Some Thoughts on Health and Fitness

Today, I want to share a collection of thoughts on a variety of health and fitness topics.

These aren’t rules or rigid guidelines. They’re observations gathered from years of coaching, conversations with members, and seeing what actually works over the long term. If any of these resonate with you, then great. Come back to them when you need a reminder.

Here are a few thoughts worth considering.

1. A fitness plan without strength training is incomplete.

   Regardless of your age, leaving strength training out of your routine means leaving health benefits on the table. Strength supports muscle, bone density, joint health, metabolism, and long-term independence.

2. One day doesn’t make or break your progress.

   One healthy meal or one workout won’t instantly change everything. And one indulgent meal or missed workout won’t undo months of effort. Health is built over time, not in a single day.

3. Progress comes from mastering the basics.

   If you want meaningful results, focus on simple, effective habits and do them consistently. Most people don’t fail because they lack information. They fail because they don’t stick with the fundamentals long enough.

4. Exercise supports more than just your body.

   Consistent movement improves mental clarity, emotional resilience, and stress management. Many people start training for physical reasons and stay because of how it makes them feel.

5. You don’t need to train every day.

   For most people, two to four structured workouts per week is enough. What matters is staying active on the other days through walking, mobility, or light movement.

6. Your goals don’t have to look a certain way.

   It’s perfectly fine to have fitness goals unrelated to appearance. It’s also fine if aesthetics matter to you. There’s no right or wrong reason to want to be healthier.

7. Motivation fades. Habits last.

   Motivation is temporary. Habits keep you moving forward when motivation disappears. Build systems that make consistency easier instead of relying on willpower.

8. You’re more likely to regret skipping a workout than doing one.

   Workouts don’t have to be perfect or intense to matter. Showing up usually feels better than sitting it out.

9. Health extends beyond the gym.

   Training is just one piece of the puzzle. Sleep, nutrition, stress management, relationships, and mindset all play a role in your overall health.

10. Movement is a privilege.

    When members ask, “Do I have to do this?” Eric often responds, “You get to.” Not everyone has that opportunity. Don’t take your ability to move and train for granted.

    
    

Health isn’t built in extremes. It's built through daily choices, repeated often, over time.

Keep showing up.