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We all know that maintaining a regular and consistent exercise routine can be difficult with everyday life, and the surprises that come with it, however, how can you “keep that same energy” while you travel on the road. Whether for work or vacation most of us always seem to be on the go to one place or from another and making time for physical activity can often get lost in the shuffle. Luckily BDO had the chance to sit down with celebrity personal trainer Emory “Joc” Bernard to get his insight on how he keeps his clients, as well as himself, in peak condition while on the road.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle begins with making the commitment to start, and having the dedication to continue even on the days you may not feel up to the task. Mind over matter is a focal point of Joc’s philosophy when it comes to working with his clients, in Atlanta or traveling across the globe. “Staying dedicated mentally” Joc relates, is the major hurdle that he witnesses individuals go encounter along their fitness journey. He continues on to state, “It takes 21 days to create a habit” so waiting until the last minute to get your summer or vacation body ready is not the way to go if you are looking for long-term results.
Once healthy exercise habits are established however they are easy to keep up on the road, “most hotels come with gyms. so there is usually never a lack of having something you can do, and wherever we travel we can always find a space for physical activity even if not a full gym or workout” says Joc. “Pushups, squats, lunges, and sit-ups are great exercises that engage multiple muscle groups that you can do virtually anywhere with no equipment at all” he adds.
Outside of the mental dedication to the process, and actually getting down to
business and sweaty, diet plays a major role in the work Joc does with his clients while on the road.
“Eating habits will take you a long way on the road, even if your exercise habits are not where they should be,” says Joc. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure it is important that your body has the fuel it needs to run and function at its optimal level, which is why Joc makes sure his clients are consuming only the highest quality foods, from sourcing to ingredients. On the contrary, Joc stresses that “poor eating habits will definitely slow you down and reduce performance in all areas while on the road”.
From our conversation with celebrity super trainer Emory “Joc” Bernard we learned that no matter the fitness goal or desired outcome, everything starts with a decision to commit to the process, even on the days you are not up to it. “It’s all a mind thing, either you are going to do it or you aren’t, that’s all it boils down to” and once that decision is made consistency will get you to your fitness destination.
We also learned that you don’t always need a full gym, or even full workout routine, to remain active while on the road. You can incorporate walks, hikes, jogs etc through the towns you visit into your trips to ensure that you are still active and while adding a bit of exploration to your trip. Additionally, we learned that even when your physical activity may not be at your desired level, remaining diligent with diet can help power you through your trips and keep you from losing any previously made progress while on your trip.
Dr. Kevin Kinney, board certified and licensed Chiropractic Physician featured on INSIDER.com, TheTodayShow.com & BlackDoctorsMatter.org. Connect with Dr. Kev at drkevinkinney.com or @DrDuval904
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