Friday, February 13, 2009

When you don't feel like working out, here's what to do:

By Caleb Lee

At some point during your fitness journey you'll feel like skipping your strength practice session.

There could be tons of whys and wherefores. You may be busy for time, you may be apathetic, you may feel worn-out or aching from your last session regardless the case, you don't feel like getting down to it and going to the gym.

It's times like this when you get the chance to build your determination, willpower, and "never say die" attitude.

In fact today is one of those times for me

My quads are still really aching from the high intensity tabata protocol I did yesterday on my rest day, plus I didn't get sufficient protein to help build up my strength.

Also I must of ate something bad last night because I woke up vomiting at 4am this morning...

So now I have two options: 1.) skip my strength training session today or 2.) Do the session as planned, but adjust as needed.

What am I gonna choose?

I'm going to carry out my session as planned and find my feet as needed!

So How Can You Get On When You Don't Want It?

The minute I enter the weight room today, I might find my warm up sets are feeling extra hard. Possibly the weights aren't moving as easily as I want to.

I'll probably still do my first set at the prescribed poundage, but I may have to back off a little on the next two sets no matter.

Consistency Is Key

The answer is I'm going to get in there and carry out my strength training session just like I had planned. Why? Since I know it'll ultimately be the cause of my good health.

Even if I can't perform at maximum it's ok. I'm still getting a TON of other benefits just by exercising.

Besides, I'm building the not giving up the habit.

Besides - you'll certainly not going to make steady progress over and over again - you will have great days, not so great days, and downright crappy training days it's completely just a part of the game.

The secret is to complete what you established and bring in the rewards for being consistent. - 15438

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