The Adler Blog

Yesterday was a great day in the gym, the owner got us a new toy: 150 lbs (70 kg) dumbbells! How is that for motivation? I can not wait to throw them around for a set of incline bench!
It also makes for a great blog topic, about the importance of setting a goal. Here at Adlertraining, we approach lifting and getting in shape like a business, meaning we have monthly and quarterly goals. These can range from squatting an extra 15 lbs or losing 2 lbs of fat, just to give you an idea.
Most people join the gym with idea “to get in shape” or “lose a few pounds”. This approach will not get you anywhere (if you need proof, just look around you in your local gym). You will need to draw up a plan with your 6 month goal and then break it down into smaller portions, I would recommend 2 week phases.
Every 2 weeks, you take inventory, which could mean you weigh yourself, test your strength or have a friend take pictures of you in the same light all the time. This will enable you to determine if you are really making progress or if you are”just going to the gym.” If you are not getting were you wnat to be , you will need to change something, such as eat more protein (tracking it with shapeupclub, of course), try to sleep an extra hour or go for a different range of repetitions.
Don’t be afraid to start now, as Ivan Turgenev said: ” If we wait for everything, everything to be absolutely ready, we will never begin.”
Until next time,
Scott and Maik