Sam Seyfried

Inspired exercise science student. BU ‘23

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

Motivation is personal. Find what excites you and keep that in your head. Picture a future where you embody your aspirations, then make it come true. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

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If your last set looks worse than your first that’s a huge sign that you need to decrease the load. Technically, each set should be indistinguishable from each other. It boils down to focusing on correct form at all times. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Squat University @SquatUniversity]

Approach your lifting to make your last set should look just as good as your first.

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

I am so grateful for good health and the opportunity to improve my fitness everyday. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Squat University @SquatUniversity]

My perspective:

1) Be happy for the chance to walk into the gym.

2) Know your health could be taken from you in a moment - so be grateful for what you have.

3) Stop saying “Yea, but look how much weight is on the bar...” Unless you’re in a competition, technique > weight.

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

This is some really good stuff. Especially number 2. Lift the weight YOU are capable of lifting. Sure it may look cool to lift heavier than you should.. but you’re going to injure yourself! #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Squat University @SquatUniversity]

3 🔑s to finding sustainability in the gym:

1) Warm up well

2) Put AS MUCH emphasis in how WELL you’re moving as you do in how much you have on the barbell.

3) Recognize when technique breaks down & learn from it. Don’t continue pushing through compensations.

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

A lot of people aren’t. You need to be able to admit to your mistakes or you’ll never grow. Lifting is an art, learn from the experts and take your time. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Squat University @SquatUniversity]

Sometimes you have to take one step back in order to take three steps forward.

The question is then, are you willing to take one step back?

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

My friends know I’m an exercise science major so I get a lot of questions about lifts.

“With great power comes great responsibility” - Spider-Man
#BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

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Your body needs it’s time to grow and heal from training. It’s called sleep. If you don’t get enough you’ll miss out on some potential gains. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

Perfection is impossible, but that
doesn’t mean you shouldn’t at least try to make every rep perfect.. right?

I like to picture myself from a 3rd person POV while I’m lifting. This allows me to pick out anything I may be doing wrong, and tweak it. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Squat University @SquatUniversity]

Him: “You can’t make every rep perfect.”

Me: “But I can try.”

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

This is exactly it. Fitness is in deed a long game.. You can’t go into your journey expecting immediate results. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Squat University @SquatUniversity]

Play the long game. You don’t need to hit a PR every week to make tremendous progress.

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

Instead of taking pre-workout, try eating fresh fruits before gym sessions. The natural sugars will still give you energy, but without growing a dependency on it. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

The leg press machine and I have a love/hate relationship. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

My go-to protein shake after the gym:

- Chocolate protein powder
- One heaving scoop of PB
- 1 banana 🍌
- Milk
- Ice *blend*
#BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

Really interesting article. Applying heat to an exercise decreases time to exhaustion.. Might have to give this a try. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Brady Holmer @Brady_H]

Using Heat to Enhance Endurance Performance and Strength Gains - https://t.co/s0bdMIP5uv

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

Exercising increases endorphin production. This will in turn increase overall productivity. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

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Throughout the spring semester I’ve definitely seen improvement in my lifts.

You may not see results right away, but that’s what makes it so worth it when you eventually do. #BUExSxi294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

A goal of mine is to increase my vertical leap, so I’ve been hitting a lot of legs lately.

If you have a training goal, make some progress today! #BUExSxi294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

I was feeling really sore today so I made sure to spend some time stretching. Lack of stretching will make you more likely to injure yourself. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

Reminder to drink lots of water! You could easily injure yourself if you’re dehydrated. #BUExSxi294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

Woke up feeling blessed this morning 🤪

Every new day is an opportunity to get closer to your fitness goals. Stay humble and keep working hard. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD

[Sam Seyfried @SamuelSeyfried]

Nothing good in life comes easy.. There’s beauty in the struggle 🙌🏼

keep that head up and motivate yourself today. #BUExSci294 @KyleBeyerPhD