One day in the course of your fitness journey you'll feel like skipping over your strength training session.
There could be many ins and outs. You may be pushed for time, you may be lazy, you may feel fatigued or burning from your last session no matter what the case is, you don't feel like getting your head down 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.
Now is actually is one of those days for me...
My quads are still really sore from the high intensity tabata protocol I did yesterday on my rest day, plus I didn't get enough protein to help recover.
And I must of ate something bad last night because I woke up at 4am this morning throwing up...
So at this time I have two options: 1.) disregard my strength training session today or 2.) Perform the session as planned, but adjust as needed.
What am I going to pick?
I'm going to carry out my session as planned and find my feet as needed!
So How Can You Get Somewhere When You Don't Feel Like 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 suggested poundage, however I may have to move away slightly on the next two sets in any case.
Consistency Is Key
The solution is I'm going to get in there and complete my strength training session just like I had planned. Why? For the reason that I know it'll be better for me in the end.
Even though I can't perform at maximum it's all right. I'm still getting a TON of other benefits just by keeping fit.
Besides, I'm building the not giving up the habit.
Plus - you'll never make steady progress again and again - you will have amazing days, not so amazing days, and downright crappy training days its entirely just a part of the game.
The key is to follow through with what you started and reap the rewards for being consistent. - 16083
There could be many ins and outs. You may be pushed for time, you may be lazy, you may feel fatigued or burning from your last session no matter what the case is, you don't feel like getting your head down 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.
Now is actually is one of those days for me...
My quads are still really sore from the high intensity tabata protocol I did yesterday on my rest day, plus I didn't get enough protein to help recover.
And I must of ate something bad last night because I woke up at 4am this morning throwing up...
So at this time I have two options: 1.) disregard my strength training session today or 2.) Perform the session as planned, but adjust as needed.
What am I going to pick?
I'm going to carry out my session as planned and find my feet as needed!
So How Can You Get Somewhere When You Don't Feel Like 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 suggested poundage, however I may have to move away slightly on the next two sets in any case.
Consistency Is Key
The solution is I'm going to get in there and complete my strength training session just like I had planned. Why? For the reason that I know it'll be better for me in the end.
Even though I can't perform at maximum it's all right. I'm still getting a TON of other benefits just by keeping fit.
Besides, I'm building the not giving up the habit.
Plus - you'll never make steady progress again and again - you will have amazing days, not so amazing days, and downright crappy training days its entirely just a part of the game.
The key is to follow through with what you started and reap the rewards for being consistent. - 16083
About the Author:
Go to the author's website for more on Workout Recovery Tips and Fitness Goal Setting.
