Ever find yourself saying that about your fitness?
Most people probably do at some time or another - whether from injury or ilness, holiday or a rest week - or just simply getting out of the habit.
It's not just fitness either - it happens across the board for our various tasks and behaviours - like writing a blog for example!!
One thing i've always liked to do is frame exercise and fitness in a different way - hence the term 'everyday athlete' and my encouragement for people to see themselves as athletes.
Taking this a step further and you get to training as a ritual - something espoused by Chip Conrad and his awesome facility Body Tribe - see http://physicalsubculture.com/blog
I've recently enjoyed the DVD produced by these guys and tapping into the concept of training as a ritual is something that strongly resonates with me.
It's a practise, a way of being, a moving meditation, the act of which enhances your life!!
Far from just random movements for the sake of some possible future reward - it's here and now.
If something is a ritual that enhances your life do you think there will be much resistance, much putting off to another day?
How can you infuse what you do with more meaning? It's worth some consideration.
I've been getting things started again today. Not just this post, but after a great week away last week, my routine of training (working on the ritual part!).
I recommend time out from heavy training every 6 - 10 weeks or so, but i've realised that i totally neglected and undervalued time out from the work routine, yep a holiday!
Some stories from that to follow.
For now, time to enjoy the slightly sweeter taste of life after some good time out!
Steve
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