DOWNLOADING an exercise app is not the same as actually doing exercise…
[It’s been proven.]
Now, I know the world has gone mad for smartphones these days but did you know about an app called The Couch to 5K?
This is a smartphone app that helps people get into running, to help with weight loss, or their running performance overall.
But people are not ACTUALLY losing weight or becoming fitter though.
The Couch to 5K provides people with a so-called motivating coach.
It also shows them how many calories they’ve burned and allows them to share their amazing progress on Facebook…
BUT…
When these people open the app a few times a week and enter their name and stuff… They realise they’ve actually GAINED weight!
So what’s going wrong?
The trouble is; most people are made up of an unfortunate combination of VANITY and INCOMPETENCE.
What I mean by incompetence is that they know what they have to do but they don’t have the right support and communication to help them actually do it!
This means they are easily seduced into buying things that they think will magically make them slim; only with the minimal effort of playing on their smartphone for a bit.
It’s a bit like when people join gyms and don’t go to them.
Or those people who buy books and never read them.
(^^^ Yep that’s sometimes me!)
However, the unfortunate truth is that the only way to lose weight is to get off your arse and actually do the damn thing!
Now as much as you probably already know this, I also hope you understand the above is a little tongue-in-cheek from Mr Sims.
… Back to the app (I’ll be serious this time)
This is actually a great app… if you use it right.
You see, I actually recommend people use this app (it’s a winner with some of my female clients and some men use it too).
But I don’t get them to use it exactly how it’s instructed on the tin.
You see, people don’t just get good at running by running – at Phil Sims Personal Training we incorporate certain strength and conditioning exercises to ENHANCE your running.
And with this approach we not only make you a better runner but keep you INJURY FREE too!
And let’s be honest: if you enjoy running then you’ll want to keep doing it, right?
Also the support network I provide with my INNER CIRCLE is a WINNER!
It’s common that not every training session is the best one but the support of people just like you is a GREAT environment for a quick pick me up.
But don’t take my word for it.
And when those PBs come rolling in then it’s the place to be to celebrate your SUCCESS.
So if you need some help in getting off your arse to start making it happen – give me a shout.
I’d love to tell you more about the magic of the Inner Circle.
Remember: An app can only get you so far, and normally only as far as the person on your shoulder giving you that ‘extra’ push.
