Work With What You've Got

One of the best things I’ve learned from my personal trainer at BMA is this: work with what you’ve got. I’m always really hard on myself when I feel like I’m not going to perform as great as the week before, and have even considered cancelling my Venice Beach workout or personal training session when I’m not feeling up to par. I hate to admit it, but there are days when I’m hungover and all I can think is "How will I pull this session off? How will I get through this performance training or beach fitness session when I’m already feeling exhausted and dehydrated?" The thought of a group workout is even worse—to have to train in front of others when you feel horrible is daunting at the very least.

It’s easy—work with what you’ve got. Once you get the blood flowing, it’s surprising what your body can do.

What I’ve learned from BMA is much more than just the amazing conditioning methods and mindset techniques they’ve taught me—it’s to not be so hard on myself and expect perfection and major strides every time I work out. I work out even when I’m not at my very best, and sometimes, I even get more out of it. I come out of it feeling better and like I can take on the world. Try it sometime.

Venice Workouts

Summer is in full swing, and I’ve gotta admit, I’m finding it a little harder to get to the gym. Thank God for Body Mind Architect’s Venice Beach workout, without it, I am not sure where I’d be. It keeps me in check with how good it feels to work out hard and be in nature. The experience is cleansing.

It’s so nice out right now and there are so many fun things to do. Parties everywhere--the opportunities to imbibe and eat are endless. The thought of going to the gym is just… not too tantalizing at the moment.

I’ve tried Santa Monica personal trainers, Venice beach fitness programs, personal training combos with friends and performance conditioning at some of the most upscale gyms around. Nothing motivates me like my BMA trainer. The exercise conditioning we do keeps me incredibly challenged, and after the workout, I feel amazing. It’s a high that keeps me sane, focused and feeling good the entire rest of the week. The group workouts are amazing as well – it’s inspiring to train with others who have the same goal.

Venice workouts are my absolute favorite. Training in Santa Monica or in my home in the South Bay is fine, but there’s something more gritty and real about training in Venice. From the minute I walk into my session, I know that I’m on the ride and better strap myself in—the conditioning methods are incredible, I push myself to heights I’ve never reached before. Whether I’m feeling sick or weak or whatever, I know that this hour is for me and will set the tone for the rest of my day… and my week.

Summer’s here—time to indulge in the workout.