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Fitness resilience: how to harness the power of your mind to boost your workout
By Anna Bartter
Updated 2 years ago
6 min read
There are many aspects to fitness, and mental toughness and physical capabilities both play a role. Could fitness resilience be the key to levelling up your regime?
Resilience: it’s an attribute associated with mental grit, determination, strength in the face of adversity and the ability to bounce back from disappointment. While it’s undoubtedly important to mental wellness, resilience is a term that’s also gaining traction in the workout world.
“Fitness resilience is the key to staying motivated, on track and hitting your workout goals,” explains Ryan Atkin, founder and head coach at Real World Results. “Whether you’re new to fitness or want to change up your routine, you will need to build up resilience to be able to succeed in your journey, as no journey is ever smooth sailing.”
If you’re lacking motivation or simply hitting a plateau, could fitness resilience be just the boost your workout regime needs?
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