An Excellent Wknd [25.31]
Some thoughts on why health = freedom
Hello, hi, 👋
Happy Saturday, my friends.
Coming at ya a bit later than usual today, which I happily blame on my being distracted by the CrossFit Games. Here’s hoping the rest of your weekend is filled with sunshine & rainbows in equal measure.
Let's get into it.
❤️🔥 THE DAILY CHASE #65
The Freedom Formula
Most people think fitness is about looking good at the beach. They chase six-pack abs, toned arms, and the perfect selfie angle. They measure success in pounds lost and compliments received.
But what if fitness isn't about vanity at all?
What if the real purpose of training isn't aesthetic, but freedom?
Freedom means being an asset to your family instead of a liability. Freedom means not needing help carrying groceries when you're seventy. Freedom means having the energy to play with your grandchildren instead of watching from the sidelines.
Think of aging like an airplane losing altitude. The higher you start, the longer you have to respond when things go wrong. The stronger and healthier you are today, the more buffer you have against injury, illness, and the inevitable decline of time.
This isn't about becoming a fitness fanatic or training eight hours a day like elite athletes.
It's about understanding that movement is medicine. Every workout is a deposit in your future self's account. Every day you maintain your strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health, you're buying yourself options.
Your worst nightmare shouldn't be looking bad in a swimsuit. It should be becoming a burden to the people you love most.
The side effects of training for freedom happen to include looking better and feeling more confident. But those are bonuses, not the point.
Train for the person you want to be at eighty, not the person you want to be at the beach.
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#65: The Freedom Formula
On Tuesday, Ben and I are joined again by Chris Irwin, talking about how stagnation kills our mental fitness and why cultivating curiosity might be the antidote.
We talk about why developing wonder isn't just about personal growth, but about forging your future self in a world that makes it increasingly easy to stay mentally stuck.
Until then, keep on chasing.
🤙🏼 Patrick
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