How
to achieve REAL results
People
everywhere are trying ALL SORTS of things to get the results they
desire. The unfortunate truth is that many are disappointed with
their lack of results. Why is this? If people are trying so hard, why
don't they achieve what they want? Surely some will, even if it's
dumb luck; right? WRONG.
The
sad truth is most people don't get the results they want because they
are looking everywhere, and trying everything EXCEPT the right way.
The right way seems to simple, and therefore is often ignored. Why?
Because people are looking for short-cuts. Easy methods. The latest
gimmick. Here's a home-truth: there are no short-cuts. There are no
easy methods. Gimmicks are worthless.
That
all seems a little doom-and-gloom; right? Maybe. But there is good
news too. The right methods are SIMPLE. So simple you'd be amazed.
Not saying easy, but definitely simple. Stick to the following plan
and I guarantee you, you will experience twice the results in half
the time that you have EVER experienced!
Frequency.
Consistency. Intensity.
That's
it.
You
need to commit to increasing your training frequency.
This means the number of times in a week that you train (and by
train, I mean stick to a plan that is designed specifically to get
you closer to your goals. Not just random exercise in the hope that
general activity will produce the results you're after). Think about
it: if three people start training every week, person 1 trains once a
week, person 2 trains twice a week, and person 3 trains three times a
week; whom do you think will experience the most or the quickest
results? It's a no-brainer.
(twice
a week from once a week is doubling your results)
You
need to commit to training on a regular basis. This is arguably the
most important of the 3 values above! In martial arts there is a
common saying: “How to get a black belt: Show
up. Keep repeating this.” This is the only value that will
eventually produce results without the other two values.
Admittedly without the other two it will take a long time, but
eventually it will produce results. If you commit to 2 sessions a
week, then train twice a week. If you can't do one of them,
reschedule it so that the week doesn't pass without having done both
sessions. This is about being consistent.
Not just about being interested!
Last,
but certainly not least, is intensity.
If you want results, train like it! Nobody ever achieved anything
worthwhile in the gym by sleepwalking through their session, whining
it's too heavy or difficult (it's supposed to be heavy &
difficult!), or making an issue out of the slightest amount of
perceived discomfort. I could list off dozens of sayings which
illustrate this:
“If
it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you”
“If
you want results, train like it!”
“Suck
it up so one day you won't have to suck it in”
“More
sweat now, less jiggle later”
“It
isn't going to be easy, but it is going to be worth it”
You
get the idea... You workout is a very
small part of your day. Put the effort in and push
yourself as hard as possible. You need to shock your body into
changing. If it's comfortable you just aren't working hard enough.
To make a stronger, fitter, faster, leaner & meaner body, you
have to ask it to do things that are difficult, outside of your
comfort zone, things that it isn't currently capable of – that is
the only way to change it, to make it a better version of yourself.
People who put the effort in will get the results. I see it all the
time. One person works out with passion, drive and determination to
succeed, whilst another whines every time and shies away from
anything resembling hard work. Take a guess who will be awesome in 6
months, and who will still be whinging in 6 months.
Please
take note that I did not include any particular
methodology. There are literally dozens of ways to achieve the
results you want physically. I specialise in kettlebells, strength
training, Olympic lifting and using various other tools such as
strongman equipment, ropes, plyometrics and callisthenics. I believe
these to be the most suitable methods for most people's physical
goals, but there are others. Choose a method that you enjoy, but that
is also one that suits your goals.
Contact me if you would like to discuss how best to achieve your goals.
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Personal coaching can
help you achieve the results you desire, as well as giving you the
necessary effective tools you need to keep striving forwards, to keep
changing and progressing on your journey.
Challenge everything, especially yourself.
Alex Kay Grimmer
Contact me for Kettlebell classes and Personal Training in Southend-on-sea.
Please visit my website: ALEXKAY
