My coach organised a mindset training session recently with a former Royal Marine turned educator and men’s health advocate.
During the session he talked about being harder to kill, easier in the traditional sense if you are part of the elite military.
He spoke about the importance of physical fitness and having a close group of people you can be open with.
It made me think about the other side of being hard to kill.
During the pandemic it was publicised constantly about the risk factor obesity posed on survival from covid, the government “allowed” us out for exercise daily and yet obesity levels continue to rise.
Covid is only the tip of the iceberg for illnesses too, survival rates from pretty much everything are reduced if you are carrying too much body fat. On top of that are the illnesses that are a direct result of being overweight and not managing energy balance.
Joint problems become worse when we’re a bit chunkier; I know my knees and feet hurt a lot more when I was 12kg heavier.
I don’t think it’s all about weight though.
I think there needs to be a greater focus on being physically fitter and stronger for daily life.
If you’re heart and lungs are performing well, everything seems easier. You’re not breathless from hanging the washing out or running across the street to catch the ice cream man.
If you’re muscles are stronger, you are less likely to fall over, a massive risk to health as we get older.
Improving joint mobility and flexibility means getting up and down, pulling your clothes on and off, having a shower and washing your hair are all more comfortable.
Being harder to kill is more than fighting prowess, it’s about taking responsibility for your own health and that of your family.
- Some regular exercise to take care of your body and feel good.
- Some good quality food and lots of vegetables to manage body fat and feel great.
- Having people to hold you accountable and to talk to without judgement.
- Drinking enough fluids to not walk around constantly dehydrated.
- Having good quality sleep to recover from the trials of daily life.
Are all things you can start to take control of today.
Our next block of bootcamp starts next Monday if you’re ready to start.
What’s holding you back?
Darren “Segal” Checkley
