Our fitness journey is shaped more by our mindset than our workouts, and consistency rather than perfection is the key to lasting results. 

• The concept of "maximizing the minutes" recognizes that formal workouts represent only 2.7% of our weekly time
• Small behaviors throughout the day—like posture choices and screen habits—compound to impact health outcomes
• "Consistently doing okay" is more effective than occasionally being perfect
• Success should be defined by inputs within our control rather than outcomes we can't control
• Progress isn't linear—it often follows an exponential pattern like lily pads that double daily
• The discipline developed through fitness translates to better decision-making in all areas of life
• Replacing phrases like "have to" with "get to" creates a powerful mental shift toward gratitude
• Your results should come as a surprise, emerging naturally from consistent daily habits
• Strength training and increasing VO2 max are positive trends making fitness more accessible to everyone 
• The sled is an ideal strength tool because it's accessible, difficult to perform incorrectly, and involves horizontal movement

Join us next week as we continue our trainer series with more insights on living an active, purposeful life.