Heads Phone In and Tune Out

Working out has become too much of a singular activity for too many people and I think that needs to change for the betterment of fitness and progress. Too many people go to the gym and never talk to anyone. They put on their headphones and tune out the rest of the world. This is actually slowing the progress of gains for most people. The gym should not be a place to tune out the world but instead should be a place for everyone to approach it with the attitude that we are all here to help each other get better. T.E.A.M.- Together Everyone Achieves More is a better way to approach the set up of a gym and a workout. When there is competition, camaraderie and friendship the gains come quicker and the enjoyment is increased. When everyone supports one another then a positive environment is created and this help with the overall enjoyment and atmosphere of the gym. A healthy supportive gym will produce greater gains and increase member retention. It will also increase member accountability and frequency of attendance. When we have a healthy support structure then we are more likely to continue with our healthy pursuit and when everyone approaches a gym as a TEAM then we increase this likelihood. A gym should not be a place to tune out from the rest of the world but instead should be a place where like minded, health minded and fitness fanatics come together to make a better healthier world and promote friendship and healthy lifestyles. Its time we start to promote a TEAM approach to the fitness model. Stop allowing the gym to be a place of ego, self obsession and detachment. Promote a team and family and watch how the gains and enjoyment of your team increases.