The Space Between

It's the Transitions that Reveal Your True Fitness Level

Watch someone exercise for five minutes, and you know more about their fitness level from what happens between exercises than during them.

Yesterday, I saw a video on YouTube where someone was performing Pilates exercises with beautiful form, showcasing impressive strength and control. But, between exercises, she took a moment to rest, held her breath during transitions, and seemed to reset her entire system before starting the next exercise.

This disconnect fascinated me because it perfectly illustrates what's missing from most fitness approaches: the understanding that true fitness isn't just about performing isolated exercises—it's about maintaining quality movement throughout the entire experience.

The Hidden Curriculum of Fitness

Traditional fitness focuses on the exercises themselves. How much weight can you lift? How many repetitions can you complete? How long can you hold a plank? These are important metrics, but they're only part of the story.