Welcome to a new week!
The last few weeks have been a journey of building powerful habits, mastering progressive overload, and recovering smarter. Now, as the last days of summer wind down, it's the perfect time to take that momentum and channel it into a strategic plan for the fall.
As someone who has been training for the last 23 years, I know that a great plan takes the guesswork out of your training and is your best tool for staying consistent when life gets busy. This week, let's create a simple blueprint for your next season of success.
Your 3-Step Guide to a Powerful Fall Plan
Don't overcomplicate it. Creating an effective workout plan is about setting clear intentions and committing to a schedule that works for you.
* Set a Specific Goal: Before you pick a single exercise, decide what you're training for. Is your primary goal to build strength, lose weight, improve endurance, or all three? A clear goal provides a compass for all your decisions. For example, your goal could be: "To lose 10 pounds by Thanksgiving," or "To increase my squat strength by 20% by the end of the year."
* Choose Your Training Frequency: Be realistic about how many days you can consistently commit to working out. If you're just starting, 2-3 times per week of full-body training is a fantastic foundation. If you're more advanced, 4-5 days a week might be your sweet spot. Remember, consistency beats intensity.
* Structure Your Workouts: Now, fill in the blanks. Here's a simple template you can use:
* 2-3 Days/Week: Focus on a full-body routine. A sample workout might include a lower body exercise (like squats), an upper body push (like push-ups), an upper body pull (like rows), and a core exercise.
* 4 Days/Week: Consider an upper/lower split. This allows you to train your muscle groups more frequently and with more variety. For example:
Monday (Upper Body)
Tuesday (Lower Body)
Wednesday (Rest)
Thursday (Upper Body)
Friday (Lower Body)
Remember to include your warm-up, cool-down, and a plan for progressive overload within each session. This intentional approach is the blueprint for lifelong results.
Quick Tip: Schedule Your Workouts!
Open your calendar and schedule your workouts just like you would any other important meeting. This simple act turns your intention into a commitment and significantly increases the likelihood that you'll follow through.
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