This is a solid reminder: train smarter, not harder. Ditch the endless grind and get strategic. When you work with intention, every move counts, and that’s when real progress hits. Make it efficient, make it effective, and finally break through the plateau. Just like writing, right?
For me the key point that you mentioned is, it’s not about doing more. It’s about consistency and about doing the right things.
Like your point about writing. You could simply write more and more, but if it were garbage writing, what would be the point?
What are your thoughts on approach? Is it then best to get a personal trainer or another experienced person to show you the ropes, rather than trying to wing it? Is there really any point in just showing up and doing stuff? Because it doesn’t seem like the results and focus would be there long term to keep it up.
yes, that is the quintessence. Doing more (volume) makes sense further down the training journey for sure, but it’s not necessary earlier on.
Better be smart with the variables.
Of course I’m a bit biased with the question of whether to have a coach or not. A compelling reason to get a coach like you or Mr is the accountability part, because so many people never start or quit too early.
Having somebody giving you valuable feedback, encouraging you, motivating when you’re down, cheering you up… can make the difference between reaching your goals and not.
There are enough people who do this on their own, but for people not having the knowledge, discipline, time constraints etc., a coach is the best investment they can have.
That way, you can skip the experimentation phase and get results fast
This is a solid reminder: train smarter, not harder. Ditch the endless grind and get strategic. When you work with intention, every move counts, and that’s when real progress hits. Make it efficient, make it effective, and finally break through the plateau. Just like writing, right?
Hey Mary,
yes, that is the quintessence: Train smarter, not harder.
I’m an experienced lifter, but I’m still learning and growing 15 years in. It’s a lifelong journey.
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For me the key point that you mentioned is, it’s not about doing more. It’s about consistency and about doing the right things.
Like your point about writing. You could simply write more and more, but if it were garbage writing, what would be the point?
What are your thoughts on approach? Is it then best to get a personal trainer or another experienced person to show you the ropes, rather than trying to wing it? Is there really any point in just showing up and doing stuff? Because it doesn’t seem like the results and focus would be there long term to keep it up.
Hey Tim,
yes, that is the quintessence. Doing more (volume) makes sense further down the training journey for sure, but it’s not necessary earlier on.
Better be smart with the variables.
Of course I’m a bit biased with the question of whether to have a coach or not. A compelling reason to get a coach like you or Mr is the accountability part, because so many people never start or quit too early.
Having somebody giving you valuable feedback, encouraging you, motivating when you’re down, cheering you up… can make the difference between reaching your goals and not.
There are enough people who do this on their own, but for people not having the knowledge, discipline, time constraints etc., a coach is the best investment they can have.
That way, you can skip the experimentation phase and get results fast
Yes Ami,
it’s about finding the right balance and building the training journey in gradually progressing way.