Trainers Don’t Want You to Think on This
Had my first acupuncture experience the other day.
Piercing stuff! Haha *drumroll*
The doc looked at me quizzically and asked how often I worked out.
When I answered he shook his head in disbelief.
He repeated the question and I answered again.
“3-4 days a week, don’t have much more time than that to invest in it!”
You better believe those training sessions are jam-packed only with what works for someone on a limited time schedule.
Which is why when you’re surfin the web hunting for training advice you really outta do yourself this favor.
Look into the lifestyle / background of the guy you’re learning from.
Is his SOLE job fitness training?
If yes… you better believe he’s got a different world view than you.
Cuz see he gets paid to work out all day every day.
So he dishes out advice from that viewpoint.
Which doesn’t make it BAD, just means if you’re BUSY (ya know cuz you’re doing things in the world) it’s probably not practical for you.
So for me this ain’t my full-time gig.
I’ve got another biz (used to have 2 others).
Sold one.
Last year was best year of my life.
Traveled to Canada, New Zealand, Fiji, Australia and Carribean.
Wrestled gators
Dove out of a plane
Jumped off a bridge
Took up dance (now competing)
Moved to Denver
Active social life – met lotsa cool (and a few crazy) girls
The list goes on.
Probably not possible if my life was run by working out.
No thanks.
My philosophy is Spartan strength should empower you to live the life you’ve always wanted.
Not drown you in a whirlpool of endless workout tips and hours in gym.
What about YOU?
Aww geez Doctore you mean I’ve got to make my own decision?
Yup.
Do you want workout advice from a guy who lives & breathes working out 24-7 so doesn’t quite get what it’s like to have other responsibilities?
Or do you want focused training from someone who does not have a career or dedicated to working out because he believes being in Spartan shape should enhance your life not RUN it?
It’s not a right or wrong answer.
It’s a FOR YOU or NOT FOR YOU answer.
Depends on your priorities, commitments and what you’re willing to get out of this life.
The choice is yours.
If you’re onboard for #2 go here next:
Never Retreat & Never Surrender,
Ryan Masters
The Spartan Doctore
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist