TRAINING FOR MEN OVER 50 (part II)
THE FIRST KEY
A Mental Detail:
What is an attitude? How do you explain it in tangible terms to understand it perfectly? In psychology, an attitude refers to beliefs, feelings, and behaviors toward a particular person, object, thing, or situation. Simply put, attitude is an inner feeling that influences or is responsible for the way we act.
I once gave an illustration to my friend while I was teaching him about attitude A few years ago to let him know how the mindset affects our actions. I asked him What would he have done if he had driven and been hit by another vehicle. Go inside Note that no one was injured, and very little damage to the vehicle. After some back and forth in an attempt to understand the hypothetical situation, He agreed that the offender would have to pay for damages in one direction or another Other - Appropriate response. Then I asked what he would do if A criminal got out of his car, and it turned out that it was me it provoked. A much different response, a nicer response that I have to say I was a bit Flattered by. We agreed that he might let me go or get minimal Compensation because he knew me and there was no substantial damage To their vehicle. Then I asked them the difference between a random offender and to me; After all, we are both human. The difference was that they knew me. they There is a certain thinking (inner feeling) towards me. The attitude you have Changes the way you deal with the situation, which changes the outcome.
Our mindset is critical in everything we do, and you will need to win Approach if you are going to make strength training a part of your lifestyle. You need to know why you chose to pursue this goal and how to maintain it. Phycologist James Allen stated that “a person cannot go inside and stand still No. "Is the law that a man can not be standing in and traveling outside. This may sound confusing at first so let me repeat this in a different way. You can not hope to achieve much in life if you are not willing to change Your mind. It is best to work on your "inner feeling". First. Then Over time, the external actions correspond to the internal thoughts.
Let me help you build the right attitude and develop positive thinking towards your success in strength training.
Why do you want to practice? I find it obligatory to ask, "Why do you want to practice?" You have to ask yourself this question; I believe you will be more honest with yourself, "Why am I doing this?". This simple question is essential and should be asked every time you start something new.
You need to know why you want to practice. This question is your driving force, your first and immediate fuel for the journey of life ahead. This is a factor that will always help you when you are tired and want to quit. There is a saying, "Whenever you think of quitting, remember why you started in the first place." If you started for no solid reason, then stopping work will be inevitable when you face the smallest challenges in your journey.
It reminds me of a girlfriend I had in my high school years. She was a beautiful girl, but she ate a lot of shit (sorry about the language, but it's true). She was in good shape at the time, but I wanted to help her stay healthy because I knew she was heading in the wrong direction. So I begged and begged her to come with me to the gym and try it. After much persuasion, she decided to let it go just to silence me. I would be lying if I said that our relationship was perfect, and in time I realized this good look A girl has no meaning when that girl endangers you. As you can probably guess, we broke up after five months of being together. The irony of the story is that I've never seen her in that gym. And yes, it may have been because she did not want to deal with us meeting in those awkward corridors and encounters, but I really think it's because she lacks a conviction. Her reasons for going focused on what I wanted, and when I was out of the picture, she had none.
Your conviction breeds self-motivation that you need to launch yourself into something new. Do not worry if you start this journey, and a little hard to commit every day. There is a nice little trick that your brain uses on you when you do something enough times; It goes like this: you want to do something quite challenging; You start with some motivation that you only have to find out the more you do it the easier it gets. The consistency of performing the same task builds a small section in your brain that lets you know it's time again. And the best part is, your brain will reward you with dopamine, also known as the hormone "feel good," every time you finish a task.
Make time for training: Strength training coach Bobby Maximus said, "A lot of the training discussion focuses on training and nutrition, but one of the biggest obstacles people have when it comes to training is finding enough time. Time management seems to be the biggest determinant of a person's success in any given training program. "
I do not want to assume that you have a lot of time or that you do not have time at all. Honestly, it does not matter. When I think of time, I think of this saying, "If you want to do something, you will find a way; otherwise, you will find an excuse." Also, if it is important to you, I believe you will create time for it. Having gone through the benefits of training and deciding why you want to do it, now it comes down to spending time even off the air if we have to. Bobby Maximus went on to say, “I have trained many different types of people with different levels of commitment. On average, I am disappointed with the amount of time people are willing to commit. Therefore, I want to make one thing clear: time is not an excuse. The real problem is usually that a person is not dedicated enough or has poor time management skills. "
- High importance / high urgency: These come first and foremost Other. High importance / low urgency: Deadlines for completion can be set.
