The grotesque, animated bodies of the recently dead are among the most horrifying creatures in all the world. However, were you aware that zombies also serve as fantastic fitness role models? While the slow shamble of the undead may strike a deep fear in your heart, try to learn as much as you can from them before they tear the flesh from your bones. Here are 4 quick lessons we can learn from reanimated corpses.
Be Persistent:
Think about it. A zombie stops at nothing. He will pursue you to the end of the world if it means one more bite of living meat in his mouth. His legs will break off long before his determination does. While, I sometimes feel determined to reach my fitness goals, I can honestly say that I’ve never been near as persistent as one of the walking dead. If you need help being consistent in your exercise routine, look to zombies… as they slowly saunter up behind you.
Be Single Minded:
Again, picture a movie like “Night of the Living Dead”. Think about how the zombies were so united in their attack on the old farm house. Were they bickering amongst each other or debating whether or not they should give up? Absolutely not. They had one goal in mind. To reach the young people holed up in the house and sink their teeth into their brains. There was no debate, no internal struggle. The zombies simply knew what they wanted and were focused on achieving their goals.
Don’t Over Think It:
If you often have difficulty deciding upon a course of action, try to think about what a zombie would do. He takes the straightest path to his desired goal. He doesn’t debate whether he should sneak up behind a victim or cut them off at the pass. No, he simply takes a direct route toward his next meal. Similarly, try not to needlessly complicate your exercise or nutrition plan. Do some research, plan a simple course of action and stick with it… zombie style!
No Reservations:
When you get tired or think you can’t go a single step further, throw all caution to the wind and attack! Take hold of your goal no matter what stands in your way. Is it a finish line? A new personal lifting record? Is it the soft, tasty flesh of your next door neighbor? No matter what it is, pursue it without regard for your own comfort or dispositions. Zombies don’t care how hard something his. Zombies don’t care how good they look when they’re at the gym. Zombies simply work. Take their tenacity, determination, and recklessness as motivation! Break down the door of whatever is standing in between you and your fitness goals.
(photo credit Eric, Eh?)
