My three paths to fitness
These three paths to fitness are something that I go over with every client in the first few sessions so that I can have a better understanding of what my clients need to achieve their goals.The most important part when deciding your path, is to be entirely honest and realistic with yourself. If you are not willing to do that then you should take a step back and maybe reevaluate some other aspects of your life.
The reason why I broke fitness into three paths, is because everybody is different. Some people perfer math while others perfer history, you get what I mean and it's not rocket science, it's common knowledge. So why not look at exercise and nutrition like we look at math and history. Wouldn't it make sense that some people have an easier time working out while other people have an easier time eating clean? to me it makes perfect sense, that is why I have the three paths.
Path 1: (The Gym Rat)
The Gym Rat has one mission: workout as much and as hard as possible like your life depends on it (because it does). Down this path is not very much healthy food and there aren't many diets. But that doesn't matter, the Gym Rat works out often and hard enough to make up for the poor eating. You may find this person at a Jewish Community Center on Christmas because every other gym is closed; besides all they want for Christmas is another callus.Path 2: (The Camery)
Yea like the car. The path of the Camery is just like the car: nothing crazy or extreme just well balanced and reliable. The Camery isn't at the Jewish Community Center on Christmas, but he/she probably didn't drink eggnog like it was from the Gardens of Eden either. The Camery is a great example of moderation. He/she hits the gym a few times a week and makes sure to stick with salad some nights too. A perfect balance that keeps the body running smoothly. You'll notice The Camery does a little bit of everything at the gym and always has on a smile.Path 3: (The Gardener)
The Gardener is essentially polar opposite to The Gym Rat. When the Gym Rat has a double stuffed burrito, the Gardener has the veggie wrap. This path is all about eating clean, clean and cleaner. Just the idea of fast food to The Gardener is probably enough to induce nausea. exercise wise, in general it is some sort of cardio. The Gardener isn't often seen in the weight room, check out the ab/stretching section to find them, but make sure you don't smell like pizza; you wouldn't want anyone to get sick.
If you are a member of Gymshout.com you will see that the site follows these principles. No matter what type you are it is always possible to get a positive score.
Also these types are not exact, I know people that are combinations between two or (depending on the mood) all of them. They are simple generalizations to help people figure out what will work the bets for them.
If you like the gym take advantage of it and kick ass in there. Or if you don't then maybe don't worry as much about that but focus on eat better, it might be easier for you.
Find out what works for you and take advantage of it.
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