pistol squats.
pull-ups.
handstand.
headstand.
flying pigeon.
kettlebell snatch.
200# + barbell squat.
50+ double unders…read: 1-2 double unders.
… 1 somersault…
All fitness move (and there are probably more) that I want to be able to master some day soon.
Today, I’m linking up with the lovely Jessica, over at The Fit Switch, and Nicole, over at The Fit Pepper,Ā for my new favorite blog series, ‘The Fit Dish.’ The topic – What’s your weakest link when it comes to healthy living?!
Oy, I knew as soon as I saw the instagram post what I would be writing.
I want to do it all. All the moves. I want to be awesome. At all the moves.
Which usually means, I tend to try alot of things at one time. Rather than focusing on one, maybe 2 things, and accomplishing those goals.
About 2 months or so ago, I decided I wanted to be able to do: a pull-up, a pistol squat on each leg, a headstand and handstand.
Now, I figured it wouldn’t be too hard to accomplish such lofty goals, right? Wrong.
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Because those are pretty big goals. If you add in regular workouts, work, teaching, blogging, everyday life stuff, and some relax time, there isn’t an overwhelming amount of time to practice those things.
And hardly enough time to practice each for a significant amount of time that would allow for accomplishing the goal within a short amount of time. My time frame was like 2 months or something.
Then I read this awesome post from Amanda over at Sistas for Strength about Consistency.
And I realized, I needed to pick one thing, maybe 2, and stick with it.
I picked pull-ups and pistol squats.
And I made a little plan that included doing a pull-up every time I walked in my room (I moved my pull-up bar to my bathroom door frame), work on some back exercises, follow a pull-up plan. For the pistols, I researched some different techniques and started working at it.
Then of course, life got in the way and I missed a day or two, and then didn’t practice as much.
But, it was much better to pick one or two things and stick with those.
Although, you know what I am going to do?
Focus on the pull-up. Focus on one goal. Work at it. Put my heart into it. Keep in mind why I want to be able to do a pull-up. Do 10 pull-ups.
Doesn’t mean I can’t work on my pistols. Or my double unders. Or, yes, a somersault. Just means it won’t be my focus.
One day, I’ll accomplish those goals. It just might not be in the super small time frame I give myself.
Because, when I look back and see how far I have come with other fitness goals – I can clearly see that I’ve accomplished awesome things. Awesome things.
It just took time.
And I’ve got lots of time (even though I’m going to be 27 in 2 months – so old, right?!) to work on being even more awesome than I already am.
Can I get an ahem? A holla back girl, even?
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So, tell me, what is your weakest link with healthy living? How are you going to fix it? Any tips on mastering pull-ups or pistols?
– jena.
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My biggest weakness is fitting it all in! It’s so hard – this week my goal is yoga, 3 times and hourly mini workouts at my desk #dishthefit
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Good goals for sure! I need to work on adding more yoga in to my week too!
Oooh pull ups are sooo hard! We have an assisted pull up machine at my gym… I have a long way to go before doing one myself, although now you make me really want to see if I can do it! š
Get it girl! They are tough, but I KNOW it is possible to do them! š
Pull ups have never been my thing and I don’t think I know what a pistol is š you are inspiring though! Good luck! I use my calendar to schedule my work outs so I stay on track!
Thanks, mB. I should try to use a workout calendar a little bit too. See if that helps!
Ha! I have this disease too, I call it workout ADD I want to do ALL the things. You’re right though you do need to focus on one goal in order to achieve it. I was all about headstands this summer, I got pretty good at them but then switched to heavy lifting and now can barely do a headstand. I guess we can have them all just not at the same time?
workout ADD – so. true! I remember seeing your headstand photos this summer. I sometimes wish we could do everything at the same time…or just maybe have more time in the day to practice everything consistently š
This post rocks. Such a great story, and I love how it ended up! Focus on the pull-ups. Jen, (do you like Jen or Jena better? eek) I am so excited for you to do this. And, I love how you moved your pull-up bar. I want to do that. Ours in lying in our garage, yipes. Okay, I may have told you this, but I was listening to a podcaster who does 30 burpees before leaving his room in the morning, and 30 before entering his room at night. I say this, because I love your idea about doing pull-ups every time you pass by. Jen, I think I might join you! AHHH! Thanks for the inspiration to take on tangible, physical challenges. : )
Jen or Jena š Either one works! Join me!!!! I could use the extra motivation! š I like that idea of 30 burpees before leaving and entering the room everyday. I think little things like that do make the difference, it’s just sticking with it everyday that can be the challenge š
I totally need to focus on 1 or 2 things at a time…I sometimes feel that the more I do the better I feel but maybe if I had done less..I may have accomplished those things better..it is all about priorities!
Priorities Elsie – you got it! So hard to pick them sometimes!
When I read your blog title, I totally had the song in my head (..all the right moves in all the right places…). š Love this post. I often forget to pick just one or two things to master. I would love to master certain yoga poses and then find myself forgetting to put yoga into the workout mix for a few weeks. WHAT?! How am I going to get better at yoga poses if I forget to include yoga. My goal is to add yoga back in at least 1-3x per week.
Haha, me too! š Girl, same here, especially with yoga. I just need to add more yoga to my workouts each week, in general! Good luck with your goals – I think I might borrow it myself š
One goal at a time!!! š Good job!
Did you see my post on the fighter pullup program? It may help you!
I did see your post, Amanda. I am trying to work it into my pull-up plan too!!!
A few years ago unassisted pullups was a goal. Total focus! I got up to 5 and felt like a beast! Same with mastering crow. Now? A handstand.
Awesome, Jill!