Saturday, May 31, 2014

Instinctive Training (Dem' Feels)



How do you feel this day? What's your mood, your attitude? What does the gym atmosphere feel like? It's all about dem' feels man! Honestly though, how many times have you stepped foot into your local gym/fitness center and just told yourself, "I'm about to annihilate this workout!", only to then proceed and then, well... annihilate that workout! How amazing is that feeling? Your endorphins kick in, tunnel vision engaged, and you're just wired, or as they say "In your zone".

Alas, if you have been training for an allotted amount of time, you understand the concept of instinctive training. We cannot always step into our workouts with the same intensity. Sometimes you lack sleep, slack on nutrition, or more commonly your day just ain't going your way. Let's face it, there's an overwhelmingly small percentage of us with lives solely based off what we do in the gym. It isn't our likelihood, just a hobby or interest if you will.

What can we do to combat those days that just drag? Train to how you feel. As I said before we'll never be able to just push and progress every workout, but we can make every workout count.

Save the heavy days to a time when you feel good, your body is primed. Your body will not lie to you or be shy about telling you when it's had enough. Digging yourself into a deeper hole will not illicit growth, but only keep you farther from it. You should always push yourself, but be mindful. That PR (personal record) can always wait another day.


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