Training --- Aunt Louise : Find Your Greatness

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Find Your Greatness

Thanks, Laura, for posting on Facebook about gym bullying. I followed the link and watched this clip:

"Greatness: It's just something we made up." So true!

Here's the story of the photographer at the gym. So why *WOULD* anyone make fun of people at the gym who are working hard to improve themselves?

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LFPMarch 12, 2014 at 8:35 AM
Sometimes I think about the story you told us about Derek - when he saw two overweight girls doing burpees at the gym. At first you thought he was going to say something disparaging about being overweight and exercising, but then it turned out that he was actually supportive about what they were doing. Of course, it's the fact that he called them "two fat girls" that makes it a less-than-appealing story, but that's exactly right.

One of the articles/blogs/links posted on FB about bullying this week was about girls at church, specifically LDS church congregations, who have been bullied by fellow church members, which just sounds so wrong. Why would a "Christian" be mean to someone else at church? Someone commented and said that someone like that shouldn't even be allowed to attend church, and I thought about Jesus when he said, The whole have no need of a physician. Which I've always interpreted to mean, everyone gets to go to church, especially the ones who are perhaps bullies or struggling with other issues.

Anyway, this is supposed to be about exercise. There are certain gyms in the LA area that I won't go to because it feels like you're already supposed to look like you've worked out for years and years. I'd rather go to a place where people look like me and are TRYING to GET fit, not already fit. And I love how the guy in the story handled the situation - turned it right around back on her to show her how awful it was.

And I have always LOVED that commercial. It's uncomfortable at first, but I admire that guy. Just do it, indeed.
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The Sayings of Derek

Here are just a few of the funny, unique, sometimes maddening, but always motivational sayings of Derek, the trainer who has helped me for more than a year now, from his early-morning spin class, boot camp class, and small group training:

---Your feelings do not matter. Your feelings do not produce success. So focus on what does produce success. Suck it up and drive on. Hammer it out.

---This is nothing but a challenge. This is a test, and I don't think you can do it. But prove me wrong.

---Now we're starting a 19-minute hill. Is that extreme? Yes, it is. Because I'm an extreme person. My philosophy is that if something is only worth doing in moderation, it's not worth doing at all.

---See if you can keep up with me. Trust me. I will smoke you.

---Come on! Come on! Don't waste your time!

---Tempo! Tempo! Tempo!

---There are two groups of people in this class: those who are not trying for a specific fitness goal, and that's fine---and those who have a goal, and they THINK they're working hard for it, but they're not.

---I'm trying to motivate people, and tell them how they can do better, but sometimes I wonder, why don't they get it --- when I'm looking right at them?

---You got up and came here at 5:30 in the morning, and you're not trying your hardest? Then what are you doing here? You're wasting your time.

---Quit your crying and start trying.

---You didn't get less than three hours of sleep because your newborn baby was crying. Nah, that's not your excuse. That's my excuse. You don't have an excuse.

---I'm not telling you to grab a drink. You're adults. You know when you're thirsty, and I shouldn't have to tell you to get a drink.

---I'm working harder than you, and this isn't even my workout.

---Don’t let me be more committed to your fitness goals than you are. That’s pathetic. But here’s a hint: Try to keep up with me. If you’re not sure what to do, watch me. Follow me.

---You need to get rid of that wishbone and replace it with some backbone.

---This is all performance based.

---This is all about effort. You get out what you put in.

---What? Your legs hurt? My legs hurt, and my lower back hurts. The only difference between you and me is I don’t care. I push past the pain.

---You may be saying, Oh, I’m not in shape. But it’s not physical, it’s mental. It’s all mental. Yeah, I’m in your head now.

---Why are you going so slow? This ain’t a walk in the park.

---Trust me. I’m gonna work you hard. I’m just here to help you.

---The only difference between you and me is time and effort.

---You can’t achieve victory without a struggle. You have to really own it. What price are you willing to pay, what pain are you willing to accept, to achieve victory?

---Keep the hammer on. Press it down.