Coach Dennis Phipps

Springtime strategies for your health

There’s just something powerful and restorative about spring, isn’t there? We want to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and the flowers, and – let’s admit it – maybe show off how we look at the beach or the park, right?

For some people, it’s hard to feel confident, though. And this year – after the pandemic and the horrible winter weather – it might be worse than usual.

Not to worry! Here are 6 easy springtime tips or better health and confidence. 

1. Set a date for a race or similar event. During the pandemic, most races were cancelled. But more and more races are happening and you can even do a virtual races. This is my best strategy to be accountable to your training. The date on the calendar helps you keep moving knowing you have to show up on that date and perform, at any level. You can sign up online and complete the course at a time you choose. 
2. Schedule workouts on your calendar. That way, you’ll remind yourself – and be less likely to blow it off. Everything feels more official when it’s on your calendar, right? I use Training Peaks App for myself and my whole team. I wake up every morning and there is my workout.
3. Limit social media. Nothing makes me feel less confident than scrolling through Instagram or Facebook. Plus, if you stop looking at your phone right before bed, you’ll sleep better – which gives you mental and physical super-powers including confidence and better health.
4. Work out with a friend. Go to the gym together, if that’s an option, or schedule runs and walks outdoors. You and your pal will keep each other accountable, and friendships are powerful tonics against the stress we’re all under.
5. Have fun. Maximize the season’s positive vibes by doing something you actually enjoy – especially if you’ve been locked away all winter or doing something you didn’t even like. Studies prove we’re more likely to stick with exercise when it’s fun. Join a group like mine!
6. Lay off the junk food and alcohol. OK, this is always good advice, but especially now when you want all the big assists you can get. Have some fruit and a glass of water instead. You’ll feel better and it’ll help you look better than eating chips and drinking another beer.

Let me know which of these you’re going to try and if you have other ideas!

Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

“Let me think about it.”

There’s a phrase we all tend to use when we want to politely get out of certain situations – usually right after someone has asked us to make a commitment.

And that phrase is, “Let me think about it.”

I’ve used it. You’ve used it. Everyone has.

• Take out a car loan? Let me think about it.
• Buying a house? Let me think about it.
• Accept a job offer in a different town? Let me think about it.

But here’s something you don’t need to think about at all, ever: Taking action to improve your health.

It is truly a no-brainer. There is no decision, no option, no “con” list to go up against the endless “pro” list.

I could load you up with reasons, but you already know them. If you want to improve your life, enjoy it more, and extend it longer – then you have to exercise and eat better. Simple as that.

And while we’re being honest, my friend…you’ve gotta get support if you really want to be successful long-term.

So, when you’re ready to ACT on that knowledge, I’m here to help!

Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Are you telling yourself this story?

“I don’t have time to train for a triathlon or exercise.”

How many times have you said that? Or heard someone else say it? It’s the No. 1 excuse for not exercising. And it’s total BS.

Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. We all have multiple commitments to other people, often including work and family. 

How we spend time is all about choices. Research shows that most people spend 41 percent of their lifetimes looking at some kind of screen AND we spend a third of our time sitting, yet less than 1 percent exercising.

Even if you move 30 minutes a day it’s just 3.5 hours – and it’s hard to say “I don’t have time” with a straight face.

• Give up a little TV or Facebook time.
• Add a walk to your lunch break three times a week.
• Commit with a friend to support each other on those days when you really don’t want to do anything.

Once you realize you really do have the time (and you do!), it’s just a matter of making yourself a priority in your own life.

Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it! Let me help plan a routine that works for you, but you have to make the choice.

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.