I’ve been pretty religious about weight lifting and cardio this year: cardio daily and weights five times a week. The last week or two, I haven’t been as consistent with the weights, and I’ve noticed that my productivity is a bit off. Holiday mode? Maybe.

The more likely explanation is that lifting weights gives me energy, which makes me more productive.

Going into the last few weeks of the year, I want to lift consistently so I can finish the year as productively as possible and start 2026 on the right foot.