It Doesn't Get Easier

Working out, motivating yourself to go to the gym, going for a run, it never gets easier. I worry sometimes that new gym-goers think all they need to do is show up and everything falls into place. But one, two, three years down the line it’s still hard to show up, it’s still hard to do the work. Proper strength training programs will always be hard. As you progress, so should the workout. This can make you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not making any progress, that’s just not the case though.

To avoid that trap, focus on the process. Focus on showing up and doing what’s on your plan, consistently.

Continually showing up, working hard is all you can do. There is no finish line. If you’re looking for it, stop. When people start focusing on the finish line, and lose track of the process, their health and fitness takes a back seat. It’s easy to make yourself quit after you convince yourself you get no results. 

Just know that there isn’t a date that a switch flicks and it becomes easy to train. It’s doesn’t get easier. Somedays will be easy, some will be hard, but you’re always going to have those days where you have to convince yourself to show up and do the work. I hope rather than discouraging you, this helps you realize you need to be in this for the long game. Keep your eyes on the process. 

Justin Miner

@justinminergain