crazy4health’s BodyBlog

Feeling the effects of yesterday’s workout, a great “you did something” muscle soreness.

It was the first workout of the year and the first intense workout since I injured my shoulder. All I can say is “WOW” it was one of the most intense outings that I have had in a while. I hope you have felt that amazing feeling of being in the zone when energy, mental focus, and “take no prisoners” intensity come together in a workout. If you haven’t its hard to explain, it’s like when you get done watching a great action movie. Afterward you’re feeling unstoppable, like the biggest baddest M-fer in the world. You could go out and bench-press a bus!

While we are on the subject of intensity, I believe it is one of the main factors in making progress towards your workout goals. I have seen way too many people approach fitness and working out as a social event. We have all seen them, do one set of exercise and then talk to a friend for 10 minutes before doing another set. Maybe this is why people think they have to workout for several hours at a time. If your doing it correctly, you should be exhausted within a hour if not a half hour!! I have done many workouts that killed me within 15 to 20 minutes.

So as you begin your New Years training, go out with intensity. Don’t be one of the people who look like their half asleep, slowly going through the motions. Show some intensity and energy. You’ll feel a lot better and will make gains those other posers never dreamed of.

Hint: This works in other parts of your life as well. Those who approach life with intensity and massive action are the greatest successes!
 

Yours in Health

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