So I am on a Barbra Streisand kick right now.
My boyfriend is going to jump off a cliff if he has to hear me tell one more person about how Barbra not only won a Best Actress Oscar for her very first movie (at 26, mind you), but also was the first woman to win a Best Song Oscar for writing music, not lyrics.
Sue me, I think that is pretty remarkable, and more people should know about it.
Now Babs has said that she hates exercise. I used to hate exercise, too. In fact, it is still not my favorite thing in the world. Fortunately, I really like how it makes me feel so it isn’t hard for me to get into the gym to do it.
My point, and I do have one, is that Barbra is known for being a perfectionist. A lot of people say that perfectionism is not a good trait. And in many instances I would agree…but not when it comes to exercise.
In exercise, perfectionism is good!
In fact, when you work out, you should channel Barbra Streisand.
Four things happen when you focus on doing the exercise perfectly:
The first two reasons listed are already widely believed.
But it is the last two that people don’t usually consider.
The more you focus on doing something well, the more engaged you become. This makes time pass more quickly, and it raises your enjoyment.
Try it out for yourself!
By Charlie Fields of kettlebody.com. Charlie is a San Diego personal trainer known for his pleasure-enhancing approach to exercise and eating. For more tips like this or to learn about Charlie’s bootcamps, eating workshops and coaching, or personal training, visit kettlebody.com.