I love movies, especially sports movies. When I find one I particularly like, I will watch it over and over again memorizing the movie throughout the process. I guess you could say it is kind of my 'thing'.
The other day I was channel surfing and found one of my favorite sports movies on TV. Rocky IV.
A young, steroid ridden, Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa travels to Russia to fight Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren in a battle of epic proportions between not just Rocky and Drago, but USA vs. Russia.
As Rocky withstands a punishment which would send the mortal man six-feet under, there was a part of the movie that struck a chord with me. The scene where Rocky not only starts to take over the fight, but starts to win over the crowd at the same time. The livid Russian politician storms down ringside to talk to Drago. Drago's response is the focus of this article. Take a look:
When Drago yells to the crowd "I fight to win. For me! For me!" it made me realize this is the exact response people should have toward making themselves healthier.
Some people train for a job, some people train for a significant other and others might train because it seemingly feels like what they should be doing. Nonetheless, what should be at the core of your training efforts is nothing more than to satisfy the reflection in the mirror you see every morning.
Is it nice to catch the looks of strangers due to your physique or your overall fitness level? Sure, anyone who denies that is a liar, but you have to achieve your goals for yourself and not anyone else. If you aren't happy with the person looking back at your in the mirror, then those issues need to be resolved before you can reach a level of success you never thought possible.
You should put everything you have into your training. After all, we only have one life and one body, we need to live it well. However, at the same time, bust your rear end for yourself and to please no one other than yourself and let the rest fall into place.
Next time you are in the gym or out for a run, raise a hand like Ivan Drago and yell "I train for me! FOR ME!!"
Happy training everyone...
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