To train is to develop a specific skill, using a very specific strategy to achieve a very specific outcome. For example, the specific skill is running and you want to train for greater endurance to run non stop for three miles (specific outcome). Therefore, you will begin endurance train (specific strategy) not circuit training, HIIT training, total body workouts or an aerobic class.

Compared to working out, there isn't a specific performance based activity you are accomplishing. Working out doesn't carry the same intention as training. Working out is for tiring muscles aka burning calories, getting a good sweat, socializing, fun, therapeutic and increasing daily activity levels. Check out the podcast for a deeper explanation between the two so you can be more in control of the outcomes towards your health and fitness goals

Time to stop focusing on the tip of the Iceberg and spend more time developing the body of the Iceberg! Developing the body of the Iceberg is where the transformation happens and most importantly sustaining the transformational work.

If you want to elevate your metabolism and not only obtain but sustain a physical transformation you must learn these principles.

Principles of training

Specificity

- Type of training done must be directly related to the specific goal of the training. Overload - The stimulus provided must exceed the current capacity of one's abilities to elicit an adaptation.

Variation - states that in order to continue to see gains one must constantly manipulate specific variables in routine.

The 5 intensities for efficient reps and sets in your exercise programming

Resistance

Reps

Rest

Sets

TEMPO Check out the podcast for more information!

The number one question I get from all prospects. But I help them out by asking them a better question. Once you obtain results, how long will you sustain them??? Ha! They don't like that one. Lol

What is grit?

The Mastery to stop stopping

The Mastery of delaying action

The Mastery of consistent progress

You can have the best system. The best coach. The perfect nutritionist or trainer but if you don't have grit, then all of that doesn't matter.

Information does not help you become healthy and fit. Implementation of the information is what works!

Scott St. Patrick is a talented artist reppin LA! He Lives a grit life battling everyday with MS but still Maintains health and fitness as a corner stone of his lifestyle!

Energy drains or gains come from five forces

Nutritional value

Adequate Sleep

Head space/ Mind Set/ emotional coping

Movement

Faith that whatever I am going through will be a lesson learned or i will get what I want

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The goal should be to pursue the lifestyle of health and fitness with the mindset of a marathoner that yields the aesthetics of a sprinter.

Instead of, having the short term mindset of a quick sprint to the finish (immediate gratification), yielding the aesthetics of a person who trains for marathons.

The body of a marathoner or someone who trains for endurance and workouts for weight loss maybe slimmer but will likely have a belly and a higher body fat percentage because they use muscle for fuel to exercise compared to Having a marathoner's mind set (delayed gratification) to pursue a lifestyle of health and fitness were the goal is for food to be needed as fuel to sustain your muscles.

The bottom line!

Working out for weight loss by doing endurance exercises uses our muscles for fuel instead of keeping the muscle hydrated and fuelled up to keep your strength levels up, metabolism revving and your athleticism improving!

Marathoners mindset aims for delayed gratification.

Sprinters mindset focuses on immediate gratification.

Don't go to the gym for weight loss.

Go to the gym to HEAL the body and create a mind muscle CONNECTION.

Go to the gym to strengthen your HEART.

Go to the gym to build GRIT to stop stopping.

Go to the gym to build MUSCLES.

But DON'T go to the gym for weight loss.

How to optimize your body and why it is necessary!?!?