Well I did quit the gym... and before I get the question "isn't that the opposite of what a personal trainer does?" let me explain.
Being a new mom challenged my old routine of wake up at 4AM get to the gym by 5AM work out for an hour and go about my day - work, wife stuff, etc. Once sweet KJ came into this world - I kept my gym membership, which I had frozen during pregnancy because I had 0 energy to get to the gym, but found I rarely had time to get out of the house and go. Schedules had to change - and I could keep the gym membership and work around my schedule and find some spare time - but then I was missing my sweet girl's bed time - and to me - that is when I pour into her the most... playing while winding down, reading, and being there to say goodnight before she falls asleep... that became priority!
I spent about 2 months going back and forth on the idea of quitting the gym... then I looked at my numbers - how many times did I get to the gym? How long were those workouts at the gym? Those two things told me that the money I was spending for my membership was not worth it. I would go to the gym maybe twice a month and spend collectively maybe 2 hours at the gym - it was time to go.
Do I love the gym - yes! But I look at it this way - did I love the actual gym or the idea of going to the gym and did I need the gym to reach my personal goals. NO. I love the idea of the gym because of all of the different modalities to use to work and reach my goals - but honestly - I don't need them to reach the goals that I have. I have built a little bit of a hodge podge of workout modalities at home - some free weights, a stability ball, resistance bands... etc. I told myself if I made the commitment to start working out and getting healthy consistently again then I would one day return to the gym. BUT I'M NOT STRESSING! I should also mention there is a small workout cable machine at the office and an air bike that I use - but even if these were not available to me - I would not let that deter me from my goals!
I want to be a personal trainer who can work with anyone's situation. No gym? no biggie - no free weights... we can use body weight... getting healthy should be just as versatile as the individual! If someone wants to use the gym that is great too - anyone can start from anywhere and do anything...
This month I take my exam. Studying has been a major time consumer in my evenings (generally after KJ is in bed - maybe not asleep - but in her crib) - however I have still made it a priority to get sweaty for 30+ min 5 days a week. I am not perfect - but I am working on being a better me. It is a process and it takes one day at a time.
Next month - new and exciting things are happening!
If you would like to follow and learn about the journey that is coming soon be sure to check me out on instagram and facebook! I will be GIVING AWAY a 4 week personalized workout program to 5 people once I pass my exam! to be entered into the drawing - comment with your email below and I will put you into the drawing and will update you when that is going to take place!
If you would like to follow and learn about the journey that is coming soon be sure to check me out on instagram and facebook! I will be GIVING AWAY a 4 week personalized workout program to 5 people once I pass my exam! to be entered into the drawing - comment with your email below and I will put you into the drawing and will update you when that is going to take place!
