When you don’t feel like working out, here’s what to do:
At some point during your fitness journey you’ll feel like skipping your strength practice session.
There could be lots of reasons. You may be pressed for time, you may be unmotivated, you may feel tired or sore from your last session whatever the case, you don’t feel like getting off your butt 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 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 complete my session as planned and get a feel for it 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 suggested poundage, however I may have to move away slightly on the next two sets in any case.
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 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.
What’s more - you’ll never continually make steady progress - you will have awesome days, not so awesome days, and downright crappy training days it’s all just a part of the game.
The key is to follow through with what you started and reap the rewards for being consistent.
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