5 things learned from the Super Bowl

• NEVER take anything for granted. Most people had the Pat’s rolling to an easy victory, but the Giants had other plans. You can break down the game all day and make guesses of why the game turned out the way it did, but in my eyes, it looked like the Pat’s thought they would pull it out somehow…but no one seemed to step up to the plate when it counted.

• Conditioning is KING.  The Giant’s defense ran all over the Pat’s O-Line, so much so that at the end of the game, the Giants were still making plays, while the Pat’s seemed tired and stunned.

• Don’t underestimate yourself. After the Pats scored their final touch down, most of the world thought it was over except for the Giants. They believed they could come back and they did…never underestimating what they had to do and they did it.

• If you were a younger sibling that lived in the shadow of your big brother or sister, it doesn’t matter. Eli Manning has lived in the shadow of his older brother Payton most of his life. He now has a Super Bowl victory and is just as accomplished as his big brother, as far as winning the big one goes.

•  Ignore criticism and just get better. The Giants were being slammed all of last year and at the beginning of this year from their own fans. This team didn’t care. They seemed to unite stronger as a team and just got better when it counted.

What you can take away:

• Don’t take your own fitness for granted. You might think you are where you need to be or that you are doing “good enough” but in reality, there is always room for improvement. If your program or plan is old, or you just are not seeing the progress you want, step up and do something about it before it is too late. Hire an expert to help you along, or invest in good, quality coaching. Whatever you do, don’t just think you have it figured out, and that you are going to be where you want to be come summer time.

• Get stronger muscles and a stronger heart. Conditioning is not just for athletes. However, if you are an athlete, you had better be more than ready for your season. Not all of the strength and speed training in the world is going to help you if you can’t use it in the 4^th quarter when it counts.

• If someone has overshadowed you in your life…brother, sister, parent, or even your training partners, claim your independence! Be your own person and make your mark.

• Don’t let negative people into your life. If you have them, get rid of them. Finally, if you just can’t seem to get rid of these people, learn to ignore them and use their criticism to spur you on. Get better from it and use it for the ultimate “I told you so” motivation.

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