Monday, July 29, 2013

So what happens when you miss a scheduled workout? I missed mine today, for the first time in quite a while. I'm usually a stickler for planning my workout schedule for the week ahead. Even when we go on holiday, i schedule them in. I will switch the workout schedule around if necessary to make sure I finish the week (planning rest days accordingly). But today, the workout just didn't happen. I was supposed to do T25 Alpha Cardio, I didn't get it done, and it was entirely my fault. First, my excuses: we were moving a ton of furniture and boxes from one house to another, hauling beds and dressers upstairs and down - the works. I was tired after the end of year pool party for the swim team (and yes, I enjoyed a but of wine with my friends. That extra 1/2 hour of sleep sounded awfully nice when I went to bed, so I pushed back my alarm. I knew full well that if I didn't get my butt out of bed on time in the morning, the workout wouldn't get done. I didn't, and it didn't. So what now? Lets be honest - missing a workout isn't the end of the world. But, when you miss one, its absolutely essential to make it up and get back on track straight away. It's way too easy to fall into a habit of skipping days, with the idea that just one day doesn't matter. But days off accumulate and will eventually take a toll on your overall fitness. Even though I was lifting furniture today, I was due for a cardio session and I didn't get it. So tomorrow, I will get up early and do a double, and get my schedule back in track. I will recommit to my chosen workout schedule, and make it an absolute priority - good health is worth it! Laura

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