My Strong Medicine

The adventures of a male nurse navigating through life, staying fit, surviving the journey.

Getting Results?

Posted by Sean on December 6, 2009

Are you wondering why you’re not getting results? Are you an avid gym-goer? Do you make it to the gym like everyone suggests? Getting there 2-3 times a week? And STILL not seeing the wanted results?

Maybe you’re seeing small changes? Just not the changes you were hoping for? Just not seeing results fast enough?

Maybe you’re doing too much of this while you’re ‘at the gym’:

socializing_090117_mainImage source: ABCNews

A little less talk and socializing and little more sweating and exercising go a LONG way.

It’s the difference between ‘going to the gym’ and ‘training’.

Stay focused and have a plan. There is nothing wrong with being social and courteous, but don’t make that your workout.

I’m just sayin’.

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5 Responses to “Getting Results?”

  1. Sean Dent said

    We have too much in common. I'm a big fan of supersets and kettle bell workouts. I just believe in maximizing your time spent exercising instead of wasting it socializing. IMHO

  2. Steve said

    Sean, I would also add that if you are working out with any level of intensity, you should not need to be in the gym for more than an hour. I'm a sociable guy, but there is a time and place for chatting. When I am lifting weights, I want to be done in 50-60 minutes. (Super-setting and working with kettle bells go along way to inceasing the intensity for me)

  3. Sean Dent said

    We have too much in common. I'm a big fan of supersets and kettle bell workouts. I just believe in maximizing your time spent exercising instead of wasting it socializing. IMHO

  4. Steve said

    Sean, I would also add that if you are working out with any level of intensity, you should not need to be in the gym for more than an hour. I'm a sociable guy, but there is a time and place for chatting. When I am lifting weights, I want to be done in 50-60 minutes. (Super-setting and working with kettle bells go along way to inceasing the intensity for me)

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