Finding Joy in Fitness: The Importance of Enjoying Your Training

Last week's early morning gym commutes were far from ideal. One morning, I attempted to leave and discovered I had a dead battery (actually, two dead batteries). Two days later, I had a close encounter with a deer while driving. Temperatures were in the low 30s at best.

However, at approximately 4:35 am on a Monday (today), I found myself not only commuting to the gym again but also feeling quite excited to get to work.
It struck me then that it all comes down to finding the type of training you genuinely enjoy. While there may be exercises considered "the best" or "better," even engaging in the most mediocre exercise is far better for you than doing nothing.

This wasn't always the case for me. It took some trial and error, along with the willingness to start something, fully commit to it, and then be open to finding something that I both enjoyed and that yielded better results.

Ultimately, what truly matters is taking that initial step and sticking with it. It is crucial to listen to your body and determine what it will take to enjoy the work.