We finally round out the 7 Principles of Training with this final point. Or more like 3 points. None of the principles will be worth anything without longevity. I’m talking about consistent and persistent hard work with a heavy dose of patience.
In the original list, I stated:
Patience, consistency, and persistence are principles to live by.
- Pay your dues
- Muscle comes from within and must be brought out with hard training
- Utilize a hard work ethic
Consistency
Stay consistent with your workouts. No matter if you have one, two, or five mediocre workouts in a row. The important thing is that you stay consistent and create and strengthen that habit.
Persistence
Be persistent. Yes, you may have some less-than-stellar workouts, but that doesn’t mean you can rest on that notion. Begin each workout with determination and a hard work mentality. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Patience
Above all, have a boatload of patience. Some months you might be hitting on all cylinders. Others you might feel like you’re standing still or even backsliding. Remember to take your time, pay attention to your training, and be present.
I hope you got something out of these last few posts. My ultimate goal is to help you with some of the frustrations you face and maybe show you a few new things to try out in your next workout.
Happy training!
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Here are all the posts related to the 7 Principles of Training:
My 7 Personal Principles of Training
Clear Your Mind Before Your Workout
How to Get Better Results From Visualizing Your Workouts
Get the Most From Your Training: Go to Work in the Gym
What’s the Right Amount of Weight to Use in My Workout
Water and Workouts: Your Overlooked Tool for Better Results
How to Modify Your Workouts to Avoid a Plateau
3 Keys to Workout Longevity
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Hi Brad! Great information. I’ve already put some of your principles to work. Thanks for all you do.
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Thank you, Gus! Let me know how you do.
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I have been having issues with fatigue the last two weeks due to a new job (which I have put my notice in) expecting more than the time can give to do it in.
The first week out of the two where fatigue was slowly building up, all I could managed was my weights and resistance band exercises and stretches.
But by the weekend I had fatigue crash, where I mostly slept. Sunday was the worst where I was in pain with it in all joints and muscles. Caused by the stress of the job. Not the exercising.
The start of this week, the first few days were still a struggle, but it’s getting better and I think I am coming out the other side to resume fully my exercises I like to do. So I hope next week will be back on schedule.
But I have been frustrated by the distruption even though I know I have to listen to my body and as well as reading elsewhere, I think I read also here about doing what you can manage and that anything is an achievement that you can do. But I still couldn’t help being frustrated with myself.
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Liz, I understand. But, like you said, those baby steps are a big deal. Collect enough of them then they become huge leaps. Keep going!
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I shall keep going. Thank you. 😊
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