Fitness
I did the most terrible thing
I can’t remember how long ago, but it was in front of a large group of people. What I can’t even recall is what happened before that. The situation was not good at all. Everyone there did their best to put on a show, so we were not as far from each other as everyone would’ve liked to be. No one in this gym thought anyone else could have been doing what they were doing. A few people looked like they might fall on the floor that day, and then a couple others sat down with a bit more energy than the first couple. Some people started working out again and then some others came back to me because of those who felt better after that. They had the chance to lift weights again after that. Once I left the gym, everyone looked at me. They all started asking questions, like “Why?” That question has always stuck with me since, and it’s a lot harder when you don’t know what it is or where it is coming from. Why? That question really took a bad turn, and I started having an opinion, a feeling of guilt. When you are under pressure you really need to do something to make yourself feel better, and I didn’t want to be doing things that I wouldn’t like to in a physical way. So, the only thing that I did was go home, sit in my room, and think about the situation. It wasn’t easy. But, it’s not easy. You can get into really deep thought by just thinking about it. Then, I went back to the gym and put my body back together, and told myself that “That’s enough for today. Nothing’s going to happen tomorrow, nothing’s going to happen in the next. Just keep your head up, be positive, and have fun. Don’t let any negative thoughts take over your fitness level. And don’t worry if you’re not improving. You’re working hard to get better, and that’s why I can see you improving but no one else looks like they’re getting better. If anything, if you’re worried about something else than just making it through another workout to get through another week, it will probably be worth giving up altogether. Or maybe it’ll be worth it for a little bit longer to come back and push yourself a little bit harder, and that will allow you to improve in a way that you need to be improving. Your work ethic is such a big part of success. Whether you need motivation to go out after a tough night of training, or simply to train hard and keep pushing, if you’re looking for ways to improve yourself in the gym. Remember though, even if you lose that stubbornness, you deserve to have the results you want in life. We all do! Good luck! —-Kayla
1. My goal
My goal for January is to complete 10 minutes of cardio each day. At least three times per week in the mornings before going to class, and then five times per week in the evenings before bed. While doing these sessions I have been able to accomplish both physical goals as well as mental targets, which will help with my overall fitness. For instance, I have learned how important it is to eat properly, and if too much sugar is added at these classes I am unable to perform well. In the morning before going to class I must eat breakfast. Also, while in class I have taught myself to drink water throughout the day. By the end of last week I had lost the extra weight needed to reach my desired body. Another goal that has helped in reaching my desired goals is being consistent with my workouts. I haven’t pushed myself too much in the past, but recently started to do things I love, so it feels like I push myself out of the gym each time. Lastly, I have started to enjoy the gym so I’m enjoying the gym a little less.
2. Workout Plan
In addition to achieving my goal for Jan, I have also set several goals for February, May, June, and July. First, I will finish my full routine for 1 hour of cardio as soon as possible. Second, I start to focus more on strength training so as to build muscle. Again, by the end of last week I finally realized how badly I wanted to lose those extra pounds. Not wanting it to happen is not a good reason to give up when you have it on the line this year. I don’t want to fail, I want to succeed. As long as I believe that I can attain my target I can achieve what I want. And if one day I’m not successful, then that doesn’t mean I should give up on everything. However, I’d take that one if it means completing whatever I set out to do. Overall, I want to be a better person in the gym, a more serious personal trainer, and a stronger physique as I get older. With that said, I still have months to get up to speed with new equipment and techniques for training. I will definitely pick up additional skills to make myself stronger as I become a professional personal trainer.
3. Progress Review
I’ve kept a progress review journal of sorts that I do every Monday morning, where I write down my progress. There have been a few times that I haven’t even finished and I realize that isn’t good enough. From reading this article, I’ve learned so many new things that I feel are applicable to me personally. I am currently in a state of great improvement as far as my strength, and I’ve already seen huge improvements in my running. My aim for the first half of February is to start eating better. This will include eating healthy foods and exercising regularly, and maybe a little less of what I usually practice. I also believe that if I’m physically strong for the upcoming months, that’ll be enough to win the March races. Last week before going for the first run I made sure that I had eaten enough food, and that I exercised a few times during the same time. I also managed to stay hydrated throughout the entire run as well as being careful to hydrate my body. In other words, although I can’t control every aspect of my environment each day, I still try to make sure that I’m getting the necessary nutrients to complete my job well. The biggest difference between now and last week was the fact that I actually do feel pretty good about doing what I say I’m doing. Now that that thing has been accomplished, I want to go ahead and make more progress by working on the next part of my plan. In addition, once I reach the 3rd week of February, I want to be a strong and disciplined runner who can achieve my goal of running 5K.