I've had a lot of people ask me lately about structuring workouts. A lot of people who work out on their own do 5-6 exercises, three sets of each, 10 reps a piece. As you might imagine, a routine like that could get somewhat boring over time. It doesn't just get boring to you but your muscles also begin to set into a rut. So, let's mix it up! There are several different ways to structure a workout that can provide excellent results while keeping things fresh and exciting! Explore different options such as volume training, cross fit style workouts, high intensity interval training, supersetting, pyramid sets, etc. The options are nearly endless and all of them can provide great benefits when used properly.
If you start to feel like your workouts are getting predictable then mix it up and try something new. Keep your muscles guessing and you'll see the results!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Are You A Driven Person?
If you have read previous posts, you know that I'm a big believer in goal setting in all areas of life. If you don't have anything to shoot for then how will you ever know if you succeed? So, for just a minute, I want to use that as a spring board into the next stage of that process.
You've set your goals; now what? How do you approach the task before you of trying to reach those goals? I'm a firm believer that we should let our goals drive us to work harder every day of our lives. Let them be the motivator behind everything you do. If you want to lose 15 lbs. let that goal drive you not just while you're in the gym but also when you sit down to dinner that night, when you're faced with the option of taking the elevator or the stairs, when your co-workers want to grab fast food for lunch. If you really want that goal, every action you take during the day will be moving you one step closer to it. If not, then maybe you need to rethink your goals. Maybe they aren't as important to you as they should be. Discipline yourself to be a driven person and you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish. Good luck!
You've set your goals; now what? How do you approach the task before you of trying to reach those goals? I'm a firm believer that we should let our goals drive us to work harder every day of our lives. Let them be the motivator behind everything you do. If you want to lose 15 lbs. let that goal drive you not just while you're in the gym but also when you sit down to dinner that night, when you're faced with the option of taking the elevator or the stairs, when your co-workers want to grab fast food for lunch. If you really want that goal, every action you take during the day will be moving you one step closer to it. If not, then maybe you need to rethink your goals. Maybe they aren't as important to you as they should be. Discipline yourself to be a driven person and you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish. Good luck!
Monday, October 3, 2011
"The Press" - Video Demonstration
I recently filmed a short video demonstrating the proper technique for an overhead barbell press. This is a very common exercise but one that is done improperly very often putting both your back and shoulders in awkward positions. Take a look at the video and feel more confident in adding this lift to your workout routine!
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