Chris Gradel, Personal Trainer

Personal trainers help you dig deep within. If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.

Not sure how they always know I’m an American.. 🇺🇸

Find The “Off” Switch For Your Mind. How to stop the incessant mental chatter.

I don’t know about you but sometimes I want my mind to just shut the f*ck up for a minute.
We all have it. That incessant, judge mental, often times negative, mental commentary in the head.
Knowingly or unknowingly people try numerous ways to quiet it. Alcohol, drugs, s*x, work, hobbies, television, etc..
Although these can be effective, they often come with various negative side effects. Focused exercise however, comes with almost all positive side effects.
Exercise that requires focus, brings your mind into the present moment, creating gaps between thoughts, similar to meditation.

When this occurs, stress subsides, mood improves, energy increases, the mind clears, creativity blossoms.
There’s been countless times where a solution to a problem suddenly popped into my head after yoga.
If my wife and I are arguing over some dumb s**t or yelling at the kids, we know we’re just stressed and need to exercise. Knowing this has made us a stronger couple and more patient parents.
Life is stressful. Knowing how to reduce stress, turn your mood around and at the same time improve your health is invaluable.

The most under appreciated health benefit of exercise is mental health. I don’t know what people, who don’t exercise, do to cope with the stresses of life. Oh, yeah I do…. Drink!🤪

This prone extension variation is good for what ails ya. It strengthens the entire posterior chain from neck to knees. The external arm rotation where the palms are forward, strengthens the rotator cuff and upper back muscles to prevent your shoulders from rounding forward. This a great exercise for anyone who has or wants to prevent lower & upper back pain, shoulder issues, poor posture etc… This is an endurance exercise so work on increasing the time you can hold this position. Do this as often as you can throughout the day. www.gradelfitness.net