If you apply this French proverb to your health and fitness, you might better understand why your existing goals may simply be unattainable.
The proverb indicates that you should work with (as opposed to against) what you’ve got; this includes your current level of fitness, your flexibility (both physically and in your lifestyle) and, inevitably, your genes.
It’s important that you consider goals that align with the above considerations. This is why we are always reminding our clients to establish SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely) goals!