How to Unlock Your Body’s Hidden Physical Abilities - With Olympian Liz Gleadle

Whether your goal is to learn a new skill or sport, change careers, or improve your relationships, it’s going to require that you get outside of your comfort zone. Today, you’re going to learn how to start small with pushing outside of your comfort zone to accomplish your goals and reach your potential.   Today’s guest, Liz Gleadle, is a three-time Olympian and the Canadian record holder in the javelin. Today, she works as a Movement and Performance Consultant, teaching her clients the importance of body awareness, building confidence, and how to express their body’s full potential.  On this episode of The Model Health Show, Liz is sharing the lessons she’s learned as an athlete, the importance of getting out of your comfort zone, and the critical role of play for overall well-being.  You’re going to hear about how to express your physical capacity and tap into more optimal movement patterns. Liz is also sharing more about her gratitude practice, the importance of finding joy in both training and life, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!  In this episode you’ll discover: The importance of prioritizing pleasure in your training. (3:08) How Liz got started as a javelin athlete. (5:01) What it means to move efficiently. (10:41) Why finding joy in your life can improve your performance. (17:44) What is missing from traditional physical education. (24:10) How your emotions can affect your movement patterns. (26:34) The science on how exercise can boost academic achievement in children. (29:19) What rope flow is and how Liz uses it in her training. (30:39) The connection between gratitude and athleticism. (49:11) How to start getting outside of your comfort zone. (56:05) Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model  - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping! DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any order! Connect with Liz Gleadle Website / Course / Instagram / YouTube  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube  This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi and LMNT. Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase.