It was interesting to come across an article that goes against the usual CPR advice…
To summarize, it turns out the usual ‘mouth-to-mouth’ type CPR isn’t always the best choice especially when you consider that:
- Chest compression (without the ‘mouth-to-mouth’ part) has an 8% edge over usually CPR in saving lives.
- According to the article, up to five time of bystanders are more likely to help a stranger if didn’t involve mouth-to-mouth! (You can check it out here)
Now the 2nd part is what got my attention…
Think about it: you could be given a great tip, a great technique or strategy… yet if all you can think about is “how best to avoid it”, then it’s almost rendered useless.
Wouldn’t help if you had alternatives that make it easier to take on beneficial techniques and blend them into your life?
Let’s get into a simple example…
If you knew that flaxseed oil is a better source of healthy fat… yet you can hardly stand its taste (yes, I used to drink this stuff off the spoon… try it to know what I mean!!). So you know it’s good but you can hardly stomach the stuff!
Then one day you figure that fish is another great source of healthy fats… and it turns out you love Salmon.
Wouldn’t that be an easier choice for you?
At least it’s simple to blend into your lifestyle.
You can get into other scenarios as well…
Let’s say you find out that running on an incline burns more calories than your usual jogging. But hay, there’s hardly an incline around your neighborhood… and you hardly look forward to doing that on a treadmill!
Well, next you experiment with rope skipping and you figure it’s more interesting.
Why not?
You get the idea.
Lastly, I gotta say, it doesn’t always work out that what you prefer is the most effective workout choice.
Example, as you’re starting out it may seem that dumbbell exercises are harder so you opt for machines… yet, over the long run, those exercises you’re avoiding may be better in sculpting a great figure.
Just know this: as you take on a new workout or a new way of exercising it may seem uncomfortable at first. Don’t shy away from it too fast. Give it a chance. Notice how your body reacts and above all RESULTS.
M. Jamal
P.S. Are there any exercise you dislike?
Are there any parts of your workout routine that put you off and hardly excite you?
Let us know (click ‘comments’ at the top of this post)
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