491: Allan Misner - Changing Your Outlook On Fitness From Chore To Passion

Changing Your Outlook On Fitness From Chore To Passion Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Over 40 Fitness Hacks Facebook Group Allan Misner - 40+Fitness Podcast- www.40plusfitnesspodcast.com In this podcast episode of Over 40 Fitness, Brad Williams interviews Allan Misner from 40+ Fitness Podcast. They delve into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding fitness, especially among people over 40 who often dislike sweating, exercising, or going to the gym. Allan shares his transformative journey from being overweight and out of shape to regaining fitness by participating in a Tough Mudder with his daughter. This experience shifted his perspective on fitness from a chore to a joyful and purposeful activity. Allan emphasizes that fitness should be tailored to individual needs and goals, highlighting the importance of training for everyday tasks rather than extreme sports. He recounts the story of his grandfather, Glenn, who loved golf but had to give it up due to deteriorating balance and strength, illustrating the long-term consequences of neglecting fitness. Both Allan and Brad agree that maintaining fitness is essential for independence and quality of life as one ages. They discuss the concept of training for life tasks, such as carrying luggage or playing with grandchildren, rather than for aesthetic or competitive reasons. Brad shares his own experience with a back injury that shifted his focus to functional fitness. The conversation concludes with a reminder that fitness is crucial for preventing age-related decline, such as falls, and maintaining independence. Allan and Brad stress the importance of consistency and finding joy in fitness activities to sustain a healthy lifestyle If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV