I am writing this on the train back to Haywards Heath after a few hours in London. The day was a mix of a business meeting, a wander through a few shops, a quick Itsu lunch, and now the journey home. Not exactly a big fitness day, but I still managed to crack out more than 15,000 steps, so I will take that.
Although I would not say my fitness has stalled, it is definitely lacking some direction. My wife made a simple but probably accurate observation the other day – that I could really benefit from a greater focus on strength. At my age, and with the running and cycling challenges I want to keep enjoying, she is right. I hear it all the time.
So why the reluctance? I genuinely do not know. Maybe I find weights and resistance work boring, or maybe I find it too hard. The truth is that I naturally gravitate to what I enjoy: jumping on my bike (or Peloton) or heading out for a run, whether outside or on the treadmill.
However, deep down I know the greatest gains – strength, weight management, body shape, injury prevention, and long-term longevity – will come from actually committing to strength training. I cannot expect real results from one half-hearted attempt every couple of weeks.
If I kept it up and started seeing progress, I know it would motivate me to continue. And with all the resources at my fingertips – TRX routines, Peloton strength classes, YouTube, and even ChatGPT for structure – it is not as if I have a shortage of options. The structure is there if I choose it.
What I need now is commitment. If I can build a stronger foundation, everything else becomes more enjoyable – from my upcoming half-marathon trail run next week to the longer cycling adventures I have planned for the New Year.
So the focus going forward is simple: less obsession with the shiny new toys or the latest data metric, and more commitment to building strength where it matters.
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