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  • Confidence is King!

    Confidence is King!

    Confidence

    Are you a runner?  Are you a weight lifter?  Are you a powerlifter, strongman competitor, or a stage competitor?  Are you a little of all these put together?  Whatever your fitness passion is, one thing in common to all of these is that you will never reach your full potential if you lack the confidence in yourself to achieve greatness.

    Confidence can make the difference between 1st and 2nd place, the difference between a good and a great workout.  It can mean deadlifting that extra 2.5kg.  Confidence is a key to breaking what you think are your limitations, which definitely can be broken.

    Confidence, as defined by dictionary.com is: full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing

    Full trust in yourself won’t always be easy!  Belief in your own power will sometimes be hard, and at times, will seem almost impossible.  But, confidence is what is going to get you to that moment, the pinnacle of any realistic goal you can set.

    Walk into that weight room like you own it.  Grab onto that bar like it’s the lightest thing you’ve ever picked up.  Run that distance like it’s the shortest, easiest thing you ever done.  Then, and only then, when you tell yourself, “I can do this!” is when you will succeed, break those limits and achieve your goals.

    Don’t, however, mistake confidence for arrogance.  Don’t be the one to walk into your training area like, “Look at me and what I can do.”  No one likes, wants to be around, or train around an arrogant show-off.  Be confident, yes, but don’t cross the line.

    Self-confidence is boosted by a solid support system.  To make your own confidence soar, surround yourself with like-minded people, people that will help to motivate and push you.  “But, where do I find someone like that?” If you feel like the Lone Wolf searching for that someone who will always be there for you, to help you push those limits and motivate you beyond what you think are your capabilities, turn to Hi B Fitness.  We have athlete motivators standing ready and waiting to help you out, waiting to help you find that confidence which already exists within yourself.  If you’re still just not really sure where to look, send a message to us on the Hib Fitness page on Facebook or the contact email at www.hibfitness.ie.  No one who is looking for support, inspiration, motivation, or self-confidence will be disappointed if they turn to Hib Fitness for help.

    Be Great

    Whatever you do today, be great!

  • Benefits of Exercise!

    Why should you exercise?

    There are many benefits to exercising. Here is a short list of reason why you should exercise on a regular basis.

    1) Control Weight

    Exercise is one of the key aspects to achieving any fitness goal. Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain; help maintain weight loss or help build muscle mass. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Building muscle mass will increase your strength and also increase your metabolic rate. (This will help burn more calories faster)

    2) Health Conditions And Diseases

    Regular exercise will help improve blood flow, reducing the risk of heart related diseases. It can also reduce the risk of injury to muscles or joints. Exercise can help relieve stress, and even lift depression and anxiety. Not only can regular exercise help with the prevention of conditions and diseases, but it can help cure a variety of conditions and help alleviate pain.

    3) Psychological Boost

    Just a 30-minute workout at the gym can help blow off some steam after a stressful day. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals (the same ones that you get from shopping) that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

    4) Increase Energy Levels

    Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance, this helps your cardovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you have more energy to do the things you enjoy, like going to Hi B Fitness.

    5) Improves Quality of Sleep

    When you workout regularly, it can help you fall asleep more deeply and faster. Although, you should not exercise too close to your bedtime as you may still be energized from your workout to go to sleep.

    6)Exercise Can Be Fun

    Physical activity can help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. You could take a fitness class at the Hi B Leisure Centre, hit the gym or join a local team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. If you get bored, try something new. Follow the link below to see a list of classes available at Hi B Fitness.

    http://www.hibfitness.ie/classes/fitness-classes/

    Exercise and physical activity are a great way to fell better, gain health benefits and have fun. As a general goal, aim for at least 30-minutes of physical activity a day. If you want to lose weight, meet specific fitness goals or just want to be healthier, call into us at Hi B Fitness, and let our qualified members of staff help you reach your goal.

    Hi B Fitness, Shaping you for life.The only workout you regret