Staying consistent with training
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
I used to hit the gym three times a week until my fitness leveled out. Now, I stick to twice a week, which feels like the bare minimum to me, doing an hour of intense training per session. Sometimes I lack motivation. When that happens, I just fire myself up with some YouTube videos—those motivational speeches that go, “Don’t quit. You’re already in pain. You’re already hurt. Get a reward from it!”
If you look at the math, twice a week adds up to 8 hours a month. Even if you go three times, that’s only 12 hours. I honestly don't know how anyone can be so busy that they can't find 12 free hours in an entire month. Most people say they don't have time for the gym, but let's be real: it's usually just about avoiding a little discomfort. They want to look better and get twice as strong, but they don't want to deal with the work.
If you're only hitting the weights 2-3 times a week, you need to focus on compound movements. Stick to things like the bench press, squats, and deadlifts because they hit multiple muscle groups at once. There isn't enough time for isolation exercises, and frankly, you shouldn't want them. The goal here is to look solid, not to become a bodybuilder.
If you look at the math, twice a week adds up to 8 hours a month. Even if you go three times, that’s only 12 hours. I honestly don't know how anyone can be so busy that they can't find 12 free hours in an entire month. Most people say they don't have time for the gym, but let's be real: it's usually just about avoiding a little discomfort. They want to look better and get twice as strong, but they don't want to deal with the work.
If you're only hitting the weights 2-3 times a week, you need to focus on compound movements. Stick to things like the bench press, squats, and deadlifts because they hit multiple muscle groups at once. There isn't enough time for isolation exercises, and frankly, you shouldn't want them. The goal here is to look solid, not to become a bodybuilder.