Get Out of Your Own Way

This time of the year is a time where I, as a trainer, run into a lot of issues with clients and members. The weather is starting to get nice, it's Spring Break, and there are so many other things that could be done instead of going to the gym. The weather is nice or the kids have to go to their sporting event or whatever else may be the reason. At the same time these people can't seem to understand why they are not making the progress they once were or would like to see. This is the point in time where you need to sit down and re-assess your goals. All winter long you work hard trying to get in shape for the spring and summer so don't let it all go once it gets here. Excuses are exactly that, excuses. I understand that there are more things going on in the spring and summer but there is still time to get to the gym 4 or more days. But if you truly can't make it to the gym then go outside for a jog during your lunch break, or maybe a bodyweight circuit while the kids are playing at the park. There is always a way to get something done, you just have to plan it into your week and stick to that plan. Sit down, set some new goals, and figure out a few different ways to work towards those goals. Once this is done it's time to take action. Don't stand in your own way of making progress. If you have to miss a training session, reschedule it so that you still get it in that week. Do the extra work and see the results come. And if the results you want are not coming as you would like then assess yourself and be tough. Don't overlook the bad, put it all out on the table and then fix the problem areas. I promise that if you take a minute to look at exactly what you are doing you will be able to find a few areas that you could improve on. SO DO IT!