Over 40 Fitness Hacks 373: Alisha Carlson - Shifting Mindsets: Aesthetic vs. True Health in Fitness
Shifting Mindsets: Aesthetic vs. True Health in Fitness - Insights from Alisha Carlson
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Alisha Carlson - The StrongHer Way Podcast
In this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast, host Brad Williams interviews Alisha Carlson from The StrongHer Way podcast. They discuss the mindset surrounding health and fitness, particularly the focus on aesthetics versus overall well-being. Alisha highlights the extreme measures bodybuilders take before competitions and emphasizes that this is not indicative of true health.
Alisha shares her perspective on differentiating professional sports, where extreme measures may be acceptable, from general fitness for the public. She points out that comparing oneself to professional bodybuilders or fitness influencers on social media can create unrealistic expectations, especially for individuals with busy lives and other responsibilities.
The conversation also delves into the importance of recognizing that health and fitness look different on each individual. Alisha encourages people to focus on functional fitness, nutrition, and understanding their own bodies rather than striving for a specific look. She addresses the pressure some clients feel to recapture their bodies from a past time, explaining the need to explore the underlying motivations behind such goals.
Additionally, they touch on the significance of weight training and the misconception that adding muscle mass will lead to weight gain. Instead, they emphasize the importance of focusing on inches lost and overall well-being rather than just the number on the scale.
Overall, the episode offers valuable insights into developing a healthy mindset about fitness, embracing individuality, and setting meaningful goals that align with personal well-being.
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