An effective training program is more than a bunch of exercises thrown together.

Yes, it requires a great understanding of the human body. But it also means knowing the human -- YOU.

Here's what you need to know about the science, and art, of programming.

Don't concern yourself with other people's opinions about you.

When you stop trying to be 'just like everyone else', and start being yourself...

...that's when you realise that being different is a gift, not a curse.

You will only ever be as strong as the amount of weight that your hands and grip can tolerate.

This means you need to start focusing on developing your grip.

Your strength (or lack of it) depends on it!

Until you get to a point where you are no longer willing to tolerate something, you won't change anything.

This comes down to the rules you create, and the boundaries you set for your life.

It's time you look at what you will and won't tolerate from yourself and others.

Most individuals believe that motivation comes first. And then they take action after it arrives.

But what you fail to realise is this: Motivation doesn't come to you.

You go to it!

The "Win The Day List" is a detailed action plan of how to win with your health and fitness.

You will develop the confidence and belief that you have what it takes to succeed.

Not from false narratives, or your ego talking, but by proving it to yourself, every damn day.

Please welcome my first guest on The Wake Up Call, Rod Simpson.

In this hour-plus episode, we take a deep dive to discuss what it takes to succeed. Including training, high-level sport, a professional career, and maintaining family balance.

Rod also shares why he feels stronger, mentally sharper, and more motivated now than ever, at the age of 50.

Using a certain lifting technique because it feels good, or is easy, doesn't mean it's correct.

Your body wants to do what's easiest -- this doesn't always equate to what's best.

Make sure you choose the RIGHT PATH so you get the most benefit for your efforts.

If you want to change your outcomes, you must change your behaviour.

Understanding the equation of behaviour I talk about is the only way you can change your habits.

'People do not decide their futures. They decide their habits and their habits decide their futures.'

Things not going your way? Someone did something that upset you? World events making life hard?

"It's not fair", you say.

But is that true, or are you telling yourself lies?