Transforming Desire into Reality
We all know that having “good intentions” is only the first step toward achieving our goals. All too often the results fall short of our desires because we choose the wrong path toward achieving the goals. This can also be true with an exercise program. Our body needs the proper vehicle on its journey to total fitness.

It Takes Brains to Build a Better Body
Many are lead to believe that just by participating in an activity that involves movement, using a specific piece of exercise equipment, utilizing a unique training method or becoming involved with a new type of exercise class, significant fitness improvements will automatically occur. This misguided approach can often lead to poor results, over-training, injuries and frustration. In addition, many people do not know which direction to turn to avoid running into these obstacles.

Why are so many people not reaping the full benefits that exercise has to offer? Could it be that we are not being correctly informed about what constitutes a result-producing exercise program? If you had a choice, which vehicle would you like to own – a Yugo or a Mercedes? This question has an obvious answer for most of us. However, many are involved in an exercise program that actually represents a Yugo and are told that it will produce the benefits of a Mercedes. The most important question to ask yourself before beginning an exercise program is, “What does my body require to maximally improve its physical capacity and appearance?” The answer to this question leads us to the real objective of an exercise program.

Real Objective –Vs.- Assumed Objective
Most people assume that the main objective of an exercise program is to discover how much weight they can lift; how far or fast they can walk, run or swim; and how long they can keep their heart beating within the “target heart rate” zone. However, the real objective is to correctly utilize the tools of your exercise program (equipment, training method, techniques and the amount of effort and concentration, etc.) to provide the greatest stimulus to the muscular system. The greater the stimulus, the better the results. Why should the emphasis be on the muscular system? The muscular system is the only part of the body directly affected by exercise. It is the one system whose improvement will affect all other aspects of body form and function.

Maximizing Your Exercise Results
Including the following variables within your exercise regimen can maximize your fitness results: one-on-one instruction, effective training methods, discipline to maintain correct form and technique and a solid performance effort. On the other hand, these variables have little value if they are not utilized on a consistent basis. Exercise is hard work – ask anyone who has ever achieved significant results from an exercise program (or achieved anything worthwhile).

You cannot expect significant fitness results until you find the proper exercise vehicle. Since your muscles are the engines to the body, it is appropriate to discover a vehicle that works your muscles most effectively. Therefore – Start Your Engines!

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