A Day in the Life of a Fitness Coach (and Why I'm Not Always Motivated)
Hey Fit Fam!
When people see me, I think they assume I jump out of bed every day excited to work out. Honestly, that couldn't be further from the truth. Most days I just want to get it out of the way so I can do the hundreds of other things I need to get done.
I'm a normal person, just like every one of you. I have an overload of work to get done every day, a family to spend time with, dogs to walk, meals to cook, a house to clean and tons of other everyday chores. So for this one, I'm gonna be 100% transparent with you.
I'm not always motivated
Yeah, I said it. I dread working out a lot of the time. "Wait, a coach and 'fitness influencer' (I honestly hate that term) doesn't like to work out?" Nope, only about 20 to 30% of the time.
But I do it. You know why? Because I know the second I start slacking and take a bunch of time off, I'll dread my workouts even more.
And no, I don't wake up at the butt crack of dawn to work out either. I am not a morning person, AT ALL. I need at least a couple of hours and my cup of coffee before I can even think straight.
What a typical day looks like for me
6:30 am: Wake up
6:45 am: Take out the dogs
6:50 am: Make coffee (my favorite part of the day)
7:00 am: Morning "business"
7:15 am: Head out to clients
7:30 to 11:00 am: Train clients
11:30 am: Down a shake and hit a lift in the garage
12:15 pm: Shower
12:30 to 6:00 pm: Online client calls, filming, editing, writing copy, answering emails
6:00 to 9:30 pm: Walk the dogs, make dinner, do dishes and laundry, then usually work until 10 pm while attempting to watch a show and falling asleep on the couch
No, I don't work out all day. Yes, I'm busy most days, and I honestly work as late as I can. Plus, I spend most Sunday evenings working.
Why I train anyway
You know what I don't want to do most days? Work out. But guess what? I do. Because I know what the alternative is, and I don't want to be fat, out of shape, unhealthy, immobile and out of breath walking up the stairs.
I'm motivated to work, I'm motivated to grow, and I'm disciplined enough to take as good care of myself as I can. My life revolves around fitness, so I don't always want to work out, but I do.
It's normal not to want to train
I'm basically telling you it's normal not to want to train. Some of the fittest people I know don't want to train most of the time. But like me, they know that working out 3 to 4 days a week, a whopping 2.5 to 4 hours a week, is a great idea given all the benefits that come with it.
That's why I do it even when I'm not motivated. And honestly, if you can't find 2.5 to 3 hours out of the 168 hours in a week to better yourself, I don't know if anyone can convince you to.
Why kettlebells fit a busy life
This is why kettlebells are the best training tool for me, and lots of other people. You don't need to leave the house, drive to the gym, or pay for a membership you use maybe once a month.
You do have to do something to get in shape, and that can be just kettlebells. You can get amazing results from 45 minutes in your living room, garage or backyard, and change your life in so many ways by staying consistent and making workouts part of your normal routine.
Don't wait
For those of you who want to make a change, and want to do it in the most efficient, effective and fun way possible, I have programming to make it that much easier. The Kettlebell Training App has all the workouts, how-tos, nutrition tracking and group chat I've spent years building. Try it free for 7 days.
And if you're on the fence about starting, I'll put it this way: the longer you wait, the less likely you are to actually do something. It doesn't get easier the longer you wait.
All that just to tell you to work out. I really do have a way with words.
For my tips on beating a slump, read No Motivation to Work Out? 5 Tips to Get Out of a Gym Funk.
– Adam
