hi guys,
Need some advice on getting back into training. What do you guys do for motivation? I Struggle to train more then 3 times a week. i usually fit in about 1-2 days of workouts
which is basically squatting 1-3 rep max's then doing some strength work with Clubs / sledge hammer etc. I used to love bodybuilding and never missed training but i feel so drained,
my diet is ok with only 3-4 meals, just started a new job but no supplements or anything
i keep saying whats the point? who's going to see me or health ? no one around me lifts no more, but its very easy for me to train as i still am holding my muscle to some extent just my motivation is killing it
what are some ideas, how can i get back into it. i'm always so tired from work, i feel guilty everyday not training but im so buggered.... your advice appreciated thanks
Ah that's an easy one. Don't underestimate what I'm about to share with you though, however you're most welcome to think of it as somewhat silly...., only on the surface (trust me), as there's a hidden treasure behind the "silliness". Ready? Let's do it...
I need you to earn yourself a tick. You read that correctly, a tick, just like we used to get at school. I won't give it to you, hence you've got to earn it, and here's where the apparent "silliness" comes into it.
1. Monday....get home from work, drop your tools at home and go for a 5 minutes walk. Then return back home. Done! You deserve a tick for this continuous 10 minutes walk.
2. Tuesday...as above, but this time add 1 minute each way, so it's 6 minutes walking away from home, followed by 6 returning home. Done! That's 12 minutes for Tuesday and you've earned yourself another tick. Well done.
3. Wednesday....as above, but add another minute. So it's 7 minutes each way.
4. Thursday....as above, with 1 more minute added each way again. A total of 16 minutes here. Bravo!
5. Friday...as above, with yet another minute added. That comes to 9 minutes each way.
6. Saturday...as above, you guessed it, another minute please thank you. 20 minutes done!
7. Sunday....as above, with 1 more minute added each way again. 22 minutes total. Not bad, not bad at all huh!
So where's the wisdom in the above "silly easy" protocol I hear you ask? The wisdom lies in its achievability and 100% success rate, that's where.
Anything else? Sure, you've learnt again how it feels to be consistent with a given task.
Anything else? Yes, you've also learnt what the term "paralysis by analysis" means here. It's basically a state where you find yourself over-analysing or overly thinking things out. So much so that the constant thought stops you from getting anything done.
Now one last word re your very low rep range. Why so low? Are you into the strength side of things here or is your main passion bodybuilding? Nearly forgot...,, once your week of walking has been completed, we can discuss resistance training if you wish.
Wishing you all the very best. Look after yourself. Salam!