Not the Time for World Class Fitness

This morning on my way to the gym I was listening to the World Class Dad Podcast. The host interviews rockstars in various sectors who are all fathers.

I tuned into a strength coach I look up to who has two daughters. What he said about raising kids when they’re young resonated with me. He said it’s not a time to build world class fitness. It’s time to have a kettlebell in your kitchen, get some movement in when you can, try to sleep, skip the glass of a wine and prioritize time with your family.

It’s easy to forget that as I’ve watched my fitness slip over the past 12 weeks, but I know it’s okay. It isn’t the time to focus on it.

While you might not be a new parent, maybe you have some other stuff going on in your life. If so, it’s okay to check the boxes. Your deadlift will always be there to chase , but in times of chaos, let’s give our attention to what needs it, and keep the other stuff on maintenance mode. The reason playing the long game is so important is so you can dedicate time to maintenance mode. If you can’t stick with anything, that won’t exist.

Turn it on, sometimes, and know when to leave the dial alone.

Justin Miner