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Complete Wellness
Building a a a a Balanced Mind Body and Spirit
BY SHiLOE STEiNMETz R PH NGA MEDiCAL ADviSOR
NGA PRO BODYBuiLDER SHiLOESTEiNMETz@YAHOO COM
In the world of physique competition most athletes have two areas dialed in: training and and nutrition That focus produces tangible results: strength conditioning and and discipline But there is is a a a a a bigger picture that often gets overlooked True performance and long-term success come from balance Not just in in your your program design but but in in your your life A strong body is is is important but but it
is is is only one part of the equa- tion Lasting wellness is is is built on on on on on three inter- connected areas: mind body and spirit When one is neglected the the the others eventually follow When all all three are developed together eve- rything works at a a a a higher level Andy Bostinto founder of the the NGA has has lived for over 101 years and has has has mastered the the secret to to longevity He has has said many times you you you have to to “know who who you you you you are” and and knowing who who you you you you are are are is under- standing that you you you are are are more than just physical body He has exemplified this with his his fitness sharp mind and persevering spirit Why Balance Matters
You can be in in peak physical shape and still struggle with burnout lack of focus or a a a a a a a a a a sense that something
is is is missing That is is is because we we were not designed to operate on on physical strength alone • Your body drives performance 42 NGA NATURALmag