The ABCs of Flexible Fitness Planning
Think about this: tomorrow, you might have to sit at the hospital with a relative or have to fly on business unexpectedly. Do you have a plan? If not, you may "fall off the wagon". Remember, in 48 hours you start to go backwards with your fitness. That's all it takes. Don't take the chance of losing your hard earned gains because of lack of good planning.
Always have an anywhere plan. When all else fails, have a memorized routine that you can do without equipment. Push-ups, sit-ups, and walking can be done anywhere.
Be ready to workout at any time. Life happens and you need to be ready to workout at a different time. Maybe you like to workout at lunch but have to attend a meeting. Don't be locked in to a certain time. One inexpensive item that has helped me get my runs in is a reflective vest. I've run as early as 5 AM and as late as 9 PM. If you can't workout when you planned, workout at the next available time.
Create a no compromise alternative routine. Imagine that you are traveling and are in the middle of a 12 week strength training routine, and there's no gym nearby. With a little bit of equipment, you can get just as good get a gym quality workout in your hotel room. I take a rope for stretching (see Wharton Performance ) with me wherever I go. I am also excited to try out Bodylastics Exercise Bands Super System
You need to have a backup plan for each part of your fitness routine. What if you can't run? What if your workout partner doesn't show up? What if you are traveling and can't make it to the gym? Think through each scenario and have a plan ready. Many fitness efforts fail because of one of these things. Don't let your fitness plan be derailed by lack of planning.
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