4 common misconceptions that can kill your workout motivation and development
I have encountered some misconceptions about training. These mindsets really make many movers hit the counter even today and can degrade results to a fraction of a trainee’s potential at worst.
I describe these thoughts through two different, imaginary lighteners. As such, when they snuggle up to perform in everyday life. The two lighteners are very similar. They are the same age, they have the same amount of pounds to be punished. They are even in the same profession. But they are distinguished by one factor: the world of thought and the attitude towards these thoughts. Read on and think about what you can learn from them!
Thought 1 - A break means losing everything
"The work started well, but then there was a break for a couple of weeks, everything is ruined!"
The relieving number one is anxious about this break caused by the flu, rushes to work, or sometimes a simple lack of motivation. She is severely anxious about a workout. Increased stress also adds to the moods of the delicacies. He imagines that all the results of the hard work have been pulled down from the toilet bowl. We’re on the starting screen again, so what’s the point of even starting again when this always happens here? And when you get started, let's go with the food. When you can't train, how about stretching it with food. Whatever!
The lighter runner-up chuckles for a moment when the forced break comes. Quickly, however, he turns his thoughts to interesting knowledge about the impact of work breaks. He remembers reading that muscle fitness and endurance practically don’t drop at all during a 1-2 week break, and even a month’s break usually drops your fitness level by only 5-10%. He also remembers the miraculous-sounding muscle memory phenomenon, in which previously acquired power develops to a pre-break level up to 5 times faster than it originally took to get there.
He is also aware that exercise is often a kind of “trigger” for well-being habits. When exercise is regular, eating usually goes better. This information will help you prepare. He decides to consciously focus more on the implementation of the meal, such as planning meals and considering new snack options. Now it's easy to return from the break, the food is even better and the workout goes on just like before!
Thought 2 - Age prevents development
“I’m already this age, I can’t develop anymore. You should have started going to the gym at a young age when you got results! ”
Lighter number one is looking hard in the rearview mirror. The train seems to be going already. It would have been easy at a young age. In his mind swirled the comments of acquaintances and relatives in the coffee table conversations: “It’s this middle age, menopause and all. That condition no longer develops and the body solidifies, no matter what it does. Even metabolism is completely non-existent. Everything you eat grabs your thighs, buttocks and stomach! ”. He questions himself, wonders if it even makes any sense here, and decides to lie on the couch. It’s crazy that does a lot of work. Even crazier is the one who does the futile work!
The lighter runner-up also took part in this enticing thought game earlier. He then noticed an online story about the amazing results of 82-91 year old strength trainers. They had doubled their muscle strength in two months! If at that age it is possible, then why not me, much younger! He is more interested in the subject. He also finds a recent study that shows that much-talked-out metabolism slows down virtually no age at 30-60 years of age. He is also interested in increasing muscle mass. Here, too, a quick search brings inspiring information: It is not the case that muscle only grows in its twenties. Kappas, there is no difference in the growth rate of 18-40 year olds. And even those in their sixties have gotten good results with their training!
The knowledge inspires the lighter from the second tremendously. At the same time, the constant handbrake goes off, which at least subconsciously says that it is only fighting windmills and the job is somewhat futile. Now his practice is developing even more effectively than before.
Thought 3 - The importance of inner speech and a sense of ability
“I can’t lift those weights! This link will not work for me! ”
Lighter number one decides to go to the gym. He looks at the program he has printed. It advises you to do 10 sets of repetitions with challenging weights. First up is the upper pulley. For safety, he puts a pin on the pin in the mini-weights. He's going to make a move. The muscles feel a little. But best not to tear.
And I can’t do with that bigger weight, a complete beginner when I am!
Then it's time for a shotgun turn. He has asked the instructor in the hall what might be the right weight for him. The instructor instructed to experiment with six-pound dumbbells. He looks at the rack.
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