Ask Yourself These Questions Before Skipping a Workout

Will changing my workout plans affect my goals?  

If you are training for a marathon or a competition, consider how this missed workout will affect that goal. Skipping the last long run before your race might not be such a good idea. But if you are skipping a slow, easy run early in your training plan, and you’ve got a solid reason for doing so—as well as a game plan for how to achieve the bigger goal—that’s another story.

It’s also good to envision what it feel like to achieve your goal.

For Karen Tickner, a pilates instructor at Club Pilates, on days when her motivation is lagging, she will remember what it felt like in the past when she achieved a meaningful fitness goal.

“Usually, that feeling of accomplishment inspires me to get back on track with my mindset, and see my workout goal through that day,” Tickner said."