What Is The Best Workout?

The best workout is simply the one you are willing to do.

As you know, I am a big fan of strength and mobility training, but that doesn’t mean everyone needs to engage in those activities in order to be healthy or feel good in their body.

If there is one thing that has become abundantly clear in my 16 years as a trainer it’s this: It doesn’t matter how great your fitness program is if you don’t want to do it!

Finding ways to move that you like is essential when it comes to building a sustainable routine. Forcing yourself to do something that brings you zero enjoyment will put you on the fast-track to burnout and can make you want to stop exercising altogether.

This is why I always ask the following questions before taking on a new training client:

🔹 What is your main fitness goal?

🔹 What types of physical activity do you enjoy?

🔹 What don’t you like?

🔹 What are you most interested to learn?

I know that if I don’t factor a client’s likes and dislikes into their program, there’s a good chance they won’t do it. It’s important to find a balance between what they want and what they need.

Personally, I’ve found that the old 80/20 rule works well for me. I can stick with a program if at least 80% is stuff I like (walking, weightlifting, and mobility) while the rest can be stuff I don’t (cycling and running).

If you’ve been struggling to find something you enjoy, don’t give up! There are loads of different movement modalities out there for you to try. If weightlifting is not your jam, try Pilates or dance. Invite a friend for a walk and talk or take your dog on a new hiking trail. Enjoy a swim or enroll in a self-defense class. Don’t be afraid to experiment with something new!

If you’d like to connect and discuss potential next steps around fitness, click the link below to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation. I also have a new mobility training series (open to everyone) coming this summer for those who could use a joint tune-up. More on that next month!