- by Kelly Miller
- 2 minute read
Keep Showing Up!
Written By: Jackie, General ManagerI have been a member of Degree Fitness since its inception, approximately 7 years ago (I kind of lost count!), and it took me a long time to figure out why I keep going! I will tell you why I keep going….. Because I am showing up for myself and nobody else.
Nothing good will come if you quit, so keep going!
I show up because I love the atmosphere, I adore all the coaches and members, and most of all, the community as a whole that makes up Degree Fitness are so inviting and non-judgemental. We have some amazing laughs and cheer each other on when the going gets tough.
These past 7 years or so, I have learned so much about myself, my body, and my mind. I love a good challenging workout (whether mentally or physically) that just proves how far I have come and that I am truly capable of anything I put my mind to!
“Eighty percent of success is showing up.”
– Woody Allen
Have you ever heard someone say, “the hardest part was showing up”? That is true for anything you do! When you keep showing up for your workouts, you are showing yourself that you are making an effort to look after yourself. You are making a conscious decision to invest in your personal time to improve your mind, body, and soul!
When you make the decision to show up at the gym, you are, in fact, celebrating a small victory each and every time.
Sometimes the hardest part of a workout is showing up!
So how does one keep showing up? I will give you some easy tips you can use:
- Set a schedule – if you plan to workout 2 or 3 times a week, keep that schedule and mark it off on your calendar.
- Workout early – we often will come up with many excuses after work. If you find you are that person, go workout early. Or go right after work, no excuses!! Again, schedule that time for yourself.
- Have variety in your workouts – nothing is worse than doing the same workout day after day. You will find yourself quickly losing motivation. At Degree Fitness, you have a different workout every single day.
- Workout with a trainer or coach – not only will they give you a great workout but they will work with you to improve your form and increase your endurance. A trained coach, such as the ones at Degree Fitness, will have the knowledge to make adjustments as needed.
- Keep track of your workouts – log your results so you have a baseline you can look back on. At Degree, you can track each workout so that the next time you perform a similar movement or repeat a workout, you will have something to go off. This will also allow you to see the progress in yourself!
Patience and consistency are the keys to seeing results!