Holder considers eight pillars of health; Physical, emotional, social, community, intellectual, environmental, spiritual and occupational. He considers these not only for one person but for the community that surrounds that one person. Holder calls it The Ocho System . Athos, Porthos and Aramis may call it, “all for one, and one for all.”Article contentSemantics aside, it’s a lovely concept in the realm of health and wellness.
You’re not going to see Holder on a magazine cover that says “10 weeks to flat abs,” or anything wishful like that. He also doesn’t seem like the trainer that will yell at you for one more rep. Is it possible to whisper someone into their fitness goals? Measured success is important to me. I used to work as a model and was greeted at my agent’s door with a measuring tape. Though my goals are a lot bigger now , I’m still all about quantifiable journey tracking. The first thing Holder suggests is a blood test. Brilliant. Great recommendation. Booked.For the “how” part of the journey, Holder suggests listening to your body. It seems simple, but do we do it? I’ve definitely pushed my way through a workout with an injured knee that only wanted rest.
I didn’t start Holder’s series with marshmallow arms and end up with the strong emoji ones. I did leave with a reset understanding of fitness and wellness. And have started to action some of those takeaways.for anyone who is beginning their fitness journey, wants to explore their idea of holistic health or wants to listen to someone who knows their stuff, speak about their stuff., but holistic health and balance and butter are all great things.