I Believe

Welcome to my first blog post!

I am excited to share with you some personal development work that I have been embarking on with my new coach, Dax Moy. He has given me the needed kick in the butt to start a blog and a great inauguration topic. He challenged his mentees and other fitness coaches around the world to follow his lead to be very transparent in our work. First task is to post an "I Believe" blog. You can see the post that started a world wide "I Believe" phenomenon amongst fitness professionals here http://personaltrainersuccess.blogspot.com/2008/11/what-i-believe.html

Here it goes...

I believe

• • I believe in collaboration and referral. As a fitness professional, I believe our task is to help clients achieve optimum wellbeing within all the dimensions of wellness. This means having a network of other professionals to refer to. Chances are a client will be better served by seeing multiple professionals for a more holistic approach.
    
  • I belive that "excusitis" is an epidemic. If you look for the perfect time to start x, you will never find it. Perfect time doesn't exist. You should get started NOW.
  
  
  • I agree with Dax that doctors in general know very little about exercise. I also would say that sadly, many gynocologists know very little about what is best for the woman and child during labor and birth.
  
  
  • I believe that postpartum care for women is generally pathetic. Perinatal fitness specialists are desperately needed to help women recover their weak core and pelvic floor muscles. I bet if men were the ones giving birth postpartum care would be a lot different. Women, we deserve better!
  
  
  • I believe every person needs a corrective exercise program to achieve optimum health. All of us end up with compensations from our past and current habits.
  
  
  • I believe with poor nutrition optimum life is impossible. It saddens me that so many adults and kids eat so poorly. They have no idea how good they could be feeling!
  
  
  • I believe most people, including myself, have a hard time living in the present. We all should slow down a little and enjoy the present. Life is too short to always be in a hurry.
  
  
  • I believe people have good intentions and do the best they THINK they can in their current reality. Changing these thoughts and taking ACTION (thanks Dax!) is the way to change this reality.
  
  
  • I believe all health professionals need to lead by example. It frustrates me to see doctors, trainers, nutritionists, etc. overweight, unfit, and/or smoking.
  
  
  • I believe my task is to educate and empower.
  
  
  • I believe we all need a lot of human touch on a regular basis for optimal wellbeing. I believe hugs are much better than cheek kisses. :) Since moving to Catalunya 2 years ago I really miss hugs!
    
  
  
  
  I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into my thoughts. Do you agree with me? Do you disagree? Leave a comment!
  
  Salut i felicitat,
  Kaisa
  
  www.fitnessintegral.com