Ignore Your Emotions

For a month I experimented with the concept, "train what you feel like training."

I saw some results with being this unpredictable, yet it was an unexpected realization that was the most beneficial takeaway.

"Those who are successful do what is necessary, whether they want to or not." Being fixed versus being aloof to the last minute ; At least for me and I'm sure for others as well, being fixed with a set plan allows the opportunity for stronger focus.

The beauty about emotions in training is that they can be controlled for your advantage. As an end result, you get closer to creating your perfect physique.

By : A.W.

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Keep The Body Guessing

The body is unbelievable at adapting to whatever you throw at it. This is especially true when it comes to exercise. For whatever type of training you do, always have your body in every session say : "What the?".

Do something new and different every time. Then it will have no choice but to grow stronger.

By : A.W.

Effects Of Sitting

Chances are we all spend a great amount of time sitting throughout our days. This allows for the front leg muscles and hip adductors to be used quite more often than it's complimentary muscle groups such as the hamstrings and glutes.

What to do in order to prevent muscle compensation from happening? Sit less, if you can. And make sure you are doing more activity activating the back of your legs.

"Get that ass movin."

By : A.W.

You Are Unique

You and your body are unique. There is no one else on Earth exactly like YOU. This gives you the responsibility to learn and gain knowledge about your body. Go through trial and error, and discover what works for YOU.

By : A.W.

Find The Master

Whenever you want to achieve something great...or become great at something...find the master to learn from.

With fitness being the topic, if your interest is to change your physique, become stronger, increase your physical endurance, etc...find someone who has already done what you want to do and learn from them.

By : A.W.

Compensation And Its Ugly Head

Whenever you focus on a muscle group more so than the one who compliments it, there is always the chance of a muscle compensation to occur.

Example : Focusing more on your quadriceps than your hamstrings.

This would most likely lead to the body relying more and more on the quadriceps in multiple movement patterns and daily functions than the hamstrings in an even balance. Leading to over-developed and overactive quadriceps and under-active and underdeveloped hamstrings.

Key Takeaway : Always attempt to keep everything in balance.

By : A.W.

The Right To Challenge

Challenge : A test of one's abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating undertaking.

Sometimes it is easy to get lost into a routine with no demand to push and "challenge" ourselves further every time we walk into the door of the gym. Next time you workout, think about what you have done with your program so far and what you have not done...yet.

By : A.W.