Every time you perform a workout, you’re breaking your body down.
It’s true. The magic of muscle growth, fat burning, and other physical adaptations don’t happen in the gym.
They happen during the time when we’re NOT in the gym … especially, when we’re sleeping.
That’s when our body rallies the recovery troops and builds us back up so we can hit the weights – or, basketball court or golf course – the next day.
So, if you’re not getting the results that you’d like from your workouts, look at your sleep and hydration first. Those are the two most overlooked areas when it comes to recovery and being able to bounce back from training.
If you make improvements in these two key areas and don’t see significant improvements in how you feel, it might be time to put your nutrition under the microscope. Are you getting lean protein, fruits and vegetables with every meal? Are you including starches and grains in your breakfast or post-workout meal? Are you eating the correct portions? Many active people actually aren’t eating nearly enough food, which can sabotage your results just as much as eating too much.
(If you’d like me to take a closer look at your nutrition, let’s hop on a call so we can troubleshoot. You’ll come away with the two most important things to fix right away, and some proven strategies to get it done.)
Last but not least, what about the “Stress Monster?” Stress, and how we respond to it, is one of the most significant factors in determining our body composition and overall health. So if you’re not taking time for self-care – walking outdoors, a morning and/or bedtime of light stretching or meditation – you’re leaving your health and fitness to chance.
Most of us are thrilled with three solid workouts per week. But remember … there are 168 hours in the week. Your results are going to be determined by how you’re doing during your “Other 165.”
Your Friend and Coach,
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Train Smart. Train Hard. Train Safe. Train to Sweatt
P.S.: Whenever you’re ready… here are 3 ways I can help you:
1. Be a guest of mine for a One-on-One Fitness Success Session.
We’ll sit down together and develop a personalized plan to help you achieve your fitness goals. Just reply to this message and put “Success” in the subject line.
2. Join my 28 Day Jump Start Program and be a Case Study.
We’re adding a few new clients to our program for 28 days and documenting their success. If you’d like to work with us for the next month and be a case study for fat loss… just reply to this message and put “28” in the subject line.
3. Listen to my interview on FitPro TV
I had the honor of being interviewed as a leading fitness professional. If you would like to listen so I can teach you that if you have failed before there is still a way for you to reach your goals. You can watch the episode here www.paulfsweatcpt.com/podcast