Just going through the motions?
I read another blog post that set my mind to thinking about a life well lived & a fav song of mine (below). A life filled with purpose & passion, and not just going through the motions. This relates to our workouts certainly…….But, how about an all-encompassing passion that flows into all areas of life? Vocation. Family. Relationships. Making a impact in this world. Faith (if that’s important to you…..I believe there is purpose & meaning to life…..I DON’T want to simply go through the motions) That’s a daily battle for me. To keep that mindset……focus my energies on what is important, not urgent.
Those thoughts were running through my head this morning, and boy did I have an extra measure of oomph in the workout. Major teeth gritting & sweating (BEFORE cardio).
Here’s the song by Matthew West, titled The Motions. If you’re not into the faith thing, not to worry. The song is really about living life with passion, and NOT just going through the motions. Have an awesome & purpose filled day. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XKe2haD_9Y
WEEK 9: Alternating cycle - HEAVY week vs high reps week
WORKOUT THIS MORNING — SHOULDERS & TRICEPS:
(Heavy: 5-8 reps, 45-60 sec’s rest)
– Military press (5 sets, dropset on last set)
– Front DB raises (4 sets, dropset on last set)
– Overhead DB press (4 sets, dropset on last set)
– Close grip bench press (5 sets, dropset on last set)
– Cable rope pushdowns (4 sets, dropset on last set)
– Cable reverse grip tricep extensions (4 sets, dropset on last set)
CARDIO: 20 min’s of intervals on the elliptical. HR 140-160.
Just getting to the gym IS a successful workout!
September 24, 2009 at 5:56 am
Hey, I really liked that song! Great post as well. Thanks for a nice start to my day:)
September 24, 2009 at 6:20 am
Way to give it that extra omph Al.
September 24, 2009 at 6:22 am
Thank you for the comments on my blog yesterday and for your post that places things in perspective. Living with a purpose and perseverance is right on point. Thanks again:)
September 24, 2009 at 7:13 am
wishing you a passionate, purposeful day!
September 24, 2009 at 8:22 am
You are so right Al and made me stop and think about my own life…and going through the motions. I liked that song, I watched the official vid, great story and message.
Another great workout my friend, have a great day.
September 24, 2009 at 8:34 am
This is why i have learned from the bible to count it all joy when trials arise. I think different things come up so that we don’t get stuck in a rut of just going through the motions
September 24, 2009 at 9:29 am
45-60s rest. You work quick … and put in a lot of sets in the process. Another success.
September 24, 2009 at 10:28 am
As far as the motions… I listened to the song.
In the world view that I’m trying to figure out, purpose and passion come from being authentic to your self and living a path (compassionate life well lived) based on that awareness, instead of going through the motions and letting things pass by. My progress is, of course, slow
September 24, 2009 at 10:41 am
Brad, me too. MY progress is slow, in my journey as a believer. And sometimes my steps go back, not forward. In my better moments, I’m living life with zeal, purpose & gratitude. Most of the time…….not so much. But I’m workin’ it……..
September 24, 2009 at 11:08 am
Going through the motions most definitely does not describe me…..unless it involves a trip to my mother in laws.
September 24, 2009 at 1:07 pm
stone me mate! i have been thinking something along those lines recently! must be cos i am an old fart now!
September 24, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Great workout Al and love what you wrote about putting extra oomph into the things that we do
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Not til next Fri but thanks!
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