Missed Workout

We have all been there….

The moment we realize we aren’t going to get that 20min, 60min or 90 min sweat session we were craving…..

This is how the thought plays out in my mind.

My

workout

was

just

skipped

Cue in, “dun dun dun” sound.

It can happen in an instant. We get that phone call that begs us to physically relocate. We get sick. The sitter no shows. You trip and fall; rolling your precious ankle. It starts to lightening, power goes out and the gym is locked.

Whatever the “reason” is. It happens.

So, what do we do?

We either:

View this as a much needed rest day (insert breathing techniques here!)
Turn to an alternate workout (or designated time within the 24hr window ).

Basically, we adapt.
Life goes on. The world still turns.

I have the type A personality that naturally drives my brain into creating a Plan B always . I do the “oh no!” moment and then figure out a way to still make it happen. It is the driving force behind what I do in life and choose as a profession to be of aid to others.

Missed workouts happen. Why ? Because perfection does not exist on this earth.
However, lack of perfection does not dismiss efficiency. We can always be pro-active and we can always make a Plan B.

Internet is down? Pull out your written workout log (yes, do this…it’s not old school it’s smart!)

No time, literally? Then breathe. It happened. Tomorrow you’ll get it in.

Working in different settings I have met all different clients from all different populations with all different angles holding the same goal. Change.

Some with exercise addiction. To those who clinically struggled to sit-to-stand.


So hear me out; it’s important to stay focused. To follow your program for not only physical results but for mental clarity and behavioral adherence. But how you view a “hiccup” in your plans says a lot about you as an individual and how you make the most out of all we really have. Here and now.