The Power of Affirmations in Your Fitness Journey 🧘🏻‍♀️ – SHAF Coaching Newsletter

ByJanika

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Happy Humpday – When it comes to fitness, we often focus on physical training – lifting heavier, running faster, or stretching deeper. But have you ever trained your mind the same way?
If you know me, you know that I firmly believe that fitness and health is more than physical training alone. So this week I want to speak about the importance of your mind in your fitness journey.
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What are Affirmations?

Affirmations are positive statements you repeat to reinforce belief in yourself and your goals. Just like consistent workouts strengthen muscles, repeated affirmations can build mental resilience, boost motivation, and reshape limiting beliefs. They create a shift in your mindset, helping you push past obstacles and stay committed to your fitness journey.

The Science Behind Affirmations

Scientific research supports the idea that self-affirmations can positively influence our behavior and mindset. When I was researching this topic myself, I found a study that shows that affirmations activate the brain’s reward centers, particularly the prefrontal cortex. This activation can enhance motivation and resilience, making it easier to stay consistent with fitness routines. So you most definitely can motivate yourself!

Neuroscientists suggest that affirmations help rewire our thought patterns through neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. When we repeatedly tell ourselves positive things, we create pathways in the brain that make these beliefs feel more natural and automatic over time. This is by the way also the reason why elite athletes and top performers integrate affirmations into their training regimens.

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How to Use Affirmations for Your Fitness Goals

Affirmations aren’t just for professional athletes – they can be a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a stronger mindset. Here’s how you can incorporate them into your routine:

  1. Make Them Personal: “I am strong and capable of achieving my fitness goals.”
  2. Keep Them Present & Positive: Avoid negatives like “I will stop skipping workouts.” Instead, say, “I am committed to showing up for myself.”
  3. Say Them Daily: Repeat your affirmations every morning or before a workout. The more you say them, the more ingrained they become.
  4. Write Them Down: Place them where you’ll see them – on your mirror, phone, or workout journal. Writing them out reinforces their impact.
  5. Visualize Success: Pair your affirmations with mental imagery. If you affirm, “I am getting stronger every day,” visualize yourself lifting heavier weights with confidence.

Try This:

Before your next workout, take a deep breath and affirm: “I am powerful. My body is capable. I am making progress.” Repeat it with conviction, and notice how it shifts your energy and focus.

Your mindset is just as important as your movement. Strengthen both, and I am sure you’ll see the results inside and out! 😌

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Happy Lift,

Janika

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