That may consist of a different location, different equipment, different pace, different time, or different exercise. In my case today, I thought that instead of giving in to the lethargy, I would introduce variation buy changing the location and equipment. Instead, I chose the shaded perimeter trail as opposed to being out in direct sun. And I pulled out the trekking poles instead of the hand weights or weighted vest. It turned out to be hard enough to get my heart rate into the 130s and yet at the end (after 46 min - longer than my sun-saturated workouts had been earlier this week), I felt refreshed - VERY glad that I implemented Plan B.
What's really required for a Plan B? I believe the following key attributes are essential:
- to be flexible at the last minute
- to be open and have the capability to have various options available (e.g., equipment, location, pace)
- to understand the importance of variation in making progress
- to believe that healthy patterns are the result of sound daily decisions
- to be in tune with the signals your body is communicating
After all, to move is better than not moving at all. To go against lethargy is better than giving in to it. To adapt and be flexible is better than being rigid. This is how we release our inner warrior, however extended the process. It's not always going to be a cataclysmic event - "releasing" may also occur as an unfolding - as a slower process.
And would I have been just as okay if I had elected NOT to pursue my personal fitness this afternoon and taken a nap instead? Under certain circumstances - absolutely YES. But today was not that day.
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