I got some insight to the machinations of the minds of gym addicts. I am sitting here blogging with a slight fever and sore throat. Normally, I make it to the gym to teach my classes despite my "feeling under the weather" but last night, I just not make it.

I began to freak out about not being able to work out for myself and get my cardio in by teaching my two classes. I also began to devise next week's schedule of working out and teaching to make up for my loss of time in the next two days. Is this bad? Or is it me?

In my years of teaching fitness classes and giving advice to many about staying healthy, I have always stressed the importance of giving the body a rest. I also remind people that illness does bring the systems of the human body down and should be a sign to slow down for a rest. Sometimes, I wonder if I don't practice what I preach. Maybe it's time for me to take inventory of what my goals are when it comes to exercise.

So, fellow gym-rats, take note: give your body a break. It's probably it's way of telling you that you have worked hard in the past few days and deserve a couple of. Later.  ¶ 12:22 PM