Belief creates the opportunity – not reality. You can’t manifest things by thinking them, you still have to put in the work. The trick is to make the work feel less like “work.”
Slacktivity Trackers
Trackers don’t stop slackers. If they create a sense of discovery that enhances the experience of being you, wonderful. If they reinforce the notion that you’re never doing “enough” then they suck. It all depends on you.
If Every Little Bit Helps
A few short bouts of vigorous activity can lower all-cause mortality. However, whenever, how long you get active needs to be celebrated, regardless of duration.
There’s Only One Way to Health
We can’t buy our way to health. There’s only one way to get there. Trackers do not change behavior, they record it. Take action first, then track later.
Cognitive Kindness (or Cruelty)
Cognitive Kindness is what we need, but Cognitive Cruelty is what we most often choose (especially in fitness) and have forced upon us by outside systems. It’s time to choose differently.
From Fear to Fun in Fitness
Die later or enjoy now? Our brains prioritize short-term threats and opportunities and discount long-term ones. What does this mean for motivation and exercise? 3 Key Questions on fear and negative reinforcement answer that question.
Smaller Seats for Health & Safety
There is growing pressure on the airline industry from consumer advocacy groups to make airline seats bigger due to safety concerns. The seats on airplanes have gotten a bit smaller but our bodies have gotten significantly bigger. The average weight of both men and women is 30 pounds greater than in the 1960s – and […]
Finally! Some Prevention!
Finally. Humans focused on preventing disaster for once instead of cleaning it up. How altering an asteroid’s path is a perfect representation of the “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” expression.
Fun is a Feeling, Not an Activity
Fun is a Feeling, Not an Activity. Mic Drop. True Fun is the confluence of playfulness, connection, and flow. Throw in some fitness and you might find it gets easier to stick with it.
Squid Game Volleyball
Squid Game Volleyball. How some fun with my step-daughter got me thinking about the many problems with official physical activity guidelines.