Groundless allegations

 

You will lose thirty pounds in one month'

 You will lose three inches from your waist in twenty days'

 

 

 The naked truth

 

 When common sense dictates that promises and allegations such as the above are groundless, impracticable and unrealistic, just follow it!

 

Sometimes I wonder if common sense really exists. How is it possible for fitness adventurers to deceive so many smart ' in various respects ' people??

 

Is it despair?

 
Is it the lure of easy, no sweat solutions?

 

Or ,maybe ,collective paranoia?

 

Don't fall easy prey to unrealistic and overtly deceitful promises!

 

 You cannot get fit by passively exercising for few minutes each week. It's against human physiology and it's against logic!

 

To achieve substantial and tangible results in the fitness domain, you will have to perspire a lot. This is the only way! No short cuts!

 

Myth

 

 The ideal workout is one with x frequency, y duration, z intensity etc.

 

The truth

 

There isn't such thing as an ideal workout! A workout is adjusted according to:

 

- your fitness level

 
- your current form

 
- your fitness cycle phase

 

- your specific objectives: mass building, fat loss, max strength or endurance etc.

 

You have to adjust these three conflicting parameters to your reality!

 

Every workout, depending on the person and prevalent conditions may be effective and even commendable.

 

What really counts is focusing and dedication to certain fundamental, abiding, non negotiable principles and not agonizing over minutiae and exotic details!!

 
Some fundamental principles I have in mind:

 

 - consistency

 - persistence

 - exit from the comfort zone which means sweat, exertion, adversity, hardship and finally transcendence

 - a balanced programme with aerobic activities, strength training and static stretching.

 - keeping a careful watch over the caloric value of your food

 -a sound, supportive nutrition plan

 

 Adjust intensity, frequency and duration to your demands!

 

Remember: If you perspire more, you will have better odds! That simple!

 

Now,if you have hamster genes and can torture yourself for 60' over a treadmill just to burn 300 calories, that's OK!

 

Then again, if you are the awesome lone wolf of the outdoor HIIT, that's OK too!

 

The message is that both lone wolves and hamsters have progress margins which are proportional ' of course ' to their temperaments and capabilities.

 

It's on you to decide on which side you want to belong!

 

Chris Strogilis

 

About the Author:

Civil engineer with postgraduate studies in MBA and Marketing. christos@macon.gr http://maconwaterproofing.blogspot.com/ http://totalfitness-christos.blogspot.com