The WeFit Training Days application has been specifically designed for people who engage in physical activity daily and are seeking a balance between training, nutrition, and mental well-being.
For over two thousand years, physical and mental training has varied across different cultures and life philosophies. The Stoics, for instance, sought self-control and virtue through discipline and acceptance of the uncontrollable. Their practices included self-reflection exercises, meditation, and visualization, imagining challenging situations to prepare themselves to face them with calm and wisdom. They learned not to be swayed by impulsive desires or aversions, calmly accepting the inevitable. In Greek culture, gymnastics (or physical education) was seen as a means to holistically develop the human being, considering it a path to strength, physical fitness, and beauty. Meanwhile, the Romans placed great value on physical activity and military training, subjecting their soldiers to rigorous training that included marches, weapon exercises, and combat practices. Through gymnastics, with a series of movements and bodily exercises, they aimed to improve strength, endurance, and flexibility.
If we compare the gymnastic training of the Greeks and Romans with today’s Olympic routines, we find similarities with classic exercises, such as those performed on parallel bars, horizontal bars, rings, acrobatic jumps, high-intensity exercises, and floor movements. This combination of strength, speed, and skills aligns with modern training and also shares similarities with Greco-Roman exercises, as they are based on the use of one’s own body weight and exercises that involve the whole body. For instance, both in ancient times and in modern calisthenics, exercising outdoors is preferred, allowing the development of functional strength and flexibility without costly equipment and helping to build a habit of training for a fuller, healthier life.
To organize our routines, we will use a classic division of four blocks: push, pull, abs, and lower body (glutes and legs). These routines involve a variety of exercises performed with one’s own body weight, classic gymnastics or calisthenics, and other strength, cardio, and high-intensity exercises. It is recommended to train about 3-4 days a week, interspersed with rest days, essential for proper recovery and progress.
An effective training regimen requires starting with a warm-up focused on joint mobility, preparing the joints for physical exertion and reducing the risk of injuries. Subsequently, specific exercises involving the whole body should be performed, focusing on the main muscle groups: lower body (legs and glutes), chest, back, arms, abs, and shoulders. After completing the training, it is advisable to perform gentle stretches to relax the muscles, improve flexibility, and promote recovery.
At this point, we know that training is very important for taking care of our health, but so is eating correctly. Therefore, we propose mindful eating, a nutritional approach that involves being fully aware of what we eat, how we eat it, and why we eat it. This practice focuses on choosing foods that optimally nourish the body, paying attention to the quality and origin of the food. In this context, we propose a diet rich in proteins, healthy fats, and a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, complemented by adequate hydration. Mindful eating also includes recognizing the body’s hunger and satiety signals, eating in response to these signals rather than out of emotions or habits.
This nutritional approach aligns perfectly with the spiritual philosophy. By focusing on what can be changed, and cultivating virtue and self-discipline, a lifestyle that encompasses both physical and mental well-being is fostered.
