It’s snowing again today. Of course we won’t get much and it won’t last long, but we’ve had a really rough winter. Remember those huge snowstorms we had just a few months ago?
We had a lot of snow this winter. And sometimes it was heavy. Really heavy. Sometimes it was the kind that you can’t just broom away or quickly push aside. Sometimes it was wet snow with just the right amount of freezing rain to make it very dense.
Remember those days? It was annoying, and it slowed us all down as we tried to get out and about. I got stuck in my driveway on more than one occasion this winter!
But it didn’t really bother me that much. I didn’t look outside and think, “I can’t move this snow. I’ll have to call someone. I can’t go anywhere until I get help.”
I just put on my boots, grabbed a shovel, and started working.
I did that, and as my muscles started to burn and my breathing got heavy, I found it funny that shoveling felt a lot like doing a workout. You might have thought the exact same thing!
This is the reason our gym exists. We’re here to help people deal with life.
Many people didn’t feel like our members do when the snow comes down. They feel trapped, they think about calling for assistance, and they feel helpless. Some may even feel afraid.
I bet you know someone like that – someone who struggles with physical tasks and maybe doesn’t enjoy life as much as he or she should. If a person can’t shovel snow, a heavy bag of groceries or walk to the mailbox can be intimidating, too. Physical challenges suddenly seem insurmountable.
Here’s how you can help these people in your lives – tell them about our programs, and then help them make an appointment to talk to us. No workouts, nothing scary. Just a talk about health and fitness. You can even come along and join them for the appointment. That might help a lot!
Please remind your friends and relatives that a snowstorm doesn’t have to be house arrest. We can help anyone at any age become healthier and more functional. It doesn’t take that long to see changes. People only have to show up three times a week, and their fitness will improve dramatically. Change a few eating habits and things move even faster!
Suddenly someone who might have shut the blinds on a snowstorm is more than ready to pick up a shovel and clear the sidewalk. The feeling a person gets from thriving during challenging times creates a ripple effect throughout his or her life. Bags don’t seem so heavy, mailboxes don’t seem so far away, and playing with grandkids doesn’t seem so tiring. Life is better!
So here’s your assignment: Think of someone in your life who could use a bit more strength and confidence, then tell him or her how you got so fit. You might just change a life!