Ancient Chinese medics and mystics agree, body and mind are not separate. The west has tried to make this separation, to its travail.
The solar plexus is believed to be the seat of the will, for example. And indeed abs-work develops this quality. And physical strength equates psychological strength.
And flexibility makes you adaptable, street-smart. Cardio enhances your ability to experience joy. The universe rewards your self-discipline.
The class environment motivates you to do things you just wouldn’t do on your own. To make a valiant attempt.
And the friendships forged in the trenches are added incentive to show up, and go where you haven’t gone in decades.
For the newbie it can be exhilarating to realize you survived a class. Even if you had to cheat to do it. A personal trainer can make that transition smoother, safer, less daunting.
You hire a trainer to identify priorities, and elevate the game. The objective is health and fitness. Looking and feeling better. Keeping injuries at bay. Maximizing efficiency.
In local parlance, “having a cesarean” is a reference to The Roll Bar. Or the sensation in your gut the next morning after multiple sets of the exercise seen below.
The Roll Bar
Feels like a lateral incision cross the gut. You think, What the… heck? Who gave me a cesarean in my sleep? How could it be? Aren’t I a maaaan!
You won’t do this workout on your own. Nobody will. You need motivation. You need the support of the collective will. Or better still personal training to get you going safely at your own level.
Round one: 5 reps, hold for 10 seconds at nadar
Round two: 10 reps, hold for 5 secs at nadar
Round three: 30 reps, done quickly without hesitating at the bottom
Ian tonight at yoga. Abs tomorrow at 10 am. Ciao, Pietro
And indeed abs-work develops this quality. And physical strength equates psychological strength.
