most critical part of any program.
The benefits of this approach to training, and moreover the value of this approach to life in general is far reaching. It is being understood more and more but there are still many that struggle to juggle sport and life effectively. In part this comes from the continual quest that ‘more is more’, particularly in terms of training and in terms of work life. If this was the answer everyone who worked MORE or trained MORE would be the most successful. Think about it, and more importantly, think about the effect on health and family life.
More and more people, businesses, employers, managers, CEOs and other high level executives are understanding the role and value of this structured training to not only improve work performance but also overall health and well-being.
There are some obvious benefits that are spoken about commonly…
– improved health
– improved mood
But the structure and focus required to undertake a training program also helps teach (and demand):
– time management
– daily energy control
– patience
– consistency
– tolerance of others
– mental well-being
– better daily habits
– consideration to eating, hydration and fueling
– management of stress
– healthy sleeping habits
– the value of working on yourself
– goal setting
– drive
– passion
– the importance of nailing the basics
You will be happier, healthier and be a better spouse, parent, employee, employer… A better HUMAN! … if, you can learn to embrace the value of structured training in the context of your life. Adopt the mindset of athletes and high performers and reap the benefits in all areas of your life.
Training is not just about racing… It is about improving. Which is what we all want to do! #beyourbest