Gym is habit, repeat
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A productive day, all in all.
With my eyes firmly on the prize (our departure for Tokyo next week) I got the head down and tore through my task list in work this morning. I actually got so much done that I managed to leave the office early and get to the gym.
I know, I was shocked too. It has been far too long since this body has seen the inside of a gym. But I realised as I pumped away on the elliptical machine, that going to the gym is just a habit. And if I build it up strongly enough, it’ll basically take care of itself.
(I also realised that watching a John Wick movie on my iPad mini while exercising definitely gets my heart rate up!)
I just need to remove and/or minimise any friction that could slow me down or lead me to flop on the sofa with an iPad in my hand. That means gym clothes left out in advance, my trainers by the door, and an iPad mini full of interesting content to keep me amused. Plus an appointment in my calendar, to make it nice and clear when I’m planning.
Seeing as the gym is in our building’s basement, I’ve no excuse not to go most evenings. And with our trip coming up, I’ve all the incentive I need to keep going, and continue while we’re in Japan. The hotels we’re staying in while in Osaka and Tokyo have excellent gyms. And physical exercise is a great way to beat jet lag.
So yes, I’ve added gym gear to my packing list.