balanceFIT Radio host and Certified Personal Trainer, Scott Schroeder, discusses the true purpose of fitness, emphasizing capability over perfection, and how to align your fitness goals with living a meaningful, service-oriented life.

Keywords:

fitness, capability, purpose, health, self-improvement, mental health, service, capability vs aesthetics, life skills, personal growth

Key Topics:

Fitness is about being capable, not perfect Training for your life vs social media appearances The importance of capability in daily life Fitness as a means to serve others The role of exploration and movement in health

How do you make consistent gains in life, fitness, nutrition… and really everything that moves you from swimming upstream to actually living at a higher level?

Build small routines.

Organize the background of your life.

Routine is the framework that supports freedom to freelance.

Routine creates space for spontaneity.

Routine makes whimsy possible.

Routine prevents ruts.

Hey, everybody. Hopefully I haven’t broken my leg or cracked my skull coming down the mountain.

Here’s Part 2 of Body Of Responsibility.

By now you know that my doctrine for wellness and fitness is built on the foundation of capability. Specifically, capability to be able to execute the responsibilities of life and to engage in the activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.

I have been dutifully executing my responsibilities and now it’s time for some joy. I’m headed up to the mountains of western North Carolina for a few days of snow skiing. And look at that… fitness bundled with an activity that is pure contentment and decompression.

While I’m gone I hope you enjoy something from projectSEMPER that was the stepping stone to balanceFIT. In this episode, I discuss the whys and hows and whereto-fors of taking care of your body with two of my favorite people in the world.

Here’s Part 1. I hope you enjoy.

A Q & A episode:

-Meredith's mouse hand

-How I got my start

-Guitar sock

-That one exercise

-Find your why

-Beginner runner tips

Efficient and dynamic mobility is critical... and life is more fun when you can do stuff without ending up in urgent care. You don't lose mobility strictly because of age. You lose it because you stop asking your body to move explosively. And, yes, you can do this at any stage of life through a sensible, scalable training plan. Move better and be more capable.

Keywords: plyometrics, proprioception, fitness, wellness, human movement patterns, workout, human movement system, mobility, balance, capability, physical fitness

In this conversation, Scott Schroeder explores the pervasive sense of misery in modern life, attributing it to declining fitness, misdirection, and the overwhelming influence of digital media. He emphasizes the importance of personal agency and offers actionable keys to improve well-being, including fitness, nutrition, sleep, service, and human connection. The discussion highlights the need for a reorientation towards meaningful living, urging listeners to take control of their lives and focus on the present.Takeaways

• Perceived misery is due to misdirection, not reality.
• Digital consumption is altering our mental health negatively.
• Fitness is about capability, not aesthetics.
• Nutrition should be managed consciously, not unconsciously.
• Alcohol is a literal poison that damages health.
• Sleep is essential for recovery and should not be ignored.
• Service to others enriches the spirit and provides purpose.
• Human connection is vital for mental health and well-being.
• Digital restraint is necessary to maintain focus and clarity.
• Reorienting life towards small, actionable changes can lead to improvement

Keywords: misery, mental health, digital consumption, fitness, nutrition, intoxicants, sleep, service, human connection, purpose

balanceFIT Radio: Ep. 3

In this conversation, Scott Schroeder explores the themes of care, personal responsibility, and the impact of choices on future well-being. He emphasizes the importance of living authentically, understanding the stages of fitness, and balancing enjoyment with responsibility. The discussion culminates in a call to action for listeners to take charge of their lives and make conscious decisions that will benefit their future selves.

Takeaways

• Care doesn't need softness to be real.
• Are you truly living your life or are external forces controlling you?
• Life should be enjoyed rather than endured.
• You have responsibilities to yourself and others.
• Make manageable sacrifices now for future you.
• Your choices create a slope towards wellness or decline.
• Wellness requires work, discipline, and sacrifice.
• Consider the long-term effects of your daily choices.
• Your body and mind need to work in harmony.
• Take care of future you today. Embrace your potential.

Keywords: care, living authentically, fitness stages, personal responsibility, wellness, choices, future self, balance, meaning, healthChapters