Stalling

We all know the feeling. You’re about to start a workout, but you’re not quite ready—so you fill up your water bottle. Check your phone. Stretch again. Or the classic: strike up a conversation with someone nearby. That’s stalling—and we all do it.

The other day, before some brutal treadmill intervals, I caught myself doing it. I even said out loud to the class, “Ugh, I’m putting this off—I need to start!”

They laughed. “You stall before workouts too?”

Of course.

There’s this misconception that people who enjoy working out are always fired up for it. But even for the most consistent lifters, some days just suck. You're tired. You're unmotivated. You’d rather be doing anything else.

Stick with it long enough, though, and you get better at pushing through. You learn that even if the start feels rough, you’ll be glad you did it.

So the next time you catch yourself stalling, remember—it’s normal. Just don’t let it stop you.

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Justin Miner
@justinminergain