MOnday Mindset

Consider the following as you go about your day and kick off another week:

You should always work out on Monday.
You should never work out on Monday.

One of those statements is definitely more popular than the other. But from my experience—as someone who exercises regularly and helps others do the same—both can be valuable mindsets.

Starting your week with a workout can set the tone and get you moving in the right direction. On the flip side, skipping the gym on Monday to focus on planning and getting organized can be just as beneficial.

Right now, I train on Mondays. But there have been long stretches when I intentionally skipped Monday workouts to prioritize work and set myself up for the week.

It’s tricky—there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. You have to experiment, tinker, and ultimately figure out what works best for you and your life. Maybe that means breaking with convention and skipping Monday workouts entirely.

There’s no perfect schedule or “right” way to do it. The key is building a system that works for you.

Justin Miner
@justinminergain