I used to play basketball and go to the gym purely for progress, gains, and skill training. Every time I went to the gym every sprint every dribble combos I was working on every shot had a goal attached more strength, more speed, more ball control and accuracy . I was focused on improving doing certain amount of reps like a robot it was rewarding but it was never fun and it always felt more like a chore
Now I think about it differently. I still workout and play basketball but now everything about them is satisfying some days the weight feels twice as heavy or my shots can never go in but I always enjoy every moment of them even the struggles they make me feel good in more ways then physical they make me feel free. every time the barbell clanks against the bar or the shot is a perfect swish its so satisfyin
eight lifting and basketball have taught me so many things and they both pair so well together weight lifting helping me in basketball with the power and strength and basketball helping me in the gym with the endurance
Now, whether I’m doing dribble combos down the court or giving all my energy to a tough set, I do it because it feels good. It isn’t just a means to a end anymore its a big part of who I am and its a great reminder that progress health and fun can all coexist exist with eascother