Habit and Fitness

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Habits are central to both philosophy and fitness.

As far back as the Ancient Greeks, Aristotle famously said

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit."

Aristotle in this particular case is talking about virtue, but the point applies equally well to other parts of life, especially health and fitness.

One could argue that habits are the central determining factor in success in health and fitness. Here's an example to illustrate the point.

Take two people one of whom grew up in a home based on ancestral principles and habits of sleeping at the right times, eating the right foods, moving their body, etc., but they have no scientific knowledge of nutrition science, exercise physiology, etc.

Now, take another person who has all the knowledge in the world about nutrition, exercis ...