{"id":35364,"date":"2022-07-15T13:11:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/?p=35364"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:12:13","slug":"importance-sporting-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/importance-sporting-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Why sporting challenges matter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trying to <\/span>build muscle<\/b>, <\/span>lose fat<\/b>, <\/span>recover from injury<\/b>, <\/span>improve strength<\/b>, <\/span>endurance and power<\/b>, <\/span>change all your eating habits<\/b> and <\/span>learn to eat better<\/b> at once is a lot to ask. You cannot do everything simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How can you achieve a physical challenge?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>first step is defining the challenge clearly<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Put a <\/span>flag on a date<\/b>. It sounds obvious, but can be harder than it seems.<\/span><\/p>\n

A challenge provides<\/span> excitement<\/b> and a <\/span>reason to get up<\/b>. Possible <\/span>goals<\/b> are countless and deeply personal: your <\/span>why<\/b> and <\/span>motivation<\/b>, whatever your level or sport.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>Spend more time being active<\/b>\u201d, \u201c<\/span>lose fat<\/b><\/a>\u201d, \u201c<\/span>try a new sport<\/b>\u201d, \u201c<\/span>improve a CrossFit personal best<\/b>\u201d, \u201c<\/span>feel like yourself again<\/b>\u201d or \u201c<\/span>climb a mountain<\/b> with your family\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

You do not need an extreme competition or race entry. The <\/span>most meaningful challenges<\/b> often involve <\/span>small everyday changes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some say <\/span>happiness<\/b> comes from <\/span>improvement<\/b>, whatever its form or pace.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Start by prioritising<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Choose something realistic that you want to achieve within a <\/span>reasonable time<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

And choose one thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prioritise <\/span>and commit<\/b>. Do not try to undo an entire holiday in two weeks. <\/span>Rushing<\/b> can be <\/span>counterproductive<\/b>, especially for <\/span>health and <\/b>performance<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We cannot reset overnight like a machine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus on what you want to change;<\/span> avoid distractions<\/b> and <\/span>comparisons<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow your own path.<\/span><\/p>\n

A clear <\/span>goal<\/b> supports <\/span>motivation<\/b> and helps your<\/span> sports nutritionist<\/span><\/a> or coach plan within the available time and choose an appropriate <\/span>strategy<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As Seneca put it, no wind is favourable to someone who does not know where they are sailing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Create an action plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Next, create an <\/span>action plan<\/b> for your <\/span>sporting challenge<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

People often have a<\/span> goal<\/b>, an <\/span>idea<\/b>, a <\/span>dream<\/b> or <\/span>something exciting<\/b>, but never <\/span>move from thought to action<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To <\/span>turn intention into planning<\/b>, choose a <\/span>start date<\/b> and an <\/span>end date<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Break your long-term goal<\/span> into<\/b> <\/span>actions<\/b> and <\/span>short-term milestones<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give yourself time<\/b> to learn, make progress and celebrate regular achievements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Empieza un reto, the INDYA podcast<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of our team’s challenges was to <\/span>create a podcast you would enjoy<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Something with our own personality, covering topics we could discuss endlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nutrition, sporting performance and technology.<\/b><\/p>\n

They sound interesting on paper; hearing <\/span>Javi Guerrero<\/b> and <\/span>Clara Montesinos<\/b> discuss them takes it further.<\/span><\/p>\n

The podcast is ready: a lovely room, microphones, Amapro chairs and glasses of water. Coasters too, to avoid the clunk!<\/span><\/p>\n

Will you enjoy listening?<\/span><\/p>\n

There is only one way to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find more details in <\/span>this post<\/span><\/a> about our <\/span>first episode<\/b> and the launch of the show.<\/span><\/p>\n

We discuss <\/span>hydration<\/b><\/a> and body temperature<\/b> with Rub\u00e9n Ballesteros, INDYA sports nutritionist and cyclist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to listen? Here is the Spotify link.<\/span><\/p>\n