Do It Scared: Embracing Fear on Your Fitness Journey

Fear is perhaps the greatest obstacle standing between you and your fitness goals. It's that voice telling you that you're not ready, that you need more preparation, or that you might fail. But here's the truth: sometimes the only way forward is to embrace that fear.

The most transformative approach to fitness isn't waiting until you feel completely confident. It's about taking action while acknowledging your fear. Do it terrified. Take the leap when you know that no one's going to catch you and you have no idea what you're doing. The beauty lies in figuring it out along the way.

The worst disservice you can do to yourself isn't failure—it's never becoming the person you could be. You have one life in this body. Make it count. Make it meaningful. Make it powerful.

Too often, we let others' opinions dictate our fitness journey. We worry about looking awkward at the gym or not fitting in with the ‘fitness crowd.' But remember this: most people are too consumed with their own insecurities to focus on yours. What others think about you should be an afterthought.

If you're waiting for the perfect time to start strength training, to build that home gym, or to commit to a fitness regimen, you'll be waiting forever. Perfect moments don't simply arrive—they're created through action.

The next time fear tells you to wait, to hold back, or to play it safe with your fitness goals, remember this mantra: Do it scared. Because if you don't, you might never do it at all.

Make today the perfect time to start your strength journey. Your future self will thank you for having the courage to begin, even when the path ahead wasn't clear.