Today, I’m going to issue you a challenge.
Before reading what it’s all about, I want you to agree to take part in this challenge.
You may be thinking, “How can I do this without knowing what it is?”
Here’s how…
If you’re on this site, I’m assuming that you workout. (If you’re on this site and you’re not exercising regularly, stop reading and start doing something! Knowledge without action is a waste of time.)
No, actually, not workout, that’s the wrong word.
I’m assuming you TRAIN.
The difference between someone who works out and someone who trains is seen best in this example:
Johnny shows up at the gym. Changes into his Nike Dri-fit top and matching shorts. Laces up his Nike Frees.Cues up his iPod.
He then walks out of the changeroom, into the gym, and thinks to himself, “Soooo, what should I start with?”
Martin shows up at the gym. Changes into a similar outfit.He even comes in with an iPod too.
But when he steps into the gym, he’s got something else in his hand.
A piece of paper.
On this piece of paper is a list of exercises. Each exercise has specific reps, sets and rest periods.
When Martin walks into the gym, he thinks to himself, “Let’s do this.”
Between the two, who is working out and who is training?
If you said Johnny is working out and Martin is training, you’re bang on the money.
When you’re training, you’re following a program.
Not some random program, but a program for your specific goals.
When you’re training, you know what you’ve done before, what you’re about to do, and what you’re going to do next.
When you finish a training session, there’s a real feeling of accomplishment and confidence knowing that you’re 1 more step closer to your goals.
But when you’re just working out, who knows what the hell is going on.
You’ll randomly choose exercises. You’ll probably pick the ones you’re most comfortable with, neglecting those your body needs.
You’ll do whatever # of reps makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something. You’ll then leave, possibly making gains, but likely not doing more than breaking a sweat and maintaining.
Sure, it’s better than nothing. And working out randomly can be good for you, if you’re deloading for a period of time between training phases or programs.
So that was a little aside, but something I had to get across, because I still see 90% of the people in gyms simply working out.
If you want to be average, join the 90%.
If you want to be one of the top achievers, look around you and do the things that the majority AREN’T doing.
And one of those things is today’s topic:
Here’s your Challenge:
Think of an upcoming training session, either strength or conditioning specific.
Pick one set, from one exercise and blow your previous results out of the park.
Some examples would be:
- On your last set of Squats, regardless of what the reps are, don’t stop until you know in your SOUL you can’t do another
- On your last interval, even though it’s only supposed to be 1 minute at 9.0 mph, go for 2… or even 3, if you want to feel like a KING after
When you’re done, report your results here.
Not just what you did, but how it made you feel.
If you’ve read this far, you’ve agreed to this challenge already, so not reporting back is a broken commitment, to me AND to yourself.
If it’s easy to break commitments to yourself, the worse your life will get, I guarantee it.
So take this opportunity to strengthen your commitment and follow-through muscles by coming back here and reporting your results when you’re done.
Now, here’s why THE MONEY SET is an awesome training tool…
Although we always do our best to train at a high intensity, the human body simply cannot go 100% all-out, all-the-time.
Think of each energy system and your central nervous system as separate batteries.
It’s simply not possibly to completely drain each battery, give them no rest, and expect them to continue to perform at a high level indefinitely.
This is an old-school mentality that has caused more injuries than any stupid circus-act exercise or fitness fad out being performed in big-box gyms around the world.
But what THE MONEY SET does is gives you a clear focus on where you’re going to direct most of your mental and physical energy.
[It’s a concept I’ve integrated quite heavily into my MMA Ripped 8-Week Training Camp]
Focusing all of your energy into this one set is like a powerful laser-beam that can burn a hole through a steel vault.
You might just astonish yourself at what you’re capable of, bringing your confidence to a whole new level.
So think about what you’re going to do, then you’ll automatically start gearing yourself up for one of the best sessions ever.
I can’t wait to hear how it goes.
– Eric
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