Why You’re Not Improving in the Gym!
Okay so you’ve been going to the gym for 8 months now. You had good progress in the first month but since then you feel like you haven’t improved.
Whenever I meet someone like this I always ask them:
‘What are you doing in your training?’
Chances are, I receive a wishy washy answer like ‘Oh I just do a bit of this and a bit of that’
There it is right there..They’re not tracking their progress. They’re just going with the flow. That’s great if you just want to get yourself moving but if you want any kind of results it’s an absolute must!
- The first step towards change is simply being aware of what you are currently doing; this is where a system to track comes in. Now it doesn’t need to be complicated but it needs to at the very least show you exactly what you are doing well and where there is room for improvement.
It could be:
If you’re into strength training:
1. Then track weights reps and sets.
- Use apps like JeFit or even Excel.
After each week add an extra rep or add 1.25kg each side. Over a few months it really adds up.
If you’re into cardio:
1. Then track distance/time/speed.
- Maybe get a Fitness Watch with HR & GPS
Every week, increase the time by 30 secs or increase the distance by 100m. Again, over a few months it really starts to add up.
By doing this it will stop you doing the same workout over and over again with no progress or results.
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