Your Fitness: 3 things I wish I knew sooner on my fitness journey!

There are three gems of wisdom I wish I knew sooner when it came to my fitness.

Firstly, sleep can do more than most supplements you spend hours researching!

I often find clients asking questions about this and that supplement as they chase quick fixes. We are all more than likely guilty of this at some point or other along our fitness journey. However - one of the most important supplements we can focus on is well within our grasp. Sleep. Getting 7-9 hours sleep per night is likely going to have a vastly greater impact on your quality of life and performance when compared to any “miracle” supplements you have come across. Fix your sleep first - then start looking at other options!

Secondly, consistency beats perfection!

Many of us out there will often start searching for the best way to reach our goals - which may require a training regime that is completely alien to our normal routine. 

For the majority of people here - gentle changes to our routine, which gradually introduce new habits to our lifestyle, will be much easier to sustain and, as a byproduc, we will make progress!

And thirdly, how you do one thing is how you do everything!

Are you giving 100% in the gym and then giving 50% or similar levels of effort elsewhere in your life? 

Setting the standard early and looking to approach your nutrition and lifestyle with the same level of intention will increase the probability of you making much more efficient and sustainable progress towards your goals. 

You do not need to turn your life upside down - just make sure you are making a similar effort with things like your nutrition, sleep and other relevant variables across the week.

Start putting these concepts to the test with your training, and just maybe you will start to better understand and appreciate the process.

I am also delighted to announce that I am now offering an in-person personal training service at Kingfisher Fitness Club, Waterford. 

Please get in touch through the contact information below or call into reception to check availability and avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. 

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Lastly, I would also like to clarify that I am not a registered dietician. All advice disclosed here is simply advisory based on my qualifications as a fitness professional and personal experience and knowledge gained working with individuals and helping them reach their goals. 

The advice given is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

I hope someone out there found some of this information useful here, just some food for thought. 

For any questions in relation to this topic or training, nutrition, etc. or for coaching inquiries, simply message me on my business page on Instagram @coachedbycashel_ or by email - contact@coachedbycashel.com