Tuesday, January 18, 2011

2011 Point of Emphasis #4

Train for Results, not to Feel Pain

Develop a set of goals you are training for (athletic performance, building muscle, fat loss ect.) and follow a long term program that gets you to that goal. Remember, you can't get into the physical shape you desire in one day or even one week. Keep in mind that less is usually more, especially if you are just getting back to training.

I am assuming that your goals are not increasing foot pain, throwing up after a workout or being so sore that you can't sit in your desk the next day. So, completely ignore any BS cliche like "No Pain, No Gain" and "Pain is Weakness". A properly designed workout should challenge you, stimulate you and leave you feeling better than when you started. Yes, some days and some exercises at Soar are harder then others as we always demand high intensity within every set. But, our goal is never to have you laying on the bathroom floor in a puddle of sweat and puke.

Ask yourself one simple question if you work with a trainer or strength coach....Am I paying for results? or....... Am I paying for someone to torture me? The same thing goes for parents who hire trainers for their kids. Are you paying to improve your kid's athleticism? or....Are you paying for them to be mindlessly run into the ground?

I hear it all the time when kids get dropped off by their parents. Kill em! Really? Is that what you want me to do with your child? You can take them to the local hill and accomplish that for much cheaper then a session at Soar.




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