12 Most Fundamental Habits of the Super Fit
The super fit. What makes “them” different? They really are no different. They have jobs, kids, mortgages, school, pressure, but one thing does set them apart. Mindset. This mindset is what leads them to create solid habits, a solid mind, that lead to keeping their body “solid.”
1. They don’t think of their fitness as work, but rather a way of life
It’s kind of like taking a shower, sure you can go without one, but you just don’t feel right the rest of the day.
2. They don’t skip workouts
They take training days as seriously as a Dr.’s appointment.
Appointments and meetings get scheduled around their workout time, not the other way around.
3. They take their rest as seriously as their workouts
They know that in order to perform at their best and to get the most out of their body, they have to give it a rest. Rest days and sleep are as essential as the workouts themselves.
4. They eat to fuel their goals
Everything they eat serves a purpose. Protein for muscles, carbs for energy, and produce for vitamins,minerals and antioxidants. Treats are done, but never over-done.
5. They tune everything out when they work out
Focus. They know that anything you give your undivided attention to works out better. Being in tune with your body allows them to make tweaks, and know which tweaks to make.
6. They push through frustration
If you think it’s easy for the super fit to get fit, and stay fit, you’re wrong. They’re highly competitive and always striving to hit new goals. They struggle like everyone else with busy lives, stress, plateaus, fatigue, and frustration. But there isn’t a thought of giving up, it’s just a matter of finding their answer.
7. They prepare their food in advance and don’t leave hunger to chance
They know what they’ll be eating the whole day. If they don’t bring their food, they know what they can order off menus and what they can find at a grocery store. Drive-throughs don’t exist in their world.
8. They use their flaws as motivators, not a reason to give up
They see their flaws (even if you don’t) and despise them like everyone else. But rather than letting their flaws bring them down, they use them to motivate them UP.
9. They envision the win-goal-finish line every day
The goal is crystal clear in their mind. The thought of the sculpted body, or winning the race always keeps them motivated. Regardless of life’s pressures they race towards the winner’s tape.
10. Persistence, persistence, persistence
Yes…they are persistent!
11. There are no excuses
They learned early that excuses are time-suckers and don’t get you anywhere near your goal. Better to get it done then whine about why you didn’t.
12. There is no giving up
Enough said.
What are some of your best fitness habits?
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Heather Frey
Heather Frey is the founder and president of SmashFit.com, the first personal trainer and fitness matching website on the net. Both client AND trainer match so it's a match *both* ways. Think matchmaking for fitness. Heather is also the fit-xpert on the new NBC show, "Miami Moms" on the new NBC Miami Nonstop station talking exercise, nutrition, and the fitness-mindset needed to get both new, and experienced Moms to their strongest best, as well as the whole family. On top of being an entrepreneur and TV personality, she is also a blurber, artist, speaker, and Figure Competitor. As a Blurber, her description for her short and to-the-point posts, Heather writes and motivates daily about fitness and life strategies. Her get-it-done fitness advice, and daily inspiration have ranked her #22 of the most influential fitness tweeters out of almost 10,000 (according to WeFollow.com). Her inspiration comes from her passion to educate, motivate and mojovate people to get healthy and grab their life back. This passion earned her the honor of being named in the Huffington Post as one of the "16 Health Experts To Check Out On Twitter" as part of the TwitterPowerHouses series (16 Health Experts To Check Out On Twitter). She has also been featured in SELF Magazine and written up in Oxygen Magazine. The inspiration for SmashFit.com comes from Heather's passion to motivate people into a healthier and more fulfilling life. Her words demonstrate she understands that fitness is all in the mind and by motivating and reconditioning the mind, anything is possible.
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@drudniski #Persistence is the key. Know your goal, focus on it, and once you're there - push yourself further.
I couldn't agree more with this list. This is really how it is & I follow the list to a "t". I'm a single mom & have to take a taxi 5 days per week to the gym but I go. I wake up at 4:45am & get my workout done so I can get home b4 my son leaves 4 school. If I'm snowed in or something happens & truly can't get to the gym...I actually "miss" the gym. Summer time I bike. Working out & trying to be healthy is a passion. I mean how can a person not like the adrenal rush & endorphin high?
@Tamz Way to go Tanz! I completely relate! Though I am a night owl and I'll throw in an Insanity DVD at midnight if I have to. Have you tried those? Never was a DVD person until I inherited them, and now they're a wonderful back up or a 2nd workout. And agree with passion for the rush :)
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Amazing discipline is required among the super fit, and I have been lacking discipline for decades. It's something to work towards for 2012. :-)
@Heather Frey I have not only started, I quit the nasty cig habit, too. Thanks for inspiration, Heather!
@smashfit BTW - we adopted a 1 year Yellow Lab. Walking at least 3 miles a day since. :-)
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Heather thank you so much for this post!! I love it!! I used to do all 12 as part of my life..for me it was just that way. But this last year I gave up..many excuses many frustrations. Though in my head I know all 12 matter I just couldn't get it on. You have laid out the plan for me in 12 easy goals to get back on track and remember what worked for me before can still work today. Thank you!!
@JodiOkun Thank you so much Jodi. Love hearing it. Life gets crazy but I love that you've turning back from where you came :) Good luck!
Truly a great article , fitness is quite essential for complete well being and points listed by you are core points which really plays a great role in achieving healthy and fit body.
@smashfit so deserving Heather! Congrats again! Hugs! Umm, been having bed picnics due to flu but feeling a bit better today.
@HennArtOnline Ohhh... poor you. I'm so feeling you. Been sick too. Starting to perk up. Feel better! (((hugs)))))
@smashfit actually been fun catching up on movies:-) glad you're feeling better sweetness! XO
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Wow - great list. And as an aspiring "Superfit" I do 90% of what is on the list.
Unfortunately biz travel can be a bit challenging on the diet. But commitment is commitment...order the plain chicken breast.
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I am trying to apply more of these as I go. Amazing how you can start prioritizing even better when kids are late in high school and college. We are starting to move towards gluten-free and greatly limiting the carbs. I'm a big fan of the protein shakes for before/after workouts, eating several light snacks to curb hunger throughout the day, and trying to mix up the workouts to keep it "interesting" for the body vs getting in a rut.
And there has been many a time when I've wanted to hit the snooze and blow off a workout. However, I drag myself out of bed and never regret it.
I've even cut out my "one Oreo after lunch" habit. Overall fitness much better...love handles still present, yeah but gonna take time ;)
Very good article, Heather...thanks.
Really good points. You're right, fitness is a way of life, as important as work and anything else you do daily!
Love this article! Focus is so important!
So important to take care of ourselves!
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This is a great post, Heather! The rest thing can get tricky - waking up at 5:30 to exercise is excruciating on the front end :)
On the other hand, it's a great thing to be able to rub into peoples' faces, so - every grey cloud has a silver lining.
I think the biggest take-away here is that if you are truly getting fit, the stuff you want to do to improve your health takes center stage, not the other way around. That's how you know you're on the right track. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm getting closer :)
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@margieclayman Preparation is key. If I have enough grilled, roasted or steamed veggies around, I am less likely to snack on something less healthful. It does take a lot of advance planning, but it definitely pays off.
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