Maintaining a consistent fitness routine can be challenging for many people, especially when life throws curveballs like work demands, travel, health issues, or family responsibilities. These disruptions often lead to extended breaks from exercise, making it harder to regain momentum once routines are interrupted.
This is where Chris’s story becomes inspiring. As a decade-long member of MMFitness, her journey demonstrates how to navigate fitness amid life’s unpredictability.
Who Is Chris?
Chris is an broker running her own insurance company which specializes in Medicare and life insurance. Based primarily in Tampa, she splits her time between Florida and her New York office. Over her 10+ years at MMFitness, she’s balanced career growth, international travel, and parenting—her son, now an adult, required significant hands-on care during his younger years.
The Challenge of Consistency
Recent years have seen Chris traveling internationally more frequently, which naturally limits gym attendance. Like many busy professionals, she’s taken extended breaks from training—sometimes for predictable reasons (work trips, family needs), other times unexpectedly. What sets her apart is her resilience in returning to her fitness goals, even after weeks away.
Her story highlights a universal truth: progress isn’t linear, but commitment means showing up again—no matter how many pauses life requires.
How Chris Stays Active Outside the Gym
Chris recently switched from Large Group Classes to Small Group Personal Training to focus on improving her tennis skills. She has played tennis for years as part of her routine to stay active, and now she wanted a workout routine specifically designed to enhance her performance—focusing on arm strength, mobility, and speed.
This approach aligns with MMFitness’s goal of functional fitness, which helps you perform everyday activities better by mimicking real-life movements. For Chris, this means exercises that directly improve her tennis game.
Additionally, she practices shotokan when she’s in New York, adding variety to her fitness routine.
The Challenge of Staying Motivated
We understand that when you’re away from the gym you frequent, it can be tough to stay motivated. For example, at MMFitness, our training often involves group classes where friends encourage each other. This supportive environment is not something our members can find everywhere, and it can make a big difference in how committed they feel to their fitness routine when they are out of town.
What Chris teaches us is that when you can’t make it to the gym, it’s essential to find other ways to stay active. Engaging in hobbies like tennis or shotokan can provide that motivation.
Remember, working out at the gym is not the only goal; using the strength and agility you gain there can enhance your daily life and activities you enjoy.
Key Takeaways
- Find Activities You Enjoy: When you can’t hit the gym, explore other interests that keep you moving. Whether it’s playing sports or trying new classes, these activities can help maintain your fitness levels.
- Fitness Enhances Daily Life: The skills and strength developed at the gym should translate into better performance in everyday tasks and recreational activities.
- Connect Your Goals with Training: Chris’s focus on tennis illustrates how targeted training can boost motivation and consistency. When your workouts support your interests outside the gym, it becomes easier to stay committed—even during breaks.
By linking gym training with personal passions, Chris demonstrates how to keep fitness a part of your life despite challenges and disruptions.
Here’s what Chris has to say:
We’ve got every kind of person here (MMFitness) with every kind of thing going on. So we’re all the same people, just trying to put it together. No judgment. And it’s fun. It’s absolutely fun. It’s also the community. So no matter if I’m here or I’m not here, there’s still a sense of community. I love the fact that we do the MMFitness socials. So even if I’m not coming here and working out, you know, there is no judgment. Hey, when you get back at it, you get back at it. I mean, that’s life.
What’s Your Fitness Goal?
Chris’s story is a reminder that fitness is a journey, not a destination. It’s about finding what works for you and staying committed, even when life gets in the way.
So, what part of your life do you want to improve? Whether it’s building strength for a sport, staying active during a busy schedule, or simply feeling better in your day-to-day life, MMFitness can help.
Take the first step today. Book a consultation with us, and let’s build a fitness plan that fits your lifestyle and goals—just like we did for Chris.
