Living an active lifestyle leads to many great outcomes. Active people tend to have more energy, lower body fat percentages, less stress and a more positive outlook on life. After fitness becomes a high priority on your daily to-do list, however, you may find yourself stressing about how to fit a workout in on a busy day or feeling lazy if you miss a session at the gym.
As a personal trainer, I see how busy most of my clients are and how constant activity can start to wear us down. It can be difficult to find the energy for a tough workout when you are already awake before the sunrise, rushing to drop kids off at school before your big meeting at work, rushing home to get dinner started and not getting back in bed until late into the night(or in some cases early the next morning). On days (or weeks) like these, it is usually a better idea to ease into a light workout or try a more relaxing form of exercise like walking outside or going to a Yoga class. Our bodies need just as much rest and regeneration time as they need activity. We need to listen to our bodies, noticing levels of fatigue and energy so that we can choose the best type of workout.
Next time you feel fatigued, give yourself a day or two of very light workouts. Schedule a massage on your lunch hour instead of a workout, and notice how refreshed you feel next time you hit the gym. Try starting your workout with some foam rolling and stretching, giving you time to slow down and decide what form of exercise is best for you that day. Finding a balance between rest and activity can be challenging, but taking a few moments to check in with your body every day will help guide you in the right direction and lead you to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.
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