- These projects or achieve these projects and adapt them to your day, while doing Small quantities at a time.
- Low importance / high urgency: You need to find fast, efficient Ways to perform this work without much personal involvement. to plan, These are ahead of time so you can interrupt them as soon as possible possible.
- Low importance / low urgency: These are tedious or repetitive Tasks, such as filling. Stack them up and do it all together once Every week, either get someone else to do them, or not do them at all.
Plan your week with this in mind to maximize your work efficiency.
Set goals at the start: What is speed? Simple: Speed is speed plus direction. Make sure you understand the difference between speed and velocity. Speed alone is useless when you have no focus. Embark on a strength training program without the same goal. You need to set goals, understand what you are aiming to achieve. Without goals, you can not measure progress and you can get tired and tired along the way at any point. Also, if you have clear milestones in place, it will increase your motivation every time you go through one of those milestones. One of the best motivations is proven success, so use that to your advantage.
Many people ignore and underestimate the value of using social support. Social support from other men undergoing a strength training program can be a great fund for beginners and even experienced trainees looking for people to share their success with. Having people like you around you makes it much easier to convey emotions, questions, struggles and accomplishments. With the support of others who are in a position similar to yours, you will not fail or swell because the group does not allow you!
There are many ways to join a group, but accessing people in person can be a little intimidating. A great way to get around this is to become part of a community through social media. My recommendation is Facebook. Here you will find millions of groups around the world and hundreds that share the same goals as you. Just join them; Simply enter the search bar and type in what you are looking for. Maybe you are not the type of guy on social media, so another great way is to sign up for a gym; You can connect with other men over the age of 50 for social support. The struggles of others will allow you to be not alone.
On the other hand, their success stories will serve as sources of inspiration and let you know that your goal of adopting a strength training program is achievable. This will make your mind clear about any doubt you have in strength training. I urge you not to underestimate the importance of friendship.
You can also complete training with a team or even hold friendly competitions to inspire and arouse passion among the team. Studies have shown that friendly games help people work harder. It definitely refers to me. Friends have told me that sometimes I can be a little too competitive (especially in board games).
When the carrier comes in: you may get tired along the line, that's the truth. You may find yourself getting tired with all the hard work or not getting the results you want. When you feel you are not getting the results you want, retirement (though easy) is the worst option. Take a break, check your plan, and make sure you are not expecting so much in a short time or that you are expecting a result completely out of the box. This false judgment is common among people, but I want you to understand that life is a marathon, not a sprint. You need to prepare for the long hall and take it all in a few steps. If you are experiencing pain, you may need to lose the weight you are training or reduce the number of repetitions or sets. It is better to move slowly and steadily than in a hurry and burn fast.
Do not compare yourself to others: there is a saying "Comparison is a thief of joy." You may find yourself in a situation similar to this: you have done your faithful in your training program and see results along the way, which makes you feel good, but you run into your friend who started at the same time as you and you saw then he progressed more, you start to get frustrated and discouraged. And even though you were happy with yourself just a moment ago, everything fades away when you see something better.
Social comparison is typical to some extent. According to some studies, comparing yourself to others can be a vital source of motivation and guidance. Our culture is littered with messages about what someone should aspire to be, but unfortunately, those messages are not always reasonable or realistic. Instead of comparing apples to apples, we compare oranges with apples.
The man with the black abdominal muscles you compare with has probably inherited a different body type from your own, so he builds muscle more easily or burns fat faster. The photos or success stories you see that people share online and offline are often filtered to look perfect. Constantly making unrealistic comparisons between yourself and others can leave you with feelings of failure and hurt your self-worth. The comparison also makes you focus more on others rather than yourself, making you feel like you are not doing enough. Remember, this journey is for you and no one else. When you begin to worry about not achieving what the other guy has, you are motivated by an inner feeling that can turn into anxiety and self-doubt. Moreover, comparing with others can adversely affect your relationships with friends and friends in training. Jealousy of each other's accomplishments makes it almost impossible to support each other and really celebrate when it comes to milestones.
