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Having a goal for your training is essential!
Just as you can be busy at work and put in 12-hour days without making progress, you can also train 5 days a week and still see no results. To avoid this, get specific with your training goals.
Think of it like working only three days a week: you'd focus solely on what matters most and you wouldnβt worry about conserving energy. Be specific, efficient, and train with intensity.
Do you have limited time to work out?
Here are 3 tips:
1. Get clear on your highest training priority. Make each session count by being specific with your primary goal. If your goal is to grow muscle, train in a way that maximises muscle growth.
Dieting isnβt about winning a game! Itβs like treading water. The goal isnβt to escape the water but to find the most efficient way to stay afloat. Whether you use high-carb, low-carb, intermittent fasting, or calorie counting, itβs all about finding ways to make it sustainable.
Eating a low carb diet to βBURN FATβ is like living in Australia and trying to save AUD by converting your money to USD to spend. It doesnβt work that way. Just spend less and earn more.
3 - Aligning lifestyle with training goals: Nutrition, sleep, and stress management need to be in sync for me to progress. When I was younger, I could make progress in the gym even after a night out. However, now I wouldn't even make it to the gym.
In my opinion, generic cookie-cutter programs often overlook the crucial aspects of form, intent, and an individual's lifting history when determining exercise choices and volume.
It's comparable to trying to emulate Elon Musk's daily routine and expecting to amass the same level of wealth. His riches are a product of the skills and knowledge he has accumulated over time. When he works 100-hour weeks, those hours are amplified by his skill and knowledge.
Just a reminder: more weight doesn't necessarily guarantee more muscle growth, especially if proper form and intent are sacrificed. Growing muscle takes time, so be patient and trust the process.
The process of fat loss doesn't need to be sustainable - if it were, we'd die. However, the routines and habits should be sustainable. In my opinion, this is the best way to ensure long-term results.
The biggest mistake I've made in my lifting career is neglecting to track my progress. Failing to record lifts is like attempting to save money without ever checking your bank account.