Obtaining Impressive Levels of Fitness Isn’t That Hard

More millions of Americans the pursuit of fitness is not like many other industries. In the world of sports, acting, and other high performance expressions the difference between being a champion and being unemployed is miniscule. 

In baseball, the difference between being a Major League Player (with wealth and fame) and a career Minor League Player (who needs a part time job) is almost impossible to notice. The difference between a noticeable leading actor in a Hollywood film and an actor who has to wait tables is almost impossible to discern. 

Luckily, fitness is more like horseshoes and handgrenades.

You just got to be close. 

I often say that if people met themselves at 85% of their genetic fitness potential, they would be floored. And, getting to 85% of your fitness potential is simply not that hard or complicated. 

It’s not doing anyone any favors to tell this story that getting fit is like splitting hairs (like making it to the MLB or on the Hollywood red carpet). Do the basics fairly often and count your winnings. Period.