Wrestling your limitations came up in something I listened to, and it sparked some thoughts. Is it like the WWE, where I lunge at my procrastination and body slam it to the ground? Or is it like wrestling with your kid, where you find all their tickle spots?
Anyway, we all have limitations because we cannot excel in everything, even if some people think they can.
Knowing your limitations is helpful because they’re similar to boundaries; however, if you go beyond them, you know what to expect. Furthermore, when you want to work on your weaknesses, recognizing them is beneficial because having others point them out is often not a pleasant experience.
There are limitations placed on us, such as time or a lack of it, and the time spent earning a living. Or being married and having your partner restrict your freedom to do what you want, when you want.
The ball and chain has its benefits and its…….. Let’s just leave it at that.
Here, we’ll explore limitations and tie it all back to fitness.
Limitation Recognition
Let’s say, just for the sake of example, that my organizational skills need improvement. Who am I kidding? Disorganization is my middle name. Knowing this means that if I need to organize myself, I’ll give myself extra time to do so because I’m not great at it.
You’re familiar with procrastination, as most find ways to delay what they don’t want to do. Struggling with this habit is more like a WWE match than a playful tickle fight with the kids. Procrastination is the heavyweight champion of self-imposed limits. Although I can’t tell you what to do about it, I believe recognizing it for what it is helps reduce your excuses for avoiding the task.
But if you’re like me, you still avoid it anyway.
Then some limits are placed on you, and you don’t have much say in them at all—for instance, injuries. An old left elbow injury limits my range of motion, and knowing that, I’ll adjust exercises with that in mind. When it gets angry, it’s time to call it a day. If I exceed my elbow limits, the repercussions are on me.
Being respectful of your body and what it is currently capable of will (hopefully) pump the brakes when you have a hold my beer moment. Finally, something many struggle with, including myself, is patience.
I want it and I like it now.
Although I’m married with kids, I’m still impatient. Knowing this means when I’m in situations that require patience, I give myself a pep talk that helps me keep my shit together instead of acting like a total dick.
That I have learnt the hard way.
If patience is a shortcoming, I hope this little tidbit helps.
The Biggest Limitation of All
What’s something we spend freely yet never know our balance? No, it’s not a riddle because here’s the answer: time. We all have the same 24 hours, and how you allocate your time depends on the balance between your work, life, and family.
There are things that demand our time that we can’t negotiate, but within any 24 hours, you have the choice to allocate your time as you see fit. One of the biggest excuses or reasons for not intentionally moving your body is a lack of time. Fitness professionals who have yet to experience how life bites you on the ass say it’s a lack of priorities and scheduling.
While this might be true, it doesn’t solve the problem of time and consistency. How do you get around the limitation of time regarding exercise?
What I like to emphasize is exercising with the time you have, not the time you wish you had. Yes, it’s nice to have the time to do an endless number of biceps curls, but when that isn’t a reality, something will always beat nothing.
I’ve had clients who have shortened an hour session to 15 minutes, and they still show up to move their bodies. It’s not perfect, but your health doesn’t require perfection; it requires consistency.
Doing a little over the long haul will always be better than doing nothing at all.
Wrapping Up
Knowing your limitations is a more appropriate title, but wrestling angle is catchy. Being aware of your shortcomings is quite handy for avoiding trouble, being a better person, and not shocking the scale when you stand on it.
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