The Power of Music

Well, I returned from my Holiday in Spain invigorated and inspired in more ways than one.

Spending so much Quality time with my True Bestest Friend in the Whole world was such a heart felt pleasure, we Laughed A LOT, we Talked A LOT and we also like old times:- Trained at a high intensity A LOT!!! 
We were training partners many moons ago now, I moved away but we still remained in touch BUT each time we meet which is only once a year we find the need to 'HIT it HARD' just for the fun factor.

Even taking the children to the playpark involved us working out on the aparatus, I'm not sure who had the most fun.
We did Strength Training each morning, our Exercise Challenge of the day, we were Running, Skipping, Swimming then lots of chillaxing for Body Balance of course, we even had a Massage on the beach!

When I wasn't 'hitting myself hard' with the exercise I was stimulating my mind with 'The Power of Music'.
Music to me is a fundamental element in my training and in my teaching.  When I am formulating new Spin sessions for example it takes time because I am extremely choosy about not only which tracks to play but when and where to place them in the playlist.  This is due to the Rythem, the Beat but often more importantly the Lyrics.  When you listen to Strong music whilst exercising the difference in your perceived energy levels, your ability to continue and push harder can be quite dramatic. 

Words can be a very Powerful Tool when it comes to training, they can Hit a Chord, Pull at a heart String,  a Memory, a Need and serve as a great motivator.

 The Power of the Lyrics are significant to Me because at a very significant point in my life they gave me that push to strive forwards to not only walk again but to become just as, if not more active than I was before I broke my Back. I constantly look for motivations to assist and help me acheive my Dreams and Goals, it is such tools that have got me to where I am today in both my personal and my professional capacity.
Just read these below and see just what I'm trying to say:-

Claire Sweeney - Believe
" When you believe, like I believe, you can turn your life around and live your dreams, what makes you strong, what guides you on, you know your not alone when you believe!"
Michael Jackson - Man in The Mirror
"I'm gonna make a change for once in my life, gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference, gonna make it right......It's gonna feel good..  Gotta lift Yourself....you gotta move... You gotta stand up..... make that change.... You Know it You Know....... CHANGE"

And a new one that was given to me on a playlist from one of my current PT Clients
M-People - Proud
"Im looking in the Rainbows of my Mind, Reflections of the life I've left behind.
I step out of the ordinary, I can feel my soul descending, I'm on my way, can't stop me now, and you can do the same, Yeh, What have you don today to make you feel proud. You could be so many people, if you make that break for freedom.....Change Yeh, Do it Today Yeh, I can feel my spirit rising"
POWERFUL WORDS!!

So on that note "The difference between impossible and possible is Determination, Dedication and Motivation"
What are you gonna do to start making a CHANGE?  you only have one life, why not live it in the way YOU want to!  Start today, go take part in some energising FUN and get the tunes on!