What are you really training for?
I recently had a break from training, thinking the rest would do my body some good.
Whilst maybe not as much muscular stiffness my niggles unfortunately chose to stay.
If I’m honest I’m a little down as it’s been a long time since I’ve been able to train as hard as I used to.
Why does that matter to me?
I get motivated from improvement – stronger, faster, more mobile etc.
With injuries holding me back, I can’t push even to my current level of capacity let alone push beyond them.
In the scheme of things, I’ve got to ask myself does it even matter?
Hitting a PB of 102 instead of 100kg, bar the motivation I get from progress, does it improve my life in any way? Not really.
I need to get motivation from somewhere else. It’s unrealistic to anticipate constant improvement. Why?
- I’ve been training for 23 years – there’s a law of diminishing returns
- Unfortunately, maximal strength tends to plateau in the mid 20’s
I’ve got to change my mindset to keep moving forwards. Be happy with showing up, moving well, and staying consistent.
Training is my anchor it keeps me grounded through life’s chaos.
Note to self & maybe you!? (hopefully I’m not alone in my thoughts); training is essential to keep the body and mind happy, regardless of what weights on the bar.