Most movements are practiced as wholes before the components necessary to complete them successfully have been fully grasped. The first problem with this approach is that when all pieces of a movement are practiced at once, it is harder to recognize where you lose control of it. Rather than repeatedly…
Consistency with fitness is not about motivation, but about routine. I have good days, I have bad days. Good days feel fresh, strong, and optimistic. Bad days feel clumsy, tired, and mental resistance. But the purpose is not to do it when I feel good, but to do it when…
When you hit a training plateau, it doesn’t mean your body has stopped responding to the exercise. It just means your form has stopped improving. When you’re going through the motions, you’re no longer paying attention, so imperceptible errors creep into every rep. Over time, these little things hold you…
Understanding how to start a fitness practice without feeling overwhelmed is simple once you have the right steps. Here are the first steps you should take: The first sessions often feel uncertain because there is no clear sense of where effort should go. Rather than attempt to model someone else’s…