Don’t train harder, train better

Why taking care of your mind is as important as your body

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AE-based trainer Omar AlDuri was overwhelmed by the conflicting research he found in the health industry during his years of studying. His belief that we need to get back to basics led to his brand new book, Reset. Here he tells us why fitness doesn’t need to be so complicated…

The book is… a health and fitness passport on training the mind as well as the body.

The five dominos are symbols of how important it is to achieve a holistic balance when tackling life’s day-to-day challenges. The book offers an insight on simplifying an over complicated industry. From how to fuel the body to how to reset the mind before going to bed, it offers takeaways that you can implement in your own lifestyle.

Having studied for over 15 years…

I found myself overwhelmed by all the research, contrasting opinions and material that’s out there. Sometimes it’s best to simplify health and well-being and revert back to basics.

The mind is as important as the body…

Small factors can contribute to you being in the right frame of mind, which consequently can dictate your day from the moment you open your eyes. Planning and setting yourself realistic objectives can map your whole day, week, month or year.

Take your time and enjoy the process… I always say ‘never let success get into your head or failure get into your heart’. We are going to achieve so much in life but disappointment tends to overshadow that at times.

It’s not one size fits all… The way we eat, sleep, train, recover and mentally respond is different, so find what suits you and roll with it. Don’t be afraid to experiment and be patient.

Training for a fitness challenge takes planning… Once you have mapped out everything, make sure it’s supported with research. The next step is to enjoy the process, as we tend to get so caught up in achieving and we don’t get to appreciate all the hard work and effort put in.

Reset is available from Barnes & Noble and Amazon and costs Dhs68.40

“I ALWAYS SAY ‘NEVER LET SUCCESS GET INTO YOUR HEAD OR FAILURE GET INTO YOUR HEART’”