The Training Principles YOU should be using to make progress

Introduction

In this Blog, I'll break down how to set up your training so that you see gradual improvements in your physical performance. We all know Rome wasn't built in a day. It has taken me the best part of 5 - 6 years to achieve the physique I have now. With that being said, enough with the small talk. Let's get into it. 

1. Goal Setting

I cannot stress enough the importance of setting appropriate goals for yourself. So many people give up on themselves because they have no direction. A person without instruction is headed for destruction. Use the S.M.A.R.T Method to give you a guideline.

When it comes to goal setting you need to set a time frame. If you don't set a time limit it just becomes a dream. Once you have objectives in places you can take the relevant steps towards your end goal. One last thing on goals, once you get close to your original goal. You need to start thinking about setting a new goal. Satisfaction doesn't come from achieving the goal, it comes from the pursuit.

2. Make It Hard for Yourself

The amount of people I see who go to gym often & hardly make any changes is unbelievable. There's a few factors that seperate those who acheive their goals and those who don't. One of those factors is training intensity.

If you do 10 reps every week on shoulder press without changing anything, what do you expect happen? You're not giving your mind & body a valid reason to grow! The most growth happens outside of your comfort zone. My advice is do things that you don't like to do & watch how tables begin to turn in your favour. 

3. Variation

Following on from point No.2, another training principle I think people should incorporate is a variation. I've seen so many people lose love & quit simply because they train the same way every single session. There's hundreds of ways to hit each muscle group effectively. My training became so much more interesting when began to dip my toe in other areas such as cardio, mobility, plyometrics, core training, running & I recently have started to spin bike sessions which are awesome to take part in.

4. Don't Skip Mobility

It's great to have huge muscles & i'd say most people think it looks good too. However, ask yourself is it useable? What i mean by that is. Can you do the basic things the human body is supposed to be able to do. I.e. Run pain free, Full Depth bodyweight squat, Touch your toes etc.

Your body doesn't forget much and eventually you will pay for it. Typically in the latter stages of your life. So don't forget to train those hips & other small muscles that don't seem like they do much. You'll see how weak they really are. Another Tip: If you have minor injuries don't avoid it thinking it'll go away, Work around it & strengthen it, That's correct way so it doesn't come back. 

5. Consistency 

Consistency over time equals results, That also means showing up when you feel like it & when you don't feel like it. I don't know you about you. But I have never regretted going to gym after the fact. I always feel great after. Especially when I train the in morning in fasted state.

Where do you find motivation to be consistent? The answer is you don't. The answer is disclipline. Disclipline makes today harder & tomorrow easier and why that is becuase you know you can trust yourself to do what your supposed to. To wrap this point up that means even if you've worked a 12 hour shift. You can still find 20 minutes to do something that'll contribute towards your goal.

6. Don't be afraid to ask for Help

So many people are afraid to ask for help in the gym. Not realising that the conversation you could have someone could change your life. Typically what I have noticed is that majority of people in the fitness world are very friendly & always happy to help if they can. We're all there for the same underlying reason which is self development. Whether you need a spot or you need help with a question, reach out. It may solve a problem that you've been dealing with.