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My Training Philosophy
You can never work hard enough because you can always go harder than you just did.
Today was a simple walk in the neighborhood for 3 miles. It took just under an hour to complete. I also did stretching for my quads (per the doctor's orders).
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!
Giving less than full effort at the gym is a complete waste of time.
Get a discussion started by answering the question!
Are you giving it your all at the gym or do you still have something left when you are done? Comment this post to answer the question.
7/19/2008 9:37 PMMike Groom wrote:
great post Mike and I agree wholeheartedly! I see too often people at the gym doing the same thing with the same amount of weight, day in, day out. These are the people that disappear after 3 months because "going to the gym is not working"!. They do not challenge themselves! We must constantly challenge ourselves if we are to improve.
In answer to your question today: I believe I give it my all at the gym. I am constantly finding ways to challenge myself, be it by increasing the amount of weight I lift, increasing the reps or by decreasing the amoutn of rest.
Thanks for another thought provoking post. Reply to this
7/20/2008 2:03 AMyourgratefulcyberfriend, christy wrote:
My mind used to always think I could physcially do MORE than I can. (gee, christy HOW did you re-injure yourself so many times?) That's why much of my blog is about just what I can do is enough, because I just have to remember to NOT over-due it. The concept of under-doing especially from an athlete is totally weird. I guess we all have our demons. I've got to find a happy medium.
That release therapy sounds so cool. I know my hamstrings, quads and hips are tight and that is totally effecting my lower back and ability to do squats. I'm gonna look into that. I'm gonna pay even more time stretching to keep the injuries at bay. Reply to this
7/20/2008 6:56 PM
Michael Mahony wrote:
Christy it is all about your best interests. You have to do what your body can handle. Reply to this
I try to push myself in every work-out. When I am not in the mood to do it at all I tell myself "You have to start", then I say to myself "at least a bit better than the last time, a bit longer, a bit faster" and it pushes me. I love to be better every time and I can do it, I know, I just have to try.
Laziness is a trigger-word for me. Someone close to me used it for me when I cycled in a race over 90 km with broken gears in a hilly surrounding and bad blood-sugar, I finished and knew I gave my best, this person called me lazy for the time with which I finished, he had no idea what was inside of me.
I totally agree with the fact that lifting weight is almost completely mental. It involves so much concentrated effort.
The weights don't change, they're consistent week in and week out. They don't flake, they won't cheat on you or break your heart. The only factor that can vary is a person's attitude.
Going into the gym, one either chooses to fold or makes the decision to push hard. It's as simple as that.
I can empathize with your situation because I had a similar one just a few days ago. My training partner, Ricky, had just returned from a three course (reward) meal at Ruth Christs. He knew we had a gym session scheduled for that night. I made sure to give him at least 2 hrs to digest dinner before heading out, but man, once there I couldn't stop him from complaining. He was concentrating more on his feelings of nausea and fatigue than on lifting the actual weight. And I knew he wasn't truly tired, but was simply unprepared mentally to workout.
It was extremely frustrating. But hey, we all have our days right ? Good thing it was a one time incident. He straightened up near the end there, after I threatened to never work out with him again.
I'm sure your trainee will come around. Just be patient with him. In many cases, it's a matter of gaining confidence. He might need more time than the usual person.
7/20/2008 12:00 PM
Diane wrote:
Loved your post today - so true...it is all about the push. Actually when I'm working out I always converse with myself about what a waste of time it will be if I turned around and eat the wrong foods or consume too much calories...I may as well not workout...so the push in the gym should also be applied to our nutritional plan. thanks Reply to this
7/20/2008 6:59 PM
Michael Mahony wrote:
Diane, sounds like a great thing--conversing with yourself during your workout. Reply to this
great post Mike and I agree wholeheartedly! I see too often people at the gym doing the same thing with the same amount of weight, day in, day out. These are the people that disappear after 3 months because "going to the gym is not working"!. They do not challenge themselves! We must constantly challenge ourselves if we are to improve.
In answer to your question today: I believe I give it my all at the gym. I am constantly finding ways to challenge myself, be it by increasing the amount of weight I lift, increasing the reps or by decreasing the amoutn of rest.
Thanks for another thought provoking post.
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My mind used to always think I could physcially do MORE than I can. (gee, christy HOW did you re-injure yourself so many times?) That's why much of my blog is about just what I can do is enough, because I just have to remember to NOT over-due it. The concept of under-doing especially from an athlete is totally weird. I guess we all have our demons. I've got to find a happy medium.
That release therapy sounds so cool. I know my hamstrings, quads and hips are tight and that is totally effecting my lower back and ability to do squats. I'm gonna look into that. I'm gonna pay even more time stretching to keep the injuries at bay.
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Christy it is all about your best interests. You have to do what your body can handle.
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Amen brother.
Another great post Michael. He is lucky to have you training him.
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Larry, thanks for your support.
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Hey Michael,
I try to push myself in every work-out. When I am not in the mood to do it at all I tell myself "You have to start", then I say to myself "at least a bit better than the last time, a bit longer, a bit faster" and it pushes me. I love to be better every time and I can do it, I know, I just have to try.
Laziness is a trigger-word for me. Someone close to me used it for me when I cycled in a race over 90 km with broken gears in a hilly surrounding and bad blood-sugar, I finished and knew I gave my best, this person called me lazy for the time with which I finished, he had no idea what was inside of me.
Enjoy your Sunday,
Juli
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Juli, from reading your posts I can't see you as a lazy person. You are an inspiration.
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Wow,
Great post today.
I totally agree with the fact that lifting weight is almost completely mental. It involves so much concentrated effort.
The weights don't change, they're consistent week in and week out. They don't flake, they won't cheat on you or break your heart. The only factor that can vary is a person's attitude.
Going into the gym, one either chooses to fold or makes the decision to push hard. It's as simple as that.
I can empathize with your situation because I had a similar one just a few days ago. My training partner, Ricky, had just returned from a three course (reward) meal at Ruth Christs. He knew we had a gym session scheduled for that night. I made sure to give him at least 2 hrs to digest dinner before heading out, but man, once there I couldn't stop him from complaining. He was concentrating more on his feelings of nausea and fatigue than on lifting the actual weight. And I knew he wasn't truly tired, but was simply unprepared mentally to workout.
It was extremely frustrating. But hey, we all have our days right ? Good thing it was a one time incident. He straightened up near the end there, after I threatened to never work out with him again.
I'm sure your trainee will come around.
Just be patient with him. In many cases, it's a matter of gaining confidence. He might need more time than the usual person.
best,
--Jay
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Jay, it is something that happens so often.
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Loved your post today - so true...it is all about the push. Actually when I'm working out I always converse with myself about what a waste of time it will be if I turned around and eat the wrong foods or consume too much calories...I may as well not workout...so the push in the gym should also be applied to our nutritional plan.
thanks
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Diane, sounds like a great thing--conversing with yourself during your workout.
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