The Joy of Judgment Free Exercise

The Joy of Judgment Free Exercise

January 13th, 2012 // 2:50 am @

Coach Erik here: 

Children play with abandon. They aren’t concerned with what other people are thinking of them, could care a less how long it takes them to run across a field, or how “good” they are at climbing on the jungle gym.

I was reminded of this the other day as I witnessed Bianca (our 4 ½ year old) sing and dance her heart out in a private performance for Francesca (our 2 year old.) What struck me was the unabashed, unconstrained joy pouring out of her. There was no self-consciousness, no “am I good at this?” no “what will Francesca think?” No fear. No judgment. Bianca was at ease in her element. Expressing. Being.

I invite you to remember that you too can exercise and live with joy and abandon. To remember that you were once a child, not tainted by expectations or a need to prove your worth, but simply a need to express yourself, as you are, without shame, in all your glory. 

Coach Erik Hajer is an award-winning trainer, blogger and author of the Book: LIVE FIT AND BE WELL: A Personal Transformation Workbook.

In addition to training “for life” Coach Erik is a 13-time marathon and 5-time Ironman triathlon finisher and was named one of the top trainers of 2011 by Boston.com.  Erik lives and plays outside of Boston with his wife and two daughters.

 For more about Erik and the LIVE FIT AND BE WELL visit his website:

www.coacherik.com

 

 


Category : Blog/Vlog &Health & Wellness Musings

2 Comments → “The Joy of Judgment Free Exercise”


  1. Lynetta Smith

    11 years ago

    Erik,

    I’m new to boot camp and had my first playout with you Wednesday. I love that term! As a person who’s hated exercise her whole life, I’m beginning to see that it doesn’t have to be drudgery. Thanks for your encouragement!

    Lynetta

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    • erikhajer

      erikhajer

      11 years ago

      Great news Lynetta! Joy in the journey. Exercise can be both fun and effective!
      Amazing eh? 🙂

      Reply

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