What you can do today to improve your performance without spending a cent

Hey Athletes!

This week I want you to turn your attention to the things you left in your back pocket. No, I am not talking about your spare change or a couple loops of bailing twine.

What I am referring to is that “thing” that you bought or opted into that you said “I will use this later” and then forgot about. This is your nudge to pull it out and not let it go through the laundry and get all washed up!

So ask yourself this question… what do you have access to that you have not yet taken full and complete advantage of?

Let me use myself for an example. I joined a new gym two weeks ago because I wanted access to some equipment that I don’t have in my home gym. I wanted to go and use the rower and the stationary bike… that was it! (imagine me clapping the dust off my hands)

So I went in and did my thing, but there was a whole other gym at my disposal! So I have made it my new mission that I try one new piece of equipment each time I go work out… because who knows, I might really like one of them!

And like one I did. The gym I am at has MASSAGE CHAIRS!

So this morning, after my workout, I sat in the massage chairs, checked my email, did my duolingo lesson and looked out over all the exercisers in the gym. The crazy thing is, the whole two weeks I had been going to the gym I hadn’t seen any of these people use the massage chairs… and trust me they were divine!

It got me thinking, what else are people missing out on?

So I put out the challenge to the FitRider Group (and now I am putting it out to you too!) to consider what resources or tools you might have access to but haven’t yet squeezed out every last drop from.

Are you employed with a health and benefits plan? Take full advantage! Many have massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic, mental health coverage. I have even heard of some plans covering gym memberships and cost of sport equipment. I know someone who was able to get a new riding helmet covered! Take 20 minutes now and read through your policy… trust me it will more than pay for itself.

Are you a member of a gym or online program (like FitRider)? When was the last time you actually went or logged in? Do you go do the same thing every time you show up? When was the last time you explored? You have already paid for these things, now milk them for all they are worth! If you don’t pay for these already… try free programs and actually USE them. Don’t just let them die in your bookmarks folder.

Are there any other perks or discounts you can get just by looking for them?

Let me try to put this another way. When you go to a fast food restaurant, do you eat all your fries? Do you go back to the bag in search of those bag fries? We all know bag fries are the tastiest fries of them all!

So go back to your health and wellness bag. You never know what might be lurking under the napkins that will bring a pleasant surprise to your day and your life.

Stop missing out!

-Sarah