Little things mean a lot

It was the end of a long, hard workout and I was exhausted. Everyone in the class had finished the routine and I was the last person struggling through a final set of burpees.

In case you’re unfamiliar with a burpee, it’s an insane exercise where you jump back into a plank, do a push-up, jump into a standing position, and clap overhead.

It’s one of my least favorite exercises .

As I pushed myself to finish, the voices in my head were loud and clear: You’re too old for this. Everyone’s stronge...