Life is not always ‘perfectly structured’ — that’s the reality. Therefore, we should hold our workout regimen to the same expectations.

Should you strive to maintain a consistent fitness routine, that keeps you feeling healthy for the long haul, regardless of what comes your way? Hell yes! Does that mean you have to stick to a rigid schedule, with no room to modify on days where you can’t give 100%? Helllllllll no!

Read more to learn how to adapt your routine to stay within your stress tolerance, and maintain health for the rest of your precious life.

I’m sure you’ve felt the pressure at some point to exercise to achieve a certain aesthetic, ward off illness & disease, and combat pain/injury generally. But, the increasingly understood and massive benefits of exercising to keep your brain healthy (e.g., maintain your mental and emotional well-being) is still very understated.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month — you deserve to know what an impact you can have by incorporating any amount of physical activity into your routine!