Lessons of A Maturing Workout Rookie
I am not an athlete and, at my age, will not try to become one. Still, I am trying to become a healthier version of what God is creating me to be by working out, albeit somewhat sporadically, and the Spirit is trying to teach me a few things. So, of those true athletes who happen to read this and already know that of which I speak, please excuse the naïve observations of a maturing workout rookie. First, it is good to have something which takes your mind off of how exhausted you feel, even if it is only after about three minutes into your routine. I have found that having my ear buds tuned in and listening to my Pandora app set on the music of Victor Wooten is perfect. Wooten and friends have that perfect blend of changing rhythms in each piece of music, made all the better by the diversity of the music they play . . . some of which even I recognize! Second, and maybe more importantly, stop watching the clock. Stop watching the timekeeper on the piece of equipment you are using. ...