What does being strong mean? What does it mean to be strong, and why is it a key principle at OC? Discover why we emphasize strength as the foundation of a healthy life and how we help each individual become their strongest self.
“No man should pass through life without witnessing the full measure of his own strength.” – Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
Strength
Strength isn’t just a cornerstone of health; it’s the foundation. While quick fixes and six-week challenges are everywhere, true strength endures. Each person may define strength differently, but here’s what it means to us:
A strong body and mind equip us to tackle life’s challenges with resilience, shaping a life of balance, endurance, and capability.
How Strength Shows Up in Daily Life
Strength isn’t just something you find in the gym—it shows up in the small victories of everyday life. It’s the ease of carrying all your groceries in one trip or the freedom to pick up and carry your kids whenever needed.
One of my longtime clients put it simply: his measure of strength was whether he could lift and carry his children as long as he needed to.
Strength in daily life also means saying yes to outdoor adventures without hesitation. In a place like Bend, that freedom matters. Whether you’re ready for a spontaneous rock-climbing trip or a day of paddle-boarding, strength allows you to embrace every experience with confidence. A snow storm and shoveling snow, is small inconvenience not a day or week wrecker.
The expression of physical strength varies for each person, but one fact remains: physical strength is never a weakness. It’s a foundational building block for mental resilience and emotional strength.
“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” —Socrates
Mental Strength
Mental strength is as essential as physical strength, and often, it’s the harder path. Committing to growth, especially on days when life feels heavy, builds discipline, patience, and mental toughness. When we train for strength, we don’t just strengthen our muscles; we build a resilient mindset that prepares us for life’s uncertainties.
Just as muscles grow through stress, our minds become more fortified and prepared as we face and overcome challenges. Choosing the hard path—the one that requires effort—consistently reinforces our capabilities both mentally and physically. Each decision to keep going, despite obstacles, strengthens the belief that we are prepared to take on whatever comes next.
Strength as a Lifestyle
Living a strong life means adopting habits that continually support health and resilience. Strength isn’t just a goal; it’s a way of life that involves attention to essentials like fuel, rest, and restoration. True strength is choosing food that nourishes, getting enough sleep to recharge, and carving out time to recover.
This commitment to wellness creates a powerful cycle: strength supports health, and health, in turn, fuels greater strength. Together, they form the foundation of a body and mind that can take on more, withstand more, and experience more. The choice to live strong supports everything we do, empowering us to lead a life that’s active, fulfilling, and resilient.
A Strong, Healthy Life
Strength is the first building block of a healthy life, supporting both physical and mental well-being. Choosing to be strong means choosing not to settle, choosing not to quit, and choosing to be a role model for others—especially your kids. It’s about investing in yourself and making strength a cornerstone of your life.
Ready to start your journey to strength? Book a Free Consultation today and experience the transformation that strength can bring to your life.
OC, located in beautiful Bend, Oregon, has empowered thousands of residents to live Strong, Happy, and Healthy. Join us and experience the OC difference!