Recognition

With 2013 upon us, there is plenty of room to explore, to expand, and to experience fitness goals and results. TEEM clients have gone on to race and participate in half-marathons, Warrior Dashes, hiking treks, cycling treks, and high school sports. You deserve recognition for your success as a part of important TEEM  values: training, empowerment, and leadership. The race season has not arrived yet for 2013; however, there is enough time to train. Even though the weather may show freezing temperatures or snow in the forecast, just bundle up and get out for some outdoor enjoyment!

How do you know that you live in an active environment?

It depends on a few things: access to certain programs, population demographics, climate, geographic location among a few. But, an active environment does not let these characteristics deter the level of activity in an area. For example, if it is raining and someone is running in your area...then you live in an active environment. If it is cold and people are bicycling and running...then you live in an active environment. Of course, a bit of guts, glory, and some craziness may come in to play. But, the individual who is running, bicycling, or doing some other form of activity in "extreme" weather does not think it is crazy.

It is not.
It is normal.

You know what can possibly determine craziness? Stupidity. Running in the cold weather is not stupid nor crazy.

It is normal.

Running in the cold weather on ice (not an ice patch) is stupid...and crazy.

It is not normal.

Stupidity occurs when someone has a lingering back issue that takes him/her out of work for a long period of time and has been told to follow guidelines, which will show progress to returning to work. However, the individual either does nothing to help out the situation or he/she re-injures the back and is further debilitated. Now, a musculoskeletal issue is not the only problem. Now, we have a financial issue coupled with emotional issues with a side order of pain medications and careful sneezing.

Silly rabbit.

But, do not feel discouraged if this scenario has ever happened to you, which is why you are receiving guidance about it now.

Purpose and Development,
Derek

Derek Arledge, CSCS                              TEEM Performance Training