How was yesterday’s workout?
I’m mega-keen to hear how you’re doing during these first few days. I’m considering bringing you more of these free beginner videos and I really need your feedback to help me decide whether to make them and what they should include. So don’t forget to post your pics and comments for me online.
Today I’m going to introduce you to some of my favourite exercises for firming and sculpting the upper body.
I recommend you use weights for today’s exercises if you have them. If not, you can improvise with same-weighted pairs of items like water bottles, books, or whatever you have around.
For optimal results good form is essential, so even if you’ve done some of the exercises before, please listen carefully to my instructions.
I’m not here just call out instructions though, there are many other messages I’d like to whisper in your ears as we share this journey together…
Today’s tip is: Think strong!
We often talk about our bodies and minds as though they are separate entities but this is an illusion.
The mind is part of the body and the body is fully controlled by the mind. What affects one, always affects the other. Change one and you’ll change the other.
As people get stronger in their bodies, they invariably find they also gain mental strength. In the same way, thinking strong thoughts helps us sculpt strong, fit bodies.
When you come to pick up those weights today don’t say to yourself, “I’m too weak” or even “I’m not sure if I can do this”, those thoughts will not help you at all, release them as soon as they appear. Instead repeat yourself “I am strong”. Because you are.
Believe me, you’re stronger than you think. And you’re about to start proving it.
Don’t forget to come talk to me when you’re done!
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