Your Fitness: Creatures of habit

Something we can often claim to be, as human beings that is - creatures of habit. 

We all have our own way of doing things and just as importantly, when we like to do them! 

It is rare that we are infinitely unpredictable in nature. 

However, like everything in life - there are pros and cons to this conundrum. 

Routines and habits help to create an element of structure, order and familiarity within our lives. 

Consequently, however, depending on your current habits - this can be detrimental to our overall health and wellness when habits fail to align with health and longevity.

As a coach, it shouldn’t take a huge amount from me as a fitness professional to see some pretty big benefits when it comes to improving somebody’s quality of life through simple behaviour changes and encouraging healthier habits that are sustainable and relevant to an individual's preferences and context. 

Living a healthier life isn’t rocket science, and some simple changes within one’s lifestyle can have a plethora of benefits when it comes to their overall health, quality of life and their physical fitness!

Examples of such habits do not have to be complicated. 

Introducing a daily water intake target? Super, now we’re hydrated and benefitting from the effects of having an adequate water intake. 

Have a daily step target, or even introduce a brisk walk before or after a current habit you already have? Great, now we have increased our physical activity! 

After you brush your teeth each morning do 10 push-ups! Fantastic, now we are proactively maintaining and developing strength that we would no doubt lose should we not make the conscious effort. 

Sounds silly, but as we age - it is this consistent effort that will help us to better maintain the physical function and quality of life that can sometimes start to slip away as we get older and more sedentary.

Take a deeper look at the habits that you have currently within your lifestyle. 

Ask yourself, could I make some changes? 

I challenge you to pick three habits to add to your current repertoire - stack these new habits after habits that you currently have. 

One new habit to follow an old habit - therefore completing the first habit will act as your prompt to complete your new habit. 

This concept can be referred to as habit stacking and can be a very helpful technique when looking to make some small changes within your life.

“ Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken” - Warren Buffet

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 - coachedbycashel@gmail.com