Find the fitness that suits you.

We live in a world of absolutes.

There is a constant urge for 'optimal' or 'perfection'.

Both myself, and us as a business, get caught up in this from time to time. We think of ways to make the training plans or gym even more 'optimal'.

While there are definitely better and worse ways to do things the reality is that we have to find the solutions that work for us as unique individuals.

Okay so maybe doing two strength sessions two days in a row isn't 'optimal' but maybe you have to take the kids to activities and have big work projects which means that you can only fit two consecutive days in this week.

Are you better just leaving it because it isn't optimal or making it work? (With the help of a coach or plan making sure you aren't risking injury).

Maybe you have to skip the gym for a walk due to time constraints or the fact your car has broken down.

Again, perfect? No but the walk is better than feeling sorry for yourself and doing nothing.

Maybe you've had a rotten nights sleep and that 60 mins extra in bed will do you more good than a half-hearted gym session.

Maybe the reverse is true and you've had a rotten nights sleep so you need a gym session to kick you into gear (blog coming soon on this).

I went to a new fitness class this week.

While I probably know enough 'science' to know that it wasn't 'perfect' or 'optimal' for me it was nice to just be told what to do for 45 minutes and not be in my own gym (I can't concentrate while doing a class at Elevate as I'm too busy trying to work out how to make it better haha).

I will probably try and do this once every 10 days.

Is this 'optimal' for where I'm at in my ultra-marathon training?

Probably not...

However, does it bring me variety, enjoyment and a chance to socialise?

Yes, so it'll stay for now.

Beyond the fitness reasons this is why we have a variety of classes both in terms of type (upper body, low impact cardio, circuits, glutes, stretching, team based etc) and also a range of times.

While you may not be able to fit 'optimal' (which is probably 3x strength and 2x cardio per week) you can fit what works for you and your life.

Don't let perfection be the enemy of better!