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So you made it through the workout. Now What?
 Saturday we had a workout. For many of the participants it was a slight change from their everyday concepts of “working out”. For some it was something they have done before, but they got pushed. Everybody made it through. Now what? I watched everyone. I saw good form, poor form. Decent efforts and of course, a few “Deer in the headlights”. By now the after effects of the workout is upon you. You are walking funny, your muscles are sore, and you are thinking you can’t workout like that very often or you will not be too useful at work, or play. So what happened? Why this dilemma? I mean you work out pretty regular, you have partners, you understand the whole cardio thing? Why are you feeling “abused” Well the simple answer is…You got pushed? You got pushed by the design of the workout, the folks watching you, you accepting your weakness and then deciding you were going to go past it. But what happened? Well ask yourself, did you eat well, did you sleep, was their a plan? Did you give up? Are you giving up now? Workouts are all about the questions. The smart folks get guidance and support. This happens in a variety of ways. Personal Trainers are good. Personal study can also help. Identifying and accepting your weakness is a key to a door most of us won’t open. We generally skip the most important aspect of our training; mental toughness. I enjoy working out. Despite some physical limitations, I do not accept excuses. I set out to do what the workout describes. I do not accept that I can not do this so I will do this instead. It requires thinking. There is a time to substitute. There is a time to try it. Some work outs will raise your heart rate. Some will tax your muscles, others can do both. Intensity can be scaled, depending on the goal. EVERY WORKOUT has to have a plan. Here’s another secret. Every workout does not involve sweat. It is critical that you understand the mental aspect of where you are going. So, how do we do it? 1. Leaving your ego at the door is the first step, It is difficult to workout like you should when the guy next to you in the gym is pressing 250lbs, and you are simply lifting the bar. It is incredible how much you are willing to try or forgo doing when others are watching. Use observation as a tool. Do your workout as prescribed (or modified) Be clear on that before you get to the gym. 2. Mental Toughness. It is important that you understand the purpose of your workout. The goal of your workout can have several values. The mental toughness to stick with the plan is hard work. Remember that workouts must not only tax your physically, they must make you grow mentally. Workout plans must involve everything. They must include your diet. (No energy no performance) They must include your body. So back to the question, what now? Well accept this scenario; You got “Jacked up”.You got “hijacked”.You “gave up”.You got “inspired”. And get up on your sore tired legs, and Get –Some. Then Go again. |
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