“Perseverance commonly connotes effort and hard work to complete a goal despite barriers and obstacles”

Perseverance is trusting in our ability from our gifts to achieve what we think we cannot do. 

Along with discipline, M/BODY has given me the space to explore perseverance in fitness. In the moments I think I can’t go on or I am yearning for a reprieve, I focus on perseverance. And even when I give in because it’s tough, I practice patience with myself. I remind myself that, "Day by day, in every way, I'm getting better and better." I get to “come back and play tomorrow to try again.”

 That’s what perseverance means to me. Not trying to get it right the first time and if I don’t then I’m bad, rather, practicing patience and returning each day to enjoy growth. 

When I first began working out with M/BODY:

Cardio was hard- I practiced with low-impact until my heart grew stronger. 

Lunges were hard- It took time and practice.

60 min signatures were difficult the first few workouts- I just kept moving to the best of my ability. 

I am so overcome with joy to say, cardio is so much fun now! And lunges-I have mastered! 60 mins doesn’t feel grueling, but invigorating! Coming back each day, I was able to witness my growth and understanding. Now, I am preserving during those 4 sets 8 without stopping! 

Perseverance is a virtue that I carry both on and off the mat. It’s truly fun to practice perseverance with movement on the mat and I am so grateful to play everyday! So when things get tough, focus on perseverance.