{"id":8497,"date":"2021-08-10T19:45:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T19:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gagestrengthtraining.com\/?p=8497"},"modified":"2021-08-10T19:45:23","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T19:45:23","slug":"10-habits-of-highly-fit-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gagestrengthtraining.com\/10-habits-of-highly-fit-people\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Habits of Highly Fit People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you want to look better, feel better, move better, and live better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do your daily habits or routines align with those goals? Are you constantly putting yourself in situations to succeed? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you just going through the motions, doing the same old habits that you\u2019ve always done hoping one day you\u2019ll just wake up with everything you want?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humans are efficient beings. It’s a gift and a curse. We do what\u2019s comfortable, easy, and convenient.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old habits, die hard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it’s these habits that are holding us back from getting to where we want to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do we change?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, I\u2019m not a psychologist and can\u2019t provide a dissertation on human behavior. But I can give you one piece of advice that is pretty easy to put into action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to be healthy\/fit\/jacked\/lean\/strong, start acting like a healthy\/fit\/jacked\/lean\/strong person…Start living like a healthy\/fit\/jacked\/lean\/strong person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do what they do, eat what they eat, drink what they drink, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have heard of the book \u201c7 Habits of Highly Effective People\u201d…<\/em>Well here are the cliff notes to my made up book \u201c10 Habits of Fit People!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store:<\/strong> Produce, fish, meat, dairy…real food from real sources is always placed on the perimeter of the grocery store. The more food that comes from the outside, the better off you\u2019ll be. The middle isles are full of processed junk. If it can sit on your shelf for more than a week, it probably shouldn\u2019t be in your body.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    1. Plan your weekly workouts and meals<\/strong>: Plan what days and times you\u2019re going to the gym before the week starts! The better you are at scheduling your life, the less surprises tend to pop up to keep you out of the gym. Fit people know what they\u2019re eating, when they\u2019re eating, and why they\u2019re eating. Plan out your weekly menu BEFORE you go to the store. After you plan and shop, prepare all your food for the week so it’s easy to grab!\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      1. Manage Stress<\/strong>: Stress can wreak havoc on the body. From long term health problems to stubborn belly fat, the stress your body and mind are under can control your body composition. Take 10 minutes a day and decompress. That can be a 10 min walk, 10 min of mobility\/yoga\/stretching, 10 min of breathing\/meditation, etc.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        1. Make sleep a priority<\/strong>: Sleep plays a massive role in your health and well-being. I\u2019d rank sleep above diet AND exercise when it comes to the \u201cmost important pillar of health.\u201d A minimum of 7 hours of QUALITY sleep should be you nightly goal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          1. \u00a0Eat consciously<\/strong>: Do you eat consciously? Do you listen to your body when you eat? Or do you eat mindlessly? Fit people listen to their body when they eat. They eat slow, they chew their food, and they eat until they\u2019re about 80% full.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            1. \u00a0Lift Weights<\/strong>: Strength training in any form will increase bone density, improve posture, improve body composition, and increase lean muscle mass. Having an appreciable level of lean body mass a part of overall \u201cfitness\u201d\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              1. \u00a0Do \u201cCardio:\u201d<\/strong> Having a good aerobic fitness level helps lower blood pressure, regulate blood sugar, regulate weight, and strengthen your immune system. Hike, Run, HIIT, Bike, Swim, Circuit Train, Walk, etc. Do something at least 2x for 30-60min that makes you huff and puff.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                1. Drink Water<\/strong>: Our bodies are 60% water, and with all the training you’re set to do, you\u2019ll need to replenish your fluids. Aim for half your weight in fluid ounces (200lbs = 100 ounces).\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                  1. Eat adequate protein<\/strong>: To build and support strong structures, you must consume protein. There are all kinds of proteins. Whether you\u2019re a vegan or a carnivore there’s a protein source for you. Daily intake depends on specific goals, but a standard recommendation is .7 – .8g per pound (200lbs = 140-160g).\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                    1. Be Consistent<\/strong>:\u00a0 Repeat your workouts, repeat your meal prep, repeat your sleeping routine, repeat your stress management habits. If something is good for you, do it everyday.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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