The "Think Factor": Why 90% of Fitness Is Mental (And What That Means for Your Kids)
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Brent Bishop discusses the mental aspects of fitness and how it impacts children's engagement in physical activities.
Fitness expert Brent Bishop introduces the Think Factor: the idea that the results in health and fitness are 90% mental. And for kids, understanding this framework could be the difference between raising a child who loves to move and one who never finds their rhythm. Brent breaks down the four stages every person cycles through: The Dreamer, Doer, Plateau, and Breakthrough, and explains why kids are naturally gifted dreamers, but need guidance to push through boredom and monotony before they land on the one activity that truly clicks for them. If your child has the foundation built in these early years, it becomes nearly impossible to take it away from them later. This episode shows you exactly how to build it. LIKE this video if it gave you a new perspective COMMENT with the sport or activity your kid loves most SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and health insights Follow Brent Bishop / Think Fitness: Website: https://iambishop.com/ https://www.thinkfitnessstudios.com/ Instagram: @iambishop / @Thinkfitnesstoronto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkfitnessstudios YouTube: @BishopThinksFitness Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde…
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