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In my gym I have a few rules. During your workout no cellphones, no kids, and no office work. You have 23 other hours of the day for that. Going to the gym is one hour a day for you, void of all outside responsibilities and obligations. This may seem like a no brainer, but for some it’s not so easy to disconnect.
Schedule it in your calendar
Block out that hour in your schedule, and let people know you are unavailable. Turn off your cell phone ringer, or leave it in your car. There is nothing worse than getting distracted during a good set by a text message.
Have someone hold you accountable
Finding a workout partner or a trainer to hold you accountable will more than double your chance of longterm success. The worst thing you can do is go it alone. There isn’t one athlete alive that gained success without the motivation of their peers. You’ll always push harder when you’re around friends in the gym.
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If you aren’t sufficiently motivated, don’t expect results anytime soon. If you aren’t seeing results don’t expect your motivation to stick around.
Everyday I answer emails from people who say they’re killing themselves in their gym and not seeing results. Aside from the rare cases where someone has a medical issue, if you’re not getting results, you’re doing it wrong.
It’s Probably Your Diet
You don’t need to count every calorie, but you do need a fairly accurate assessment. For one week keep a journal of everything you eat and drink. We use FitDay.com. This is the only way to find where your diet went wrong. Make sure your eating close to 40% carbs, 30% Protein, and 30% PolyUnsaturated or MonoUnsaturated Fat.
Keep It Simple
Wear a heart rate monitor (to track calories burned) and burn more than you take in. It’s practically that simple. That’s the secret to losing weight celebrity trainers get paid tens of thousands of dollars for.
Exercise
Start out with 15 to 30 minutes of jogging, and 15 to 30 minutes of weight training. This isn’t a recipe for performance, but it will cause you to lose weight. After a few weeks you’ll be ready to step it up to an athletic program.
Every day I get a hand full of phone calls inquiring about our gym. The callers fall into two categories: “Can I come by tomorrow?” And “I’m planning on getting in shape starting next month.”
The people planning on getting in shape next month will call as many gyms as possible, dragging out the process of getting started. Next month comes and goes, and they never got started because “Life” got in the way.
Life will always get in the way if you let it
One thing all successful people have in common is implementation. Define a goal for yourself and start working on it this very second.
Don’t wait until Monday. Don’t research it to death. Don’t think about all the things you have to do.
Just do it!
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In order to accomplish a task, your brain must figure out three processes.
Define the Goal – What do I need to do?
Instructions – How will I do it?
& Means – What’s needed to do it?
When it comes to weight loss, people try without a plan. How will you stay motivated when you don’t even know if what you’re doing is working?
Defining your Goal
Wanting to look and feel better is good, but it’s not a quantifiable goal. Looking and feeling great are byproducts of proper diet and exercise.
Set a measurable goal. Good examples are completing a 5K road race, swimming 1,500 meters for time, or completing 100 Burpees in under 12 minutes.
Instruction
Goals such as running a faster mile are great in that the instructions are pretty straight forward. To run faster, get out there and run more. Unfortunately setting a goal of dropping a pant size isn’t as simple as trying on more pants.
Don’t over complicate things. 90% of people just need to eat less junk and exercise more. Eat less pasta, breads, sweets, and Soda. Have more water, fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed meat.
Means
The means are easiest part. Running outside is free, just invest in a pair of proper running sneakers. If you own a bike, once again free.
Many gyms are $10 a month, so no excuses there. Jump on a treadmill and walk for 30 minutes. Each week see how much farther you can go in that time.
If you can afford it, find a gym that specializes in athlete training and weight loss. It cost more than the other options, but a staff of coaches and trainers will continue to motivate and educate you, ensuring the fastest results. Click Here to try Us for a Free Week
Start Today
Today! Not tomorrow, not next Monday, Now!
Get on a scale, see how fast you can complete a mile right now. Find out just how out of shape you really are, then register for an upcoming race (no longer than 90 days from now). Click here to find some. Tell everyone you know that you’re doing it so you’re accountable.
There’s no reason to wait, only excuses!
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Peer Pressure: Fitness or Fatness
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Someone asked me “what makes SBF a success?” It really boils down to the way our trainers and members support each other. Unlike most gyms and personal training studios where people train alone or one-one-one, we’ve structured our program in a way that promotes group support and a sense of community.
We’re big on social accountability and peer motivation. We train inside together, and we race outside together. But either way we’re all together.
In order to reach your goals you need two things: motivation, and excitement. Positive peer pressure from your friends keeps you motivated, while races and competition spark excitement.
When you join SBF you’re joining more than a gym, you’re becoming a member of the tribe.
Exercise · Fitness · Motivation · team work · Weight Loss