According to Psychology Today one of the main reasons people don’t exercise is their desire to avoid any experience of discomfort.
Regardless of the discomforts we know that a consistent workout regimen reduces stress and increases your mental well-being. When you work out regularly, your body releases endorphins that enhance your mood. You have probably experienced these positive feelings after finishing a cardiovascular workout. You might also find that when you go for days or weeks of not exercising, your energy level decreases and your mood is not as heightened.
A common way people address this challenge is by committing to a fitness regimen of some kind. It is common to become energized about working out and jump right in. In these cases, unless there is a long-term plan in place or some thought has gone into how the fitness activity will be sustained, there is often a drop off in enthusiasm, resulting in inconsistency.
Another challenge is the lack of knowledge of proper exercising technic. This can be solved by finding a gym or trainer that you can trust to instruct you. However this can be much more difficult than it sounds. Gyms and trainers can be intimating and can sometimes sound like they are speaking a different langue when they are explaining things to you. Not to mention the high cost startup fees that big box gyms and personal trainers have.
At Solcana we excited to announce a new strength series we are offering at Solcana called [Em]Power strength. This 5-week series is built for folks who work out on their own, but want to learn the basics of strength training from a professional coach. As an [Em]Power athlete, you will learn the basics of lifting, and walk away with a 6-week program you can use to train on your own. In this series we will cover some of the big lifts: squat, bench press, deadlift and more. You will also learn some supplementary movements to support stability and mobility to keep your body healthy as you gain strength. Each week we will also introduce you to self-care practices that you can use at home to bring balance into your life. This is more than just a strength program, it’s an opportunity to become powerful.