Three questions to help with judgment

We all have days when working out seems like more trouble than it is worth.  Here are three questions to ask to figure out what to do on those days:

1.     What is the smallest amount of workout that I can do without feeling wiped out?  Maybe we don’t feel up to a whole cardio class, but a walk around the block with the dog is just enough to keep our bodies from getting stiff and bored.

2.     What part am I dreading the most?  Sometimes there is one particular exercise that we just hate.  Knowing this, we can either look for a substitute or get it over with first thing or skip it entirely if necessary.

3.     Will I feel better or worse after I work out?  If we are going to feel better, it’s probably worth it to get our behinds in gear.  If we’re going to feel worse, it might be time to declare a rest day, but we don’t get to do that too often.

Yes, we need to work out.  Yes, sometimes it is hard.  Yes, sometimes we need a break.   We need to use our good judgment to figure out if we are needing rest or a push.