ASEP: A New Start for Exercise Physiologists Tommy Boone, PhD, MPH, MAM, MBA Board Certified Exercise Physiologist Think Positive Thoughts. We will become what we think, what we talk about, and what we do. If we think our work is for the right reason, if we think that our actions will bring forth positive results, and if we start living as professionals, we will become our vision. T HE BATTLE TO most things in life is in the mind. Those who are not willing to support a start” have already lost the battle. Why, it is as simple as 2 + 2. If you think “new you can’t do something, the chances are you never will even if you have the skills to do so. Years ago, I witnessed many of times the battle in the minds of young gymnasts. I knew that certain gymnasts could do a front handspring front flip combination or a full twisting back flip after several back handsprings, but they didn’t think so. The primary barrier to learning gymnastics skills is not necessarily the gymnasts’ physical ability. Rather, it is the mind. Once gymnasts started to focus on the can” attitude, more often than not they progress in “I their training as expected. If you think you can do something, there is an excellent chance it will happen. Boldness, persistence, and staying the course are important in all aspects of life. Today, the challenge before exercise physiologists is to promote exercise physiology as a healthcare profession. There can’t be any question that exercise physiologists can play an essential role in today’s healthcare, especially since regular exercise is recognized as exercise medicine. That is why the ASEP leaders believe that exercise physiologists are legitimate healthcare providers of prevention and risk-reduction services. Regardless of how long it takes to be fully recognized as the professional organization of exercise physiologists, new thinking always begins with that first step. All that is necessary for a new start in exercise physiology is to change your thinking. This means stop being passive and settling for a life of mediocrity. Exercise physiology is not an academic degree
ASEP: A New Start for Exercise Physiologists Tommy Boone, PhD, MPH, MAM, MBA Board Certified Exercise Physiologist Think Positive Thoughts. We will become what we think, what we talk about, and what we do. If we think our work is for the right reason, if we think that our actions will bring forth positive results, and if we start living as professionals, we will become our vision. T HE BATTLE TO most things in life is in the mind. Those who are not willing to support a “new start” have already lost the battle. Why, it is as simple as 2 + 2. If you think you can’t do something, the chances are you never will even if you have the skills to do so. Years ago, I witnessed many of times the battle in the minds of young gymnasts. I knew that certain gymnasts could do a front handspring front flip combination or a full twisting back flip after several back handsprings, but they didn’t think so. The primary barrier to learning gymnastics skills is not necessarily the gymnasts’ physical ability. Rather, it is the mind. Once gymnasts started to focus on the “I can” attitude, more often than not they progress in their training as expected. If you think you can do something, there is an excellent chance it will happen. Boldness, persistence, and staying the course are important in all aspects of life. Today, the challenge before exercise physiologists is to promote exercise physiology as a healthcare profession. There can’t be any question that exercise physiologists can play an essential role in today’s healthcare, especially since regular exercise is recognized as exercise medicine. That is why the ASEP leaders believe that exercise physiologists are legitimate healthcare providers of prevention and risk-reduction services. Regardless of how long it takes to be fully recognized as the professional organization of exercise physiologists, new thinking always begins with that first step. All that is necessary for a new start in exercise physiology is to change your thinking. This means stop being passive and settling for a life of mediocrity. Exercise physiology is not an academic degree
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