The one thing in life you can control is what kind of shape you're in. There's no excuse to be a weak, overweight dad. None.
(Hell, there's no excuse to be a "strong" overweight dad.)
Don't mistake how much weight you push in the gym for your greatest wealth asset. Health.
Carrying 50 lbs of fat but still lifting heavy still mens your 50 lbs overweight.
2 points here:
[1] You alone decide what food you eat.
No, healthy food isn't "more expensive" than unhealthy food -- especially when you factor in the health problems and medical bills/medications that junk/processed foods will have on your health later.
[2] You alone decide if you workout or not. No, you don't "need" a gym.
You need desire.
And that desire is caused by the fact that your current situation is MORE painful than putting I'm the work.
Keep in mind...
There are a million resources online...many which are free, and some don't require a gym -- so your problem may not be an informational problem.
It's assessing your situation and schedule to see how you can make it work.
You juggle your work schedule, kids sports, watching the game, and time out with the boys.
It's a matter of priorities. Not lack of info.
If you need some direction, shoot me a DM with the word STRONG and I'll point you in the right direction.
Stop telling yourself bullsh*t stories and reach out.
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Don't be a little bitch.
Get in the weight room.
Do the hard things.
The exercises you want to skip.
Just because you're having a sh*tty week or a bad day or "just not feeling it"
Doesn't mean you get a "pass".
Thing is...
The weight room is always there.
It never lies.
It builds your "almost cocky" confidence
...and humbles you.
At the same time.
It breaks you down and builds you back up.
It doesn't give pats on the back or high fives.
But it does give perspective of what storms you're truly capable of enduring
...but only if you're willing to do the work.
Want to just "go through the motions" when you're there?
Then get out of the way.
There's no participation trophies here.
Participating only makes you good at one thing.
Not winning.
And who the he'll wants to live a life of losing?
"I don't have access to a gym."
You don't need it.
"I don't have the time to workout."
You can take 20 minutes out of your day to break a sweat and challenge yourself?
"If I owned a gym, I'd work out all the time, too."
Maybe. But you probably wouldn't, because your not even finding a way to get it in now.
Stop.
See, you need the ability to know whether or not you're being truthful with yourself.
Are you saying this as truth? Or are you MAKING it the truth in your own head?
One is valid.
The other?
Well, that reeks of passing self-accountability off to something else.
And that helps no one.
Not you.
Not your kids.
(You know they think you're a superhero, right?)
Start acting like one.
In order to get out of the hole you're in
...you have to find a way to start with pushing yourself "physically" AT LEAST 3 times a week.
The trickle-down effect from physical to mental to emotional strength is profound.
If you can't seem to do that, and you still find a way to binge watch your favorite Netflix series or continue to sit your ass on the couch and watch football on Sunday for 10 hours, while stuffing your face...
Well, then don't complain.
You haven't earned the right.
You may fool those around you, because your buddies don't want to tell you the truth
...that or they're just as good at passing accountability off to the lowest bidder.
(Misery loves company, right?)
Well, I'm not in the business of finding buddies, friends or lifting partners.
I'm in the business of making men better, stronger dads.
If you want help finally putting and end to your unhealthy habits, shoot me a DM with the word LEGACY.
And I'll help you build yours in and out of the gym.
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In the fitness space, strength is king.
It builds muscle, allows you to push more weight, aids in everyday tasks (like bringing 17 bags of groceries in the house on one trip), and actually is superior for fat loss than regular cardio.
I know what you’re thinking…
Doesn’t cardio burn more calories?
Yes it can, if you do a ton of it.
So if you were to do 60 minutes of cardio at low intensity or a moderate pace, you’ll burn a decent amount.
(I don't know about you, but I don't want to walk on a treadmill and stare at the wall for 60 minutes if I don't have to.)
What if I told you, you could burn calories AND get stronger and build muscle at the same time – all while keeping your metabolism pumping throughout the rest of the day?
Now I’ve got your attention.
Good.
Here’s 5 ways you can maximize your fat loss efforts without doing cardio.
[1] Get on a STRUCTURED lifting program. Going to the gym and just doing whatever you feel like doing that day will only get you so far. You HAVE to get on a program with some sort of structure that aligns with what you're looking to accomplish. Checking off the "I go to the gym" box doesn't mean you're going to get results. It just means yo go to the gym.
[2] Lift weights. HARD. The key here is INTENSITY. Don’t just go through the motions. Shoot to hit failure or just below failure on your last 2-3 sets for each exercise. One way to make sure you're training hard enough is to lift with a friend or invest in a coach.
[3] Take short breaks. No more 5 minute breaks in between sets. Stop scrolling your phone or chatting with your buddies. It’s a waste of time and brings your heart rate down. Ideally you’d want your heart rate elevated throughout the workout. Shoot for 60-90 second breaks in between sets.
[4] Add a strength-based conditioning exercise in between sets. A few of the guys that I coach online opt to use a portion of their break time to add a low intensity conditioning exercise to boost metaboli
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When the weight seems heavy -- do the reps.
What Carried Me Through My Workout Today
Train as if THIS is going to happen...
3 Steps to Be Successful:
[1] Silence you inner bitch
[2] Find your hill
[3] Take it
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Took to the hill again.
Today's #BullyWorkout was 30 minutes of:
Squat
Sandbag Carry
Hill Sprint
Row
Sandbag Carry
Hill Sprint
Pushup
Sandbag Carry
Hill Sprint
Crunch
Sandbag Carry
Hill Sprint
60 lb bag, 20 lb vest.
What did you do today?
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Sometimes you have to say "f**k it" and do something that you know is going to be brutal.
Just you, heavy objects, the heat, and a hill.
No agenda other than challenge your desire to quit.
Today's #BullyWorkout consisted of:
Legs, back, chest, and core -- with weighted hill carries done in between each muscle group.
For 30 minutes.
Followed by 10 hill sprints (no breaks).
Find a hill. Find something heavy. Get to work.
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Today's workout finisher. Swings and flips.
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THIS is my favorite time of year on the training calendar.
Not because of the pool or the beach.
Not because of swimsuits and tanning oil.
But because it's mid-day outdoor summer training sessions that REALLY allows you to see what your made of.
Here in Jersey it gets humid as f**k the heat is just an added bonus.
It always makes me want to tap. Maybe I'm twisted, but I love to hate it.
The feeling of sweat in my eyes and seeping through my sweat pants.
Breathing in thick, wet air that can be cut with a knife.
Being the only person crazy enough to sit in the sun and throw a sandbag around.
It's the heat that makes me want to quit
...but it's also the heat that allows me to stand up and say "not today" mf-er..
There are plenty of excuses to get derailed and side-tracked, especially in the summer.
Too hot.
Family events and barbecues.
Day drinking and weekend parties.
Not the right equipment
...(or my favorite)
NO HOME GYM.
The reality is, time waits for no man.
You're either improving and getting stronger, more muscular, and leaner
...or your not.
You must do what you can with the equipment you have, and detach yourself from these lies you tell yourself.
Look, if your SERIOUS about getting jacked and strong with the BEST piece of do-it-yourself home training equipment
...and don't care whether it's 65 degrees or 105 degrees
...then I have a KILLER Training Program that will get you in better shape than you were in high school
...and I want to give it to you for cheap.
All you need is a sandbag (which you can make for pennies -- I'll ever show you how).
If you want in, shoot me a DM with the word SANDBAG
...and I'll send you the link.
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