I Was Heading To The Gym But... Even fitness buffs can have an off day. Here's how to stay motivated, no matter what life throws at you. There are many things that come up during the day that can distract you from your workout. You're too tired, too hungry, too stressed, or just don't have the time. Maybe you're bored with your workout or progressing too slowly. Your favorite class is too overflowing with people or your favorite fitness machine is down for repairs. Your injured or sick in one way or another. If you would have asked me 10 years ago that he was going to operate and own a fitness center in Long Beach I would have said 'that's crazy.. no way.' I was always motivated through sports in one way or another and I loved the variety in which I could participate in most any sport. At one time in high school I was playing club soccer, Ice hockey, and rowing all in the same year. I had always dreamed about being paid to work out and compensated in [...]