Most
people aren't aiming for an Olympic gold medal. Most people just want
to be a little fitter, look a little better, manage physical tasks a
little easier, and feel a little bit better about themselves.
THIS
IS PERFECTLY FINE.
But
don't make the mistake of thinking that because you only want 5% of
the results that an Olympian has, that you only need to put 5% of the
effort in. You still need to put 100% effort in. The difference lies
in the method of exercise you will use, and the extent to which you
will cheat your nutritional plan.
All
roads lead to Rome.
If
you enjoy kettlebells classes, attend them. If you enjoy Zumba
classes, attend them. If yoga is your thing, attend yoga classes. If
you hate classes and just want to lift heavy barbells, do that. If
running through the woods does it for you, then run in the woods.
Enjoyment is a key factor in remaining committed, plus a
key factor in life.
Don't punish yourself with a method that you hate, but recognise that
some methods will deliver certain results better than others.
Some
methods are more in line with your goals than others. If you want to
build muscle or become stronger, running is not the best method. But
if you enjoying running for the sake of running, then by all
means run. So
deciding what you really want is important. If your day to day
activities and your finances mean you can only commit to 1 or 2
exercise classes a week, that is perfectly okay.
However,
you also need to be aware that by restricting your physical exercise
to 1 or 2 classes a week, you're restricting your results to
what 1 or 2 classes a week can potentially provide. So long as you
understand that, it honestly doesn't matter to anyone but you.
If
you're willing to compromise on your training, you will compromise
your results. There is nothing wrong with this, unless you're
unhappy with your compromised results.
To
get more (or better) results, you need more (or better) in
your training. That might mean more time (frequency) every week. It
might mean more commitment (not skipping sessions when you don't feel
like it). It might mean more intensity (training like you mean it;
like you're sponsored by Nike). It might mean a greater financial
investment (Personal Training sessions). It could be any or all of
those things.
Specific
goals will require specific action. If you have a specific goal in
mind, and you're just not achieving it currently, come and speak to
me about it. I will offer you the best advice I can, without
obligation towards anything.
Start
deciding what it is that you want to achieve, and start making real
progress towards your goals!
Look out for my next post, which will give you 3 simple rules for achieving all the physical results you'll ever want!
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Challenge everything, especially yourself.
Alex Kay Grimmer
Contact me for Kettlebell classes and Personal Training in Southend-on-sea.
Please visit my website: ALEXKAY
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