Amy Rieger: A Coach is Paramount, EP 142

Not every physical activity is a fit for every person.The key to staying active as you age is finding something you love to do -- and record-holding masters swimmer Amy Rieger is proof. She joins the show to talk about her swimming routine, the role social interaction plays in her motivation and why she won’t swim without a coach.Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.MORE ABOUT AMY RIEGERAmy Rieger is a US Masters Swimming national record holder, USMS All-Star for the Year 2021, and a woman that had six #1 FINA world rankings in 2021 in the women’s age group 60-64. The most amazing part is that she only competed in 10 swim meets prior to 2021.USMS Recognition:National Record SCM 100 IMAll star for 2021, most 1st place finishes of all women in my age group.All American (fastest times in the USA) in 11 swimsLong Distance champion and new record holder; One Hour SwimLong Distance champion and new record holder; Brute Squad and Brute Squad LiteFINA Recognition:World Masters Top 10 2021, 14 top 10 times. 6 top times are #1World Masters Top 10 of all time, 9 top timesEpisode Topics and MentionsUS Masters SwimmingCrew/rowingPuerto RicoStu KahnFINA Top 10Hurricane MariaPhysical therapyMills College in Oakland, CaliforniaBikram YogaPullupsIrritable bowel syndromeGluten-freeSarasota SharksHikingWater skiingFernando DelgadoKerry LindauerTakeawaysKellyRecord yourself in your athletic or career pursuits and then watch it and analyze it for improvement. When you’re trying to improve, improve one thing at a time. MariaHaving a coach is so important to improvement in every area of your life. You have to have fun in what you are doing to make it a successful part of your life.Quote of the Week“Make small changes -- You can’t change three things at once. Work on little things at a time.” -- Amy RiegerSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.Have something you want to share with us? Email it to [email protected]. Email us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com