04/23/2024
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The goal is always to get stronger or at least stay at a certain strength.
Nobody wants to have to decrease their weight or make an exercise easier. It makes you feel weak & can be a real mental let down.
The thing is though, not everyday is the same. Some days you feel like a superhero ready to go to war with some kettlebells & dumbbells. Some days you feel “good enough” & make it through your workout with ease.
However, there are also days that you feel lucky to have made it to a workout at all. You lack sleep, had a bad day at work, didn’t fuel up correctly, or your body just doesn’t feel right for whatever reason.
It’s ok on hard days to just check the box. Lower the weights & just make sure you have good movement quality.
A good trainer will ask “How do you feel” before each session. There not just making conversation but also evaluating how or if they should adapt the workout based on where you’re at that day.
You’re less likely to injure yourself from trying to get after it when your body is clearly saying not today. It’s also better than just going home & doing nothing at all.
Most of your workouts should consist of punching the clock and doing the work. Some of your workouts will be heroic. A few will be just about checking the box, lowering the weight, moving with quality, & just being thankful you made it in.
It’s ok to have that mix of mostly good workouts sprinkled in with amazing & not so great. Don’t be scared to meet your body where it’s at that day. This is all part of the process. The most important thing is that you show up & keep going.
