Iron Kettlebell Fitness

It’s that time again, the end of one year and the beginning of another.  That can only mean one thing, it’s time to set some goals for the upcoming 365 days.  Unfortunately, most of those goals will not be reached and many will be disappointed with themselves as 2011 turns to 2012.

In my experience, there are many reasons why we fail to improve ourselves and grow from one year to the next.  The biggest reason of course is that many of us don’t set goals at all.  The second biggest reason is that some simply don’t have belief in themselves.  They are dead in the water before the clock strikes midnight.

Once you have set your goals and have mapped out a plan for achieving them, you must have unquestioned belief in your ability to achieve the things you have determined as worthy of your efforts.  You also must have belief that you can become the person you need to become.  Being successful in reaching your desired outcome has more with growing and evolving as a person then it does with just performing a prescribed set of tasks.  It is your belief that you are capable of becoming that person that ultimately leads you down the path of success.

If you decide that your goal next year it to loose 50 pounds, you have to be able to envision yourself 50 pounds lighter.  You have to literally create a picture in your mind of what you will look like and what you will feel like after you have lost the weight.  This vision helps you create the belief in your mind that you are capable of becoming the person you see in your head.  If there is any doubt what so ever, your mind literally will not allow you to reach your desired weight.  Let me repeat that, if you doubt yourself, your mind will not permit you to succeed.

When a powerlifter approaches the platform in an attempt to hoist a barbell over his head, he must have absolute unquestioned faith that he is capable of, and will be successful in the attempt.  Doubt cannot be allowed to creep into his head.  Image if you were skydiving and there was doubt in your mind as to whether or not the parachute would open.  Would you jump?  Hell no you wouldn’t.  Same holds true with your goal setting.  If you have doubt’s you can achieve them, why bother setting them in the first place.

The long and the short of it is, believe in yourself.  Believe that you can, and you will.

Yours in Health,

Dennis

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Before entering into a fitness routine, especially one that incorporates kettlebells, be sure to consult with your physician or medical professional to be sure you are healthy enough to begin a strength and conditioning regimen.  Be sure to learn the proper way to perform each lift and complete each exercises in strict form employing a spotter when applicable.  In other words, if you hurt yourself, it’s your fault.