It’s easy to assume that because we run the gym training is ‘easy’
We’re out of touch with the challenges you face just to show up and get here
Being honest – and I’m not proud to say this, but the majority of members train more than me.
On average I ‘train’ Monday – Thursday…very occasionally Friday too.
I say ‘train’ in inverted commas because some “training sessions” are one third of what our members do in the class.
Sometimes it’s just the warm up
Usually, it’s the strength
Occasionally it’s the workout
A win is actually doing all 3!
Here’s the interesting thing.
I’m still moving better than I ever have and am the strongest I’ve ever been.
And there’s where the lesson is.
I used to train so hard as a kid, push the body to failure every set, every exercise, every day. I never stretched, and I certainly never listened to my body. I’d push through.
Some instagramers will have you believe this is ‘the way’
I disagree, especially as you age.
A session can be, and in fact for the vast majority, I’d recommend this.
At least 1 day per week being a mobility, flexibility, problem area work, pre hab, re hab
Call it whatever the hell you want – a recovery session.
I also recommend rest when you need it – sounds obvious.
I still see adults with my old mentality. Scared the weight will come piling back on, the strength will float away…pushing through
An interesting fact – Did you know the vast majority of sport science comes from race horses!?
(big money behind them)
The jockey won’t have success whipping a fatigued racehorse harder.
Rest is crucial
They won’t take the risk of injury either with a horse worth tens of millions of dollars.
You and your body are priceless, so you need to learn not to take those risks either.
Rest is crucial.
I’m not saying what I do is ideal, it’s far from it, some days I’m being downright lazy.
I just want you to recognise you’re doing better than you think.
I said to my client the other day who felt his body was getting stiffer
“The only reason you are noticing that is because you’re still moving. How many friends would you have that haven’t exercised for years, decades? They’d have no idea!”
Keep going. Don’t beat yourself up.
Do what you can, when you can, consistently and your body will thank you.