Optimal Conditions = the Death of Progress

Greetings from rainy, cold (well, it is 53 degrees now) which would be a heatwave if I was in Minnesota . . . overcast, and did I mention pelting rain?

But there is wind!

And you know what I do when there is wind? Go kiteboard, of course!

Now, you may be rightfully thinking that conditions suck large moose balls today, so why go out?

Because I am here to kiteboard!

Plus, I was able to round up a few nuttier than squirrel $hit friends to join in.

We got the launch site, set up in the rain and were off like a frog in a sock.

The wind was gusting from 22 to close to 40 mph, and it was insane!

Was it fun?

Kind of.

Was it my best session?

Nope. Not even close.

Was I glad I went?

HellZ yeah!!!

Life is short. If you wait for conditions to be “optimal,” you will be waiting a long time.

A saying I stole from @adamtglass_ is:

“Move where you can.”

What can you do now? Start there.

If you can go the gym to train, then go.

I know, I know, You may be tired . . . You may be stuck at PF now for a bit and are afraid to set off their lunk alarm . . . It may be crowded . . .You have to drive, etc, etc.

Or you can do some bodyweight training at home.

But get it done.

You know the drill.

Violent consistency first; then adjust as you go.

Move where you can now.

Don’t wait for optimal conditions.

Much love,

Dr Mike

Dr. Mike T Nelson

PhD, MSME, CISSN, CSCS Carrick Institute Adjunct Professor Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He’s has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He’s an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. He’s been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies. The techniques he’s developed and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe.