Sometimes you just need to slow it down.
This is ironic because I turn to long, challenging runs and intensewhen I want to clear my mind, boost my mood, or need a little extra help managing my anxiety — and right now, my mind is filled with fears and concerns.
Yet, I have no desire to work up a sweat. When it comes to the concept of exercise, I only want to lay on a yoga mat or move through aIt was hard to come to that realization, though. After clicking through endless Instagram stories of people documenting their at-home workout accomplishments, I felt no motivation to take part in the pushup challenge or follow along to instructors' livestreams.
Finally, after questioning why I didn't feel up to HIIT exercises or heavy lifting, and then feeling sort of guilty about it all, I accepted where I was at and acknowledged what my body was getting out of this workout change of pace. My knees are getting a break from the impact I regularly place upon them, and they're not aching in the middle of the night. My ankles, shoulders, and hips are all receiving, and I can feel at least some of the physical tension melting away. I'm learning how to breathe full, deep, relaxing breaths.
I don't know what type of workout I'll feel up to tomorrow or even next week, but I find comfort in knowing if I listen to my body, it will tell me exactly what to do.
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