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31 Ways To Look And Act Younger
Would you like to seem a little younger? Does time seem like it is passing you by? Well it’s never too late to change. The brain and body are capable of significant change right up to death. The problem is our mindset and self-belief switch off way before then. The old adage that we are only as old as well feel is very true. We feel old because we stop doing, stop laughing, stop being mischievous and spontaneous and then it becomes all too hard and the excuses start to flow. It’s much better than arguing with our self-talk or admitting that we aren’t actually trying to improve or even maintain our vitality.
If you would like to reclaim some of your fitness and figure from your youth, this is one article from TFW Founder Martin Rooney you cannot afford to skip. Read this and not only will you get a little laugh, but you will also get a big idea how to improve your health.
Remember health is your greatest wealth!
Coach Tracy
Warrior,
Whenever I present, I am always honoured to take photos at the end of the show. If you have seen photos of me or from coaches at TFW’s, you have probably noticed our signature “warrior face” pose.
This is a growling face with my hands up like a fighter (often with a warrior yell thrown in for effect too!) I don’t do the face to be angry, I do it to have fun.
Although striking a pose and making some noise is more entertaining than just standing still, many people have to be prodded into doing it. Once they hit the pose, however, you can see they get a quick taste of how fun it is to act like a kid again.
That got me wondering if there are any other negatives you experience by “growing up.”
When I am traveling, I can often be found pulling off what might be considered some “childish” acts. Whether it is performing 20 jumps to get a great photo in front of a famous monument, riskily climbing up on a statue, or taking on a food challenge with some local delicacy, I notice most people my age choose to stand and watch.
You know the drill: they watch and seem to enjoy it, but aren’t involved. Kind of like those parents that sit out of the “splash zone” at Sea World as if there is an unwritten rule that older people no longer enjoy getting wet.
Don’t get me wrong. Having 4 young daughters (and a few more grey hairs!) is a daily reminder there are ways I too have “gotten old.”
For as much running around as I do, I have also found myself standing on side of a playground scrolling through emails, waiting while my kids take a fifth consecutive trip on a roller coaster and puzzling over why their math homework got too difficult.
This had me wondering once again, what should stay and what should get removed from your life when you go from being a “kid” to a “grown up.”
Since there is no manual here are my ideas on how to grow up while still staying young.
Good Ways To Grow Up
When you enter adulthood, there are some things you did as a kid that are probably wise to stop.
Whether it was eating 3 Big Macs (yes I did it!) or not cleaning my bathroom towel or bedroom sheets for months (yes I did those too!) when you “grow up” there is a point some things should go away.
Here is a quick list of other things you may have done when you were younger that you should have stopped doing by now:
• Sleeping Away The Weekend
• Binge Drinking
• Binge Eating
• Smoking
• Only Cleaning Up When Someone Is Coming Over
• Hours Spent On Video Games
• Hours Spent On TV Cartoons
• Living With Your Parents
• Asking Your Parents For Money
• Having Your Parents Do Your Wash
• Eating Lots Of Candy
• Drinking Lots Of Soda
• Partying For Multiple Days In A Row
• Skipping Class
• Hour Long Phone Conversations About Nothing
Even though that list may put a smile on your face as you remember some of the “good old days,” the good news is you hopefully removed most of these items from your life as you got older.
The bad news?
There are some things you probably did in your youth that should not have been removed and some that still need to go.
Let’s start with the stuff you once did that should have stayed:
Good Ways To Stay Young
You may have packed your toys and trophies away, but there are some youthful ways to keep your inner kid alive.
Yes, getting rid of your torn tee shirts or heart throb posters was a good idea, but there are some other “childish” habits that weren’t. If you haven’t done any of these in a while, time to get going before it gets too late:
• Ride A Bike
• Climb A Tree
• Sing Your Favourite Song…LOUD
• Dance Like No One Is Watching
• Paint A Picture
• Read A Book
• Play A Sport
• Go For A Swim
• Try Something New
Childish Habits That Still Need To Go
Do you think people should get overweight or weaker as they get older? I don’t!
Just because you grew up doesn’t mean you have to look and act old. People don’tlose strength because they got old, they got weak because they stopped using strength!
Just like your car might have once been filled with garbage and smelled like a locker room, there are some things you did as a kid that don’t work anymore.
Here is a list of things you may have gotten away with that need to go:
• Lots Of Caffeine
• Lots Of Sugar
• Never Flossing
• Staying Up All Night
• Didn’t Save Money
• Skipping Workouts
• Sitting Around For Hours
• All Your Meals Got Cooked In A Microwave
When you were a kid, the only vegetable you may have known was a couch potato, but you need to be smarter than that.
When you were young you might have had a smaller expectation for your health.
Just because you got away with candy, soda and fast food doesn’t mean it’s still the right thing to do.
Ironically, paying more attention to your health will be the way to keep the kid alive inside of you.
Just because you are not a kid anymore doesn’t mean you always have to act like it!
Grow Up!
Martin
http://www.trainingforwarriors.com/
**If you would like to see how we can help you stay young or revive your youth and vitality take a look at our upcoming 8 Week Warrior Challenge which kicks off on the 2nd of October 2017 at TFW Coffs Coast.
