Managing Your Personal Energy Mike Siemens, M.S. Clinical Director of Exercise Physiology Canyon Ranch Health Resort

DEMAND VS. CAPACITY CURVE

Energy is Our Most Precious Resource

Who or what has been getting your energy? Has your energy flow been aligned with what you want or value in your life?

Objective of Energy Management Expand capacity to perform in high stress environments without compromising: HEALTH HAPPINESS

Pro Athlete vs. Corporate/Parent Athlete

Professional Athlete vs. Corporate Athlete Training 90%10% Hours Worked4 to 6/Day8-12/Day Career Span 7 – 10 Years30+ Years Off Season3 – 6 MonthsWHAT?

Full Engagement Requires Defined purpose – ultimate mission Manage energy, not time Learn concept of energy cycling Manage blood sugar Manage O 2 supply to body

What is your ultimate mission for YOUR Life?

Your Guiding Light

AbsenteeismPresenteeismFull Engagement Unaware Mindlessness Fully aware Mindfulness TimeEnergy

Manage Energy not Time

Manage Blood Sugar

Manage Oxygen Supply to Body

Movement=Circulation=Energy

5 Take Aways Have An Ultimate Mission – Your Guiding Light Manage Your Energy NOT Your Time – 9 O’clock Mom or Dad Learn to Cycle Your Energy-Sprint Do Not Marathon Manage Your Blood Sugar- The Brain Burns Sugar Use Movement and Exercise as a Tool – Circulation of Oxygen and Sugar