Entertaining strains in your training to do the same thing, over and over again, can be tedious and tedious. You need to spice up your game for some entertainment in your training. Our brain naturally craves strains. If you did the same old workout, you might want to consider stretching yourself. Think about some wild ideas that sound appealing and safe to you. You might want to start with sports as a hobby. See if you can find a place to rent kayaks and look for local outdoor clubs that you can go kayaking with a few others. Whatever you decide to do about it, make sure it is safe for you.
Even if your new workout does not turn out to be very challenging, give yourself some time to adjust to the last activity your body is suffering from.
Doing the same thing, over and over again, can be tedious and tiring. You need to spice up your game for some entertainment in your training. Our brain naturally craves strains. If you did the same old workout, you might want to consider stretching yourself. Think about some wild ideas that sound appealing and safe to you. You might want to start with sports as a hobby. See if you can find a place to rent kayaks and look for local outdoor clubs that you can go kayaking with a few others. Whatever you decide to do about it, make sure it is safe for you.
Even if your new workout does not turn out to be very challenging, give yourself time to adjust to the last activity your body is suffering from.
We all tend to be aware of the concept of discipline, but only a few of us really understand what it is all about. Successful people exercise discipline on a daily basis. It is vital to all of us, and without it there would be chaos everywhere. Self-discipline is a form of freedom, freedom from fatigue and laziness, freedom from the demands and expectations of others, freedom from trying to satisfy others at the expense of your comfort, freedom from doubts and fears, release from instant gratification, and many other things. To train effectively and achieve maximum results, you must show discipline. It takes a lot of strength, not giving in to something you crave. It also takes a lot of discipline to save time to practice and be consistent with yourself.
Mike Boyle once gave an analogy about training, "Training is like farming. You do all these things today that you can not see producing a result in the hope of future returns.
You plant the seeds, drink and fertilize and scare the birds, all in the hope that one day some small green shoots will come through the soil. "You do not plant semen today and expect to see results that day; the results are internal for a while. It's the same with strength training. It takes time. When these shots start to appear, it's when someone who hasn't seen you for a while tells you how great you look or asks You if you lose weight. When you examine yourself in the mirror every day, you may not notice anything significant for a month or two, but with patience and consistency, the results start to show. You feel healthier; your muscles become more visible, you become faster, stronger and fit And life looks a little better.
Anything with an expensive reward is done by someone. Do you know why people do different jobs where we all do the same thing, even the very efforts? Take for example waste collectors. As I am sure you all know, the job of a waste collector is to walk around the allotted area and collect the waste for residential, commercial, industrial or other. A rather thankless job that requires a strong stomach, if you know what I mean. So why would anyone offer their time to do such hard work? That's because they get paid - a pretty generous amount. In the UK, waste collectors can earn up to £ 45,000 a year, depending on location. For reference, this is a sum of $ 62,500 in the US; All they need is a degree. With these salaries, there will never be a shortage of waste collectors, regardless of the job itself. Getting rewarded for hard work is a strong incentive and motivation. I want you to use this powerful motive the next time you cross a milestone, even if it is small. Reward yourself by doing something you love, and I promise you the personal drive will go through the roof.
How can you apply this technique to motivate yourself? One way you can do this is to give a sum of money each month to someone; It could be anyone you trust who will hold your money. For every month you are loyal to your training sessions, you get your money back and spend it on a reward like tourism or something you wanted to buy. But if you fail to meet, the one who holds your money gives it, perhaps to your wife or children, as out-of-pocket expenses. Or you can design one way yourself. However, you decide to do so, it is an effective motivator when there is an incentive at stake. I hope you now have an idea of the mental strength it takes to embark on this journey. At first it will take some willpower, but if you can withstand the early storm, you are likely to have sun later.
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