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HARSH REALITY: MOST PEOPLE DON’T “FEEL” LIKE EXERCISING – In a typical month, I work and occasionally Coach at the gym at different hours each day of the week. Thus, I get to observe, train and talk with most of our community, including our coaches & staff. While we have very diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and we have also have several traits and behaviors in common. One of our most surprising shared “traits” is a frequent sense of dread for our daily CrossFit workout. Yet, somehow, yet we overcome our reluctant thoughts, remember our goals, adjust our schedules and drive to the gym and workout. And, we experience the best hour of the day.
How and why do we do it? Here’s my thoughts:- We share the “obligation” with a friend or friend(s). We’re more likely to get up at 4AM for the 5AM class if we know our friends are expecting us.
- We focus on the “after” – the dopamine surge and sense of satisfaction.
- We treat the daily workout as a “buy-in” for a better day, better health & better life.
- We chisel it into our daily/weekly schedule. There’s no compromise. It becomes routine.
- We attach a reward to it: a good cup of coffee after morning class or, dinner after PM class.
- We set micro-goals: 3x, 4x or 5x a week workout obligations.
- We think about the disappointment or negative consequences of NOT working out.
- We remind ourselves of our longterm obligations to our family
- We “gamify” it: “I can’t go home/out until I go to the gym first”
The good news is, over time we develop a routine – a habit – that makes the internal “exercise battle” much easier to win. So, whatever you’re doing to win your battle, keep it up – it’s working.
And, if you’re CrossFitting at 5AM, share your magic formula with the rest of us, ’cause that shit’s crazy. |
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