Day 78 - Isometrics (Chisel)

I was talking with one of my challengers this morning about tanking in a workout because he was mentioning how the other night he barely felt like he could get through this one H&C . I was thinking the same thing actually that yes, sometimes I have to stop the DVD or my online streaming and I just catch my breath, or I maybe 1-2 reps less. But mostly I let myself catch up for a second and I go back. And yes it does really depend on the previous day's eating pattern, fatigue, my present mindset. Sometimes it's hormonal too. Certain times of the month I feel more wiped out, and stress levels can affect it too. 

This morning I didn't do so bad. What gets me on this one routine with the isomeric holds is my legs feel like they're gonna blow out and I'm known for having  very strong legs! But those modified pistol squats where I have to dip are rough and also those others where I have  to step up on my coffee table and do it for 10, then hold.... Oh heaven! It is the worst. But I keep hearing in my mind . "Don't quit." "Just 5 more...just 2 more..." And I picture being done. And I imagine how I'm gonna look at my next occasion , which for me is my Beachbody cruise March 12... So I dig deeper and just ignore the discomfort. But to get back to what he was saying... I do have those mornings where I have to take more rests, but what I don't do ever is 'skip'. As a trainer, I coach people it's better to stop and get refocused, watch your form, and then get back in. So I'm known for pausing and rewinding some and then going to finish it off.

Peace out! 

When You're Stopped

There will undoubtedly come a time where your health throws you a curve. Since I started my exercise program of 6 days per week back in October, the most I've missed is 2 consecutive days. In fact, it makes me crazy thinking about not working out. This makes me want to truly laugh out loud because the better sense - my logical side-  says 'it will all be ok'. Taking a few days off is not going to break me. But I'm so dedicated now that I can't imagine life without it. The morning routine, my headphones on and listening to podcasts fuels my mornings, followed by my exercise. 

But can you believe I wasn't like this 6-8 months ago. I never could have maintained 6 days a week routine. I could barely pull 1 day and I would often find an excuse just for that one. 

Isn't it amazing how our bodies want to go into homeostasis- it doesn't like to be awakened. But once it is, it's a case of 'get out of my way'. 

It's hard getting started, but it's also hard being told to "stop". For those of you out there who maybe suffered an injury or an illness, or as me, got sidelined because of a colonoscopy, trust that the time can be used wisely to reflect on what you 'have' done up until now, the lives you've influenced including your own. I was blown away by how many of my clients said they were doing double workouts: one for them and one for the one I couldn't do . Now 'that' is one cool gesture. Isn't it? 

Be grateful today and reflect. 

~Jedi