You know what the “Annual Reboot” is, right?
It’s where you start the year in the same place (or worse) than you did last year.
No measurable results - no stronger … No healthier…
Still look exactly the same (maybe bulkier and a little duller and/or more lined).
Tired and frustrated from making no progress…
Why does this perennially happen to many folks?
Here’s what I’ve noticed over the last 30 years:
They overextend themselves.
They fixate on things like “flawless routines” ...
You know the ones - the kind that have all the foundational exercises in every workout… Perfectly “periodized” ... Beautifully “balanced” ...
They eventually exhaust their energy physically and emotionally…
And the madness of life consumes them like the Lightning Sand did to Wesley and Buttercup in the Fire click here Swamp.
So, my friend, if you find yourself in this spot (again), how do you avoid it
Simple.
Keep it simple.
Pick the simplest program that you completely trust you can do - and do it.
(This is why I’m such a Big Advocate of Simple routines … Not a lot of moving parts… Easy to start and maintain …)
Who cares how “boring ” it is?
It’s certainly not more boring than being on the tiring cycle of frustration every year.
“ The plan this year: [FILL IN BLANK WITH SAME OL’ RESOLUTION] again...”
Pick your simple / low-effort routine of choice.
Set aside three 20-minute workouts a week on your calendar.
And get to work.
But not too hard - you’re an “ low-effort champion ” this year, remember?!
And then, 365 days from now, bask in your success as you look upon -
Your training log that’s filled with incrementally larger numbers …
Your small kettlebells that are now unused and your big weights are finally caked with chalk …
And maybe most importantly - you’re finally seeing changes in your body…
Improved tone …
Snugger sleeves on your tees…
Looser pants and belts that are finally on that elusive last hole …
Remember - say “NO” to the Old Cycle.
Stay Resilient,
Geoff Neupert.