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When it comes to your training and nutrition knowledge, I always say it\u2019s not the years but the miles;<\/strong> the wear and tear you experience teaches you what you need to know. No one pushes the iron for a number of years without a few nicks and scratches along the way, especially if you\u2019re the type who pushes your limits and tests your mettle.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always thought of myself as a student. Once I started teaching at a university level, it was an odd experience to be on the other side of the classroom for the first time. However, I found myself the student once more, trying to convey formal knowledge, personal experiences, and a sense of genuine interest (for the students and myself). Always learning, indeed.<\/p>\n

But today, I would like to pause and take a quick look back at what I\u2019ve learned over the years. As a lecturer on strength and conditioning programming and basic resistance training methods, I\u2019ve noticed the same principles I\u2019ve learned and followed over the past 27 years or so still hold up quite well today.<\/strong> With all of the \u201ctips\u201d and \u201ctricks\u201d riddling the web today, it\u2019s nice to look back and understand what really mattered.<\/p>\n

Nothing Beats Discipline<\/h2>\n

Most will blow right by this section. They think that it\u2019s nothing new, and feel as though they\u2019ve got this one principle down pat. But if we\u2019re honest, discipline is something we all need to work on.<\/strong> Laziness, lack of focus, and distraction creep into our lives without warning or worry, causing us to miss training days, make poor nutrition choices, and fall short of our goals.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself if you practice real, dedicated, consistent discipline when it comes to training, eating, resting and mindset. No matter what special, cute little program you\u2019re following at the moment, nothing\u2014I mean nothing\u2014will work unless discipline is consistently applied<\/a>. I can look back over the years and clearly see the times where discipline was enforced, and when it waned. The simple (not easy) act of discipline is the starting point for all things. If you don\u2019t have it, get it.<\/p>\n

Commit to Your Experiments<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all heard that we should try new programs, but I want to challenge you to add commitment to what you try.<\/strong> Too many lifters dip their toes in a new program, but never really take the plunge. I\u2019ve been through the wringer with programs over the years; German volume training, high intensity, rest\/pause, high volume, compound exclusive, circuit style, and countless others. I can look back and say that I truly committed to all of these programs when the time came.<\/p>\n

Dedicate a significant amount of time and effort into experimenting with new techniques and programs. If you simply try something out for a day or two, you will never have given the program a chance. The body isn\u2019t a machine; it takes times to adapt and benefit from new stimuli. Also, don\u2019t play it safe and simply add a set or two or try only one new exercise. Don\u2019t be afraid to screw around with your training, get outside of your comfort zone<\/a>, and throw a wrench in the system. Sometimes the gamble will work; other times, you\u2019ll just learn a lot, either way, you win.<\/p>\n

Have a Fall-Back Plan<\/h2>\n

This next piece of advice may seem a bit contradictory to the above, but bear with me. When you experiment, the goal is to find out what works and what doesn\u2019t; to find a possible new method or mode that suits your goals and needs. After some time, you will find a rough path to follow and things will start to progress in a comfortable way. In other words, you\u2019ll finally start to have a grasp on what works for you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will start to have a better understanding about how your body reacts to certain types of training methods. Once you have that established, you should have just a few go-to programs at your disposal that you know will work for your body, to fall back on if one of your experiments fails. You will have gained enough knowledge and experience to be your own coach and truly know what\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n

Develop Patience<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m glad I grew up in a time before technology took over our lives. Tech does make our lives easier, but it\u2019s also greatly distracted us from what\u2019s truly important\u2014especially life lessons that require real effort. Patience is one such lesson that I had to develop the old-fashioned way. Results in and out of the gym require real patience. In this \u201cI need it now<\/del> yesterday\u201d society, patience is becoming scarce. Those who can master this trait will be better off for it in the long run.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s the trick; this whole fitness thing is a long game, not a quick fix.<\/strong> Make a sensible, credible plan, set it in motion, then muster up enough patience to see it through. Yes, you will ebb and flow as with anything in life, but rest assured that when you practice these things, you will eventually possess real, long-lasting results to build on.<\/p>\n

Roll With the Punches<\/h2>\n

The longer you live, the more experiences (good and bad) you\u2019ll encounter. Setbacks are inevitable, and I\u2019ve certainly had my share<\/a>. From military deployments, to cancer treatment, to natural disasters, I\u2019ve had to learn how to cope along the way. There isn\u2019t a user\u2019s manual for life\u2019s surprises, other than going through them.<\/p>\n

When it comes to training, variation in your progress and success will (not may) become a reality. From illness, to injury, to bad choices, to unexpected circumstances, life it will rear its head when you least expect. The trick is to always be open to it. <\/strong>I was once so bent on my routine, my way of doing things and my personal comfort zone that when something shifted out of line, I wasn\u2019t able to effectively adjust. But with an open mindset and a willingness to improvise and adapt, you will be better prepared for impending change.<\/p>\n

You Can\u2019t Go All Out, All the Time<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve heard tales of epic workouts, and may have had a few yourself over the years. The image of brutal, intense, balls-to-the-wall training sessions are looked at as badges of honor. Lifters have adopted \u201cgo heavy or go home,\u201d and \u201ccrawling out of the gym after a leg day,\u201d as standard practice. It\u2019s as if this image is required in order to make any real progress.<\/p>\n

But like most things in life, moderation reigns supreme, especially when it comes to training. <\/strong>Going all out every day is a one-way ticket to Burnout-ville. Yes, you will have to train hard to make progress, but not at the expense of injury and a potential loss of interest in training altogether. The point of training is sustainable progress, not forcing your body into something it\u2019s not ready to do.<\/p>\n

Have Some Freakin\u2019 Fun<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t enjoy the process toward your goal, find something else to go after<\/a>. If you suddenly find that you\u2019re dreading the gym, you have two choices. One, you can take a break or adjust what you\u2019re currently doing. Maybe you need to shift gears and try a new program or possibly take a much-needed rest from training altogether. Two, you may need to try something completely different. If you\u2019ve been lifting weights traditionally for some time, you may want to experiment with other forms of exercise such as running, obstacle course racing, triathlons, recreational sports, or any other form of activity.<\/p>\n

The bottom line is to have fun. Don\u2019t continue to dread your workouts and have it feel like a job you hate, versus something you love to do. You\u2019ll end up miserable and depressed\u2014and do you think you\u2019ll be successful in that mindset? Don\u2019t take yourself too seriously, find joy in training with friends, and just have a little fun along the way.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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