Take a leaf out of Conor McGregor’s approach to health and fitness goals
You don’t have to be a UFC fan to know who Conor McGregor is. According to ESPN he’s the fifth most recognised athlete in the world.
If for some reason you don’t know who, he’s a successful fighter and businessman. He is likely to go down in history as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. He’s the first person ever to hold UFC titles in multiple divisions at the same time. He’s a big personality in the sport, he’s very confident and has an unshakeable certainty in himself.
Last weekend Conor beat Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds to win his comeback fight after defeat in 2018.
Now, I’m not a huge fan of MMA (mixed martial arts), I follow it very loosely, and it’s not the fight that I want to write about.
It’s the interview Conor did with Tony Robbins where he revealed some very useful insights into what makes him such a successful sportsman and businessman. His successful traits don’t just apply to fighting or business, you can transfer them into almost all parts of your life, especially with your health and fitness goals.
Throughout the interview, McGregor revealed the things that are key to his success …
If you want to achieve something you have to go “all in”. You can’t go half in. You’ve got to fully commit and have an “insane work ethic”.
That certainly rings true with your health and fitness. Whether your goal is to run a marathon, lose weight or improve a health condition you can’t go half in. Working out five days a week isn’t enough! You must commit to improving other areas of your life too, like your nutrition and stress management.
Tell people about your goals. Don’t hide them away. If you tell people close to you it will give you more accountability.
McGregor reveals that he visualises himself being successful. He’s done it from a very young age and he continues to do it.
This is another important step in improving your health and fitness. You must have a goal in mind and visualise getting there. What will you look like when you get to your goal? How will it feel? What difference will it make to your life? Visualise the outcome every single day to keep you motivated.
By Conor’s own admission he used to spend his money on materialistic things like flash cars, watches and suits until he read that Lebron James (an American basketball star) spends $1.5million per year looking after his own health and fitness. That was a turning point for McGregor because he realised he was spending $0 on his own health and fitness. Now he pays for his team of nutritionists, doctors and trainers to travel the world with him.
Now, I know most of us can’t afford to have our own personal chefs etc, but we should all have a different outlook on the money we spend on our health and fitness. The key is to prioritise your health and see it as an investment – not an expense!
I see too many people cancel their gym membership to save a few quid, rather than cancelling their Netflix account or cut back on the number of takeaways they eat. Your health should always take priority.
Before his last fight, Conor hired Tony Robins, one of the best life coaches in the world. He doesn’t reveal exactly what they worked on, but what is obvious is that he went into the fight insanely focused, calmer and mentally stronger.
Having people by your side to help and guide you can be the difference between success and failure. Being part of a fitness community where you have a coach putting you through the most effective workouts and telling you the best things to eat/drink can speed up your results and make things so much easier. If you would like help with your health and fitness then get in touch with us at East Coast Fitness.