When I was growing up my siblings and I were on the swim team. My mom forced us so we’d learn how to swim when we went down to the lake. I still think she did it so she could keep us busy for a couple of hours everyday in the summer:)
I had two or three coaches while I was on the team. But I remember Coach Widner. She always reminded us, “It takes two days to make up every day missed. So get in the water and swim!” When it was raining…we swam. When the water was frigid cold…we swam. Whenever we could increase the margin between us and them we would. Especially our rivals, the Lazers. We hated them;)
I’m not sure if Coach Widner was telling the truth or if she was just getting us into the pool. But I can tell you a day missed can set you back. Once in the groove our clients tell me this all the time. They hate missing workouts. That's so cool to see!
I had two or three coaches while I was on the team. But I remember Coach Widner. She always reminded us, “It takes two days to make up every day missed. So get in the water and swim!” When it was raining…we swam. When the water was frigid cold…we swam. Whenever we could increase the margin between us and them we would. Especially our rivals, the Lazers. We hated them;)
I’m not sure if Coach Widner was telling the truth or if she was just getting us into the pool. But I can tell you a day missed can set you back. Once in the groove our clients tell me this all the time. They hate missing workouts. That's so cool to see!
When our clients begin their program I always stress how important the first 30 days are. This is when you gain all your momentum! And I think you’d agree going downhill is a lot easier than uphill.
But let’s face reality. You will miss a workout. And that’s ok. But what’s not ok is not re-adjusting. When you miss a workout you must reschedule. Don’t fall into the trap of you can only workout in the mornings. Or you can only workout on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
No! You can only workout when it constitutes results. That’s the bottom line. That should be your barometer for if and when you exercise.
Results rule. Always.
It takes two days to make up every day missed.
Don’t get your priorities confused. Don’t fall short of your plan. Don’t fall behind and lose momentum.
Jim is pictured to the right fresh after his workout. You might think it’s a little weird that he’s wearing a polo shirt. But it’s not.
It’s commitment. It’s determination. It’s momentum.
You see, Jim was getting his car fixed (he’s a big car enthusiast) and his wife and him were carpooling. Well, once Jim got his car back, he caught himself in his car but without his workout bag. Knowing traffic on Manchester Rd. he wouldn’t have had enough time to go home and get it.
As he was walking into the studio Carey commented to me he was without his bag and was in street clothes. "What’s the deal?"
Jim wanted to workout. And he wasn’t going to let khakis and a polo shirt stop him.
That’s commitment.
And it is of NO surprise Jim is rockin’ it! He’s been training 5 weeks and hasn’t missed a day. He’s down 2% body fat, 2 inches in his waist, and has strengthened and sculpted his upper body.
He knows a day missed is NOT an option. He knows it will take him two days to make up that missed day.
Nice work Jim.
Now my question for you…
Where’s your commitment level right now? Do you let a different day of the week get in the way of your workout? Do you miss workouts because you don’t have the ‘right’ shoes? You can add in any excuse or rationalization you want. Everyone has a list. Even me.
So how do you get over your list? How do you get the momentum in your favor?
Here’s a tip. Write down YOUR list. Take a good hard look at it. Then, tear it into a hundred pieces and trash it!
Ditch the list!
When our clients start, they ditch their list. We hold them accountable and push through to the finish line so they look and feel better than ever!
Stay committed. Stay focused. And you will reap the results in the end.
To you health and fitness success,
Tim