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🏋️♀️ Today`s Hump Day Challenge: Push your limits. Add an extra set, lift a little heavier, or run a bit faster. Break through the barriers you`ve set for yourself!
📣 Remember these three things:
💪You are stronger than you think.
😰Progress is made outside your comfort zone.
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Don`t just lift, don`t just flex – let`s talk about the powerhouse that is CARDIO! 💥 It`s time to give those lungs a workout and boost your overall fitness to the next level.
🔥 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Cardio isn`t just about burning calories and fat loss (although it`s fantastic for that too!); it`s about building a strong heart and improving circulation. A healthy heart means more endurance, better recovery, and increased stamina for all your activities.
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🏋️♂️ 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: While weight training is awesome for building muscle, cardio helps maintain a healthy weight and supports lean muscle growth. Incorporating both into your routine ensures a well-rounded fitness regimen.
🏃♀️ 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: From running to cycling, swimming to dancing, there are countless ways to get your heart pumping. Find a cardio activity you enjoy, and you`ll be more likely to stick with it!
Remember, the heart is the engine that drives your fitness journey, and cardio is the fuel that keeps it running strong. So, lace up those dancing shoes or sneakers, hit the pavement, and let`s make cardio an integral part of your fitness success story! 🏃♀️💪
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Today is another chance to show up, work hard, and conquer your goals.
Don`t wait for motivation – create it through your dedication and effort.
The effort you put in will raise your "feel-good" endorphins, resulting in you feeling great for having managed to get some hard work or exercise in. The result is not as important to any of us, as the doing!
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙.
This pattern is called intrinsic motivation, and intrinsic motivation is proven to produce more significant and lasting results than if someone or something, drags you into doing something using guilt or other emotional strings.
Let`s push boundaries, break limits, and make today`s sweat the foundation for tomorrow`s success. Let`s bring out the warrior within!
HALLUSSA !! (You`ve got this!) 💪🔥
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What an epic early morning for our 1RM Front Squat testing session! Every athlete crushed their personal bests, showcasing the hard work and dedication we put in day in and day out.
🔥 **Shoutouts:**
- **Pete:** 63kg
- **Naemon:** 105kg
- **Deb:** 42kg
- **Andy:** 100kg
- **George: ** 70kg
Each of you left a little reserve in the tank, knowing we had a long day ahead. That’s the warrior spirit!
Huge congrats to the familia for pushing limits and achieving greatness together!
Let’s keep this momentum going! 💪✨
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You see ... you could go to the gym 5 days a week, but if you`re going home and binge eating, you WILL be undoing all of your hard work!!!
Weight loss comes down to a calorie deficit. (There is a little more to it by way of energy reserve, but that`s a topic for another day).
And this means burning more calories than you consume.
Plus, strength training is excellent as the more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism works.. and this allows you to create a larger calorie deficit.
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟰𝗢𝘀?
George, Anna, Bev, June, and Brenda didn’t buy into what most people their age believe.
They saw friends slowing down, accepting the weight gain, fatigue and aches & pains as part of life, but deep down, they knew there had to be a better way.
Instead of settling, they quietly defied the expectations placed on them. They refused to believe that aging meant losing strength, energy ..... and balance.
So, they decided to take a different path.
Having never exercised in a gym before, one by one, they turned to strength training. While others their age focused on taking it easy, they were lifting weights, building muscle, and feeling more powerful than ever before.
🔥 George can now do any heavy and awkward tasks around his yard or with his caravan, just like he did 20 years ago.
🔥 Anna, once hesitant to even step into a gym and feeling defeated due to sore knees and aching shoulders, is now squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling and doing more with weights than she ever did at 40.
🔥 Bev? She’s deadlifting like a champ and loves taking herself out for a daily run around the Sawtell area.
🔥 June has reached levels she never thought possible and is getting stronger by the day. She has found the strength, flexibility and camaraderie a true gift when dealing with illness and the stressors of life.
🔥And Brenda? She pushes hard to increase her personal record at every opportunity, which helps her with cycling, golf and bowling.
They knew there was a better way to live—and now they’re showing everyone what’s possible when you refuse to follow the crowd.
𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧!
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.
But what many young athletes and their parents don’t realise is that not all rest weeks should be treated equally.
De-loaded conditioning days are the secret weapon that can take recovery weeks to the next level.
Here’s why they matter:
Young athletes are still growing, which means their bodies are handling both physical development and sports training at the same time. This can quickly lead to overtraining or injuries if not managed carefully.
De-loaded conditioning days allow junior athletes to stay active, keep their muscles engaged, and maintain fitness levels without the strain of their usual high-intensity training.
These days are not about pushing limits—they’re about controlling fatigue and promoting recovery. This ensures that when the athlete returns to full training or competition, they are refreshed, recharged, and in peak form.
Skipping these days or going all-out during recovery can sabotage a taper week, making it hard for athletes to perform at their best when it matters most.
So, whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, remember this: De-loading isn`t slacking off. It’s a smart, scientifically-backed way to keep junior athletes safe, strong, and always ready to perform.
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