Meditation was a powerful tool my family and I shared to cultivate mindfulness and clarity because nurturing a balanced, healthy home was something we all cared about. I didnt know how the practice might benefit my life in the long-run, but all that mattered was how it made me feel in the present moment. In my teenage and adult years, the practice of meditation stayed with me as a lifestyle technique I could use in countless situations. The mental strength gained through meditation, which I have the benefit of nearly a lifetime in practicing, gives me that extra edge to stay centered and persevere through even the hardest of workouts, whatever shapes they might take.