Mario Ashley

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In the 1900s, Italian economists named Vilfredo Pareto became famous for popularizing the "80/20 rule" later abbreviate the Pareto Principle. In his research findings, he noted an interesting relationship between cause and effect. Specifically,  he noticed that  80% of all land in Italy was owned by 20% of the people. He was later able to extend his general observation that 80% of all effects/outcomes come from only 20% of causes. Although this was originally noticed as an economic principle it would later be extended into all industries including strength and conditioning. So if that's the case what is the 20% of things we can do for ourselves health wise to produce 80% of the results? From my own personal experience and observations here are the 3 things I have noticed which produce 80% of my results of looking better and feeling better. I call it bringing sexy back. Consistent Nutrition Habits In the past four months I've gotten myself back in the best shape I've been in in the past three years. Even though I didn't exercise any more than I was when I was overweight I did completely transform what and how much of what I ate. I eliminated wheat and gluten from my diet. I threw out all the bread, rice, pasta, and bagels that had accumulated in our pantry. I began eating more vegetables, cooking with less fat, and tracking all my daily calories. By doing so I was able to lose 20lbs in four months. Consistent Exercise Habits You would think that being a gym owner that I can workout whenever I want. If you are a gym owner you know that is hardly the case. These days working out using 20-minute H.I.I.T. circuits in between clients or back-end office work is the most I can commit to exercising. One of the things I did implement was being more strategic with my workouts. I made a promise that I would always attend a Monday CrossFit group class and complete two 20-minute HIIT circuits throughout the week. These three workouts were the most I knew I could consistently given my current schedule. Not only was this goal reasonable I didn't have to completely change my lifestyle to remain consistent and still have fun doing it. Consistent Sleep Habits I know how silly it sounds to talk about the importance of sleep. Our bodies already have a built-in circadian rhythm that forces us to sleep whether we want to or not.  I just don't think we realize how detrimental a lack of sleep is until you lose sleep indefinitely. I call it having two kids under two years old! It's no joke. Unlike our younger days when we would go out and party late night and sleep in the next day that convenience doesn't exist with new parents. Recognizing how important sleep is for our mental sanity and muscle recovery my wife and I set out a plan in which we would share nightly feeding responsibilities. We would alternate feedings with our newborn so we would both get at least get 6 hours of sleep. For instance, If we went to bed at 10 pm and Dawson (my newborn) got up at 1 am my wife would get up with him but when he got up again at 4 am then I would get up with him. By alternating this schedule we were able to build a consistent sleep schedule. And as we all married couples know, "a happy wife is a happy life"! Conclusion I'm not going to lie, at first setting my original goal of losing 20lbs was very daunting. Which is why I knew if I was going to succeed I needed something like the Pareto Principle to ease my anxiety. I didn't try to add all these knew habits into my life which would only cause me more stress. All I did was become more consistent with these 3 habits and it produced amazing results for me. I hope it does the same for you. Website: www.marioashley.com

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They made you believe it was so easy to get in shape They told you if you took this magic pill the weight would fall off. “As seen on TV” was the secret to a healthier life. Social Media lied to you. We won’t do that. We’ll tell you it's going to be hard. We'll tell you there will be days you won’t want to work out. We'll tell you to watch what you eat if you want to lose weight. We'll tell you this is a process, it won’t happen overnight. Because sometimes in life, we become so focused on the finish line that we fail to find the joy in the journey. www.naplesstrength.org

It requires work, discipline, and constant feedback. Work The couch potato metaphor is used often when explaining the effectiveness of starting any fitness routine. It implies that no one has ever gotten in great shape by sitting on the sofa. It takes work, and it is that work over time that produces amazing results. It must also be challenging. That the at the work that we put in provides a challenge of some kind. It requires us to push beyond the boundaries of comfort but not so much that it destroys us. Improved fitness is weird like that, you have to push yourself harder and put yourself in uncomfortable situations weekly if you want to see results. A great marriage takes work, it doesn’t just happen. Think about it as the work of love. You have to build it from the ground up. From Couch Potato to Runner for marriages. It requires immense discipline to stay on track but if you stay the course your marriage will be fitter and happier for it. Discipline Discipline requires constant effort. From day to day, week to week, and month to month. We must provide ourselves an opportunity to see it through. Discipline gives us that chance. To do that we must use discipline as the bridge for making the goal of a great marriage a reality. In physical training, it is my belief that long term consistency trumps short term intensity. In marriage, discipline provides the key to a successful relationship long term if effort is constantly displayed by both husband and wife. A couple that trains together stays together. Its cliche but true. If a couple is mutually working together for the good of the marriage they will find themselves working as one unit for the good of the team. No championship was ever won by a single individual. It is a group effort. Don’t forget you’re on the same team. Constant feedback With exercise, we acknowledge that on paper we can produce the most amazing fitness program for you. But in actuality, the body will sometimes say otherwise. And without constant feedback, we would never know what we were doing is working or not. We can do that in many different ways but to each their own. For my wife and I, it’s taking a Sunday walk around the neighborhood and asking each other what worked this week? What were some of our toughest moments, and what were some of our happier moments? The other person listens, offers input, and empathizes. Having someone to talk helps us not feel alone in our situation. We also see a marriage counselor for no other reason than to see one to get a fresh, non-biased perspective on our marriage. Not because our marriage is failing but because we’re proactive. That takes a lot of humility. Conclusion In marriage, communication is the vehicle for work, discipline, and constant feedback. We believe that the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our communication. In treating our marriage like a well thought out fitness plan has made our marriage healthier and fitter. If you enjoyed the article please like it, share it, or tag it! This helps other people find my content. If it inspires one person it was worth my time to write it.

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"The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every human being is unique and of value." A script is a conversation tool that helps gather necessary information when someone calls, emails or walks into your facility for the first time. Phone and email scripts lay the foundation for great customer service and makes everyone feel important. When I first learned this concept I thought this was an impersonal way of doing business but as I started to implement it I realized how terrible my conversations were prior to potential clients. No wonder people weren't signing up! As I got better at them I began to feel more comfortable talking to strangers. Read more: http://www.warehousegymexpert.com/lesson-7-phone-script/

If you don't have a newsletter you are missing the opportunity to gain new clients when they are ready. The Newsletter is efficient, cheap, and easy to use.

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Ep04: How to add value to your current clients and draw more business by Mario Ashley

Ep03: How to Attract New Clients Using Relationship Marketing by Mario Ashley

Our focus has to be on balancing these these areas of our business.