by Justin Qualler on August 30, 2010
I think there is a mistaken notion that exercise is just this thing we subject our physical body to. That’s the way we treat it, anyway. There’s a reason why health clubs position TVs in front of treadmills—to relieve the mental burden of exercise.
This isn’t just about focusing your mind on your physical exercise though. This is about doing things specifically for the mind. It’s about mental training. [click to continue…]
by Justin Qualler on August 27, 2010
In Bruce Lee’s Tao of Jeet Kune Do he lists four things you can do everyday to get some exercise.
- Take a walk whenever you can—like parking the car a few blocks away from your destination.
- Avoid taking the elevator; climb the stairs instead.
- Cultivate your quiet awareness by imagining an opponent attacking you—while you are sitting, standing, or lying down, etc.—and counter that attack with various moves. Simple moves are the best.
- Practice your balance by standing on one foot to put your clothes or shoes on—or simply stand on one foot whenever you choose.
So, there you have it. No excuses.
Small changes make a big difference
July 22, 2010I remember one morning back in 2002. Sitting in my cube, enjoying one of the perks of my new office job–free soda–I found myself disgusted that over the course of the morning I had consumed six Mountain Dews.