[Mahler]

Mahler's Monday Morning Motivator # 69
Fitness and Marriage.

Good Morning Guys,

Tomorrow my wife and I will celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. I tried to think of some pithy remarks on marriage and it occurred to me that the keys to a good marriage are a lot like the steps to keeping fit. In no particular order here are Mahler’s marriage/fitness tips.

Pick a good routine and stick with it.
Consistency is what will keep you on the right track.
Warm up is the easy part. It’s the daily sets and reps that are tough.
The intensity should increase on a regular basis.
It’s a good thing to know how to lift heavy objects.
Good form is the name of the game.
As in the gym, cleaning up after yourself is a plus.
Don’t bang the weights or abuse the equipment.
Letting her work in is common courtesy.
Spot her once in a while and she will have no problem spotting you.
Make sure the safety bars are locked in place.
Always try to improve with each workout.
Learn more every day.
Give her some pointers only if she asks.
Don’t base your routine on one basic move. Change it up once in awhile.
The longer you are married the more sex resembles drop sets.
It pays to know how to run once in awhile.

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Ruth is the love of my life and I would not have it any other way. She has been supportive in my life and in my fitness journey in ways I cannot describe and I wish all of you the same good fortune that I have had in that journey with her.

As we will be cruising to Bermuda next week, there will be no Monday Morning Motivator for June 20th. I have worked hard and hope my body is beach worthy since the younger guys set a tough standard. My best to all of you.

In Fitness & Friendship,
Mahler