Strength training is incredibly important to your longevity and healthy aging. However, the routine of working on the same functional movement patterns needs to be mixed up with a fun environment, new methods, and the right workout plan for your level in order to experience all the benefits.
If You Want to Beat Workout Boredom, You Should:
Switch it Up, But Not Too Much
We want the same from our workouts in our modern world of being constantly entertained by our phones. Some people quench this need for entertainment by ‘training for the unknown’ and making things too complex. But this really works to our disadvantage, as muscle confusion can actually stress us out more, especially if you are trying to get the most out of your workout in a short amount of time.
While it is important to switch up the ways in which you move through the five basic functional movement patterns to keep from getting bored, you need to be consistent and keep doing it to get all of the benefits.
What To Do If You Are Bored
If you notice that your mind is drifting off during the last few sets of your workout, you are probably not lifting heavy enough. The challenge, and the mind-muscle connection, are key players when it comes to keeping yourself engaged in your workout. This is why it is so important to find a program that keeps you engaged and challenged while being appropriate for your ability level and goals.
Finding a program that helps you focus on the challenge, working out in a fun environment, and remembering the mind-muscle connection, are just a few of the ways that you can continue to get the most out of your workouts while still enjoying them.
Have you ever struggled with workout boredom? Share your thoughts, experiences, and solutions with me in the comments on the episode page.
Quotes
“Your lifting journey will probably have ebbs and flows, and will change over time.” (5:52)
“I think there comes a point where even if lifting weights or resistance training isn't your jam, it is very important to start thinking about it.” (10:58)
“I think if you are not appropriately challenging yourself when it comes to lifting weights, it’s easy to feel like it is boring.” (19:40)
“If you're finding your workouts boring because you don't know how to program a workout that is going to be effective enough, or on the flip side, you are dying in every workout and you think you have to smash yourself and be the sorest ever or it's not going to give you results, which is not true, invest in a program.” (25:11)
“Lifting, it’s okay if it's boring. But it serves a purpose. It is very important for your health and wellbeing. It is something that you can embrace the routine of, make sure that you are really loading your workouts appropriately, and giving yourself a challenge.” (33:10)
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The start of a new year often comes with new goals. While I have nothing against setting goals, my approach is counterintuitive to most of the things you have ever been taught about setting goals and making them stick.
If You Want To Set Goals that Last in 2022, You Should:
The Problem With Shooting for the Moon
Often, we are stuck on the idea that we need to aim high and shoot for the moon when it comes to our goals. But, when we are not able to reach the maximum, the shame and guilt that comes with that can discourage us from trying again. While there is nothing wrong with aiming high, setting a lower bar can actually help you be more successful in the long run when it comes to execution.
Aiming Lower for Better Results
Instead of shooting for the moon, lowering the bar and thinking about our goals in a way that is shrunken down can help you be more successful in achieving your goal. By learning the systems and structures necessary to evolve, grow and accomplish our goals, we can implement them into our lives more seamlessly and effectively.
If you can lower the bar, create a tiered system for your goals, and make your goals concrete, you will be amazed at how much simpler it is to achieve the things you want to.
How do you set goals and make sure that you follow through? Share if you found my tips useful with me in the comments section of the episode page.
Quotes
“This time of the year can be really tricky for people because of all of the pressure we feel from the outside world. And ‘New Year, New You’; and all of the other shitty messaging that comes along with that can just take a flying leap for all I am concerned with.” (5:39)
“Information is everywhere, but it is how you implement it that matters.” (7:47)
“There is nothing wrong with picturing something big and bold and juicy. But when it comes to execution, I think that shooting for a lower bar is ultimately going to help you be more successful.” (9:06)
“When it comes to following through, autonomy and the ability to have a choice is one of the best ways to do that.” (19:29)
“Lower the bar, start thinking about our goals in terms of shrinking it down, shooting for less, but being more successful, so that over time the systems and structures that you need to continue to evolve and grow, and your confidence in terms of your ability to execute and do the thing, grow as well.” (25:54)
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