It’s monday again, and also the start of the month. It is twelve weeks today to christmas day so if there was ever a day to get psyched up about getting fit and healthy, it has to be today!
We talked friday about how important and convenient it was to train at the weekend, but for those of you who put all your workouts into the week, then today, monday, is the most important day to set the tone for the rest of the week!!!
I always view monday as a huge day, not only its the first day for me back training people, but its an important marker for me in how my own workout is going. I rarely train along anyway and haven’t done for years. I either run or cycle with someone i train, or i do the same with weight training, and i ALWAYS get a better workout training with someone than training alone, as long as that person is committed.
If there is two of you training, then both of you can push each other. Maybe one day you are feeling a bit sluggish and down, then its up to that other person to get you off your behind and push you to your normal high levels!!!
The only problem with training partners is sometimes one of you isn’t great time keeping, and this can really get people fed up i have found!
Then there are many of you i know who like to train alone, to do your own thing when you want to do it, to suit all of the other commitments in your life, i know i used to be one myself!!
So whatever your situation, be sure to get your best workout of the week in today, or at least give it one heck of a shot! Setting the right tone today is a massive indication of the level of commitment you have to getting yourself in top shape!!
Hi Keri, know what you mean about training partners, have had many training partners in my time, and they were always problematic. I think if you have a training partner they have to be more or less on the same level as you are or it wont work. I have never had a training partner that pushed me, except for your good self of course.
I am enjoying training on my own at the moment, best thing I did was start to train in the morning, as this leaves the rest of my day free, not for myself but for my mum, as she is unwell. If I hadn’t started training in the morning I dont think I would b training now due to other commitments.
It is working out ok for me, but if I am honest it is always the last 20mins on the bike that I find difficult, not because it is hard but because it is boring, I am sitting there thinking where I have to be in the next 40 mins, and I usually leave after only doin 10 mins or less.
Anyway, most of the time I do stick to the schedule you have given me, and some days I do more that what you have given me, so it balance’s out.
great to hear you doing so well jean and showing the discipline and effort to train every morning, this way you are bouund to make great progress!!