goals

When you've got the right goals in your training (and life), all the little things take care of themselves. Motivation is something that causes you to take action. Lack of action is essentially the result of insufficient motivation. You can’t claim to be motivated if you’re not involved in...

by Dan John Achieve your goals or eat Alpo! Learn about the three generations of goal setting, define your terms, and get to work. Here's how. “What’s Your Motivation?” Every time I write an article, I get a bunch of emails from people who want me to design a training program for them. I’d be...

Forged from the fires of Mount Randomness come 8 tips to help you get bigger, stronger, leaner, and healthier. A while ago I wrote an article called 7 for 27 5 in honor of my 27th birthday where I shared seven random thoughts and training tips. At the end of that article I stated that my goal...

Aging doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. For many, the thought of growing older comes with fears of health decline, loss of physical abilities, and emotional changes. But what if I told you that embracing travel and outdoor adventures could be your secret weapon against the fears of...

You have fitness goals. Some might be near-term, like losing two pounds this month. Others might be long shots, like competing in your first marathon next year. Regardless, your goals aren’t likely to happen if you aren’t holding yourself accountable. To be sure, accountability can be hard to...

Many of us started out documenting our fitness transformation journey with a little notebook detailing every set, rep, and weight achieved during each gym session, but as the novelty wore off, we felt like we had a pretty good idea of how to proceed and ditched our written logs in favor of a...

We all have cravings right? When we are dieting, they are even more apparent. Why does our brain immediately want us to go grab some chips, cookies, or ice cream when we start to get lean and see our abs?! Cravings don’t just appear when you start dieting; they are a very real thing every day...

Are you tired of hitting a plateau in your fitness routine? Do you need help staying motivated and consistent in your workouts? Are you unsure if you’re performing exercises correctly or safely? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to consider working with a personal...

Q: How important is stretching to a weightlifter? A: To some extent it depends on the individual, a statement that applies to any fitness pursuit. Basically, the training protocol you implement needs be something that will accomplish your goals. Even so, most lifters don’t have crystalline...

Creating workout goals feeds motivation. But when you set your sights too high and have no clear plan of attack, those goals can become intimidating and demotivating forces—especially when you’re not making progress as quickly as you hoped. GET SMART A way to avoid being overwhelmed when...

ro-Metabolic” is a term I’m coining for the foundation of my diet philosophy here at Train. Eat. Live. #prometabolic (ha, just kidding. But not really). The result? You’ll be working WITH your body making your fitness goals much easier to achieve while setting yourself up to live a ‘truly’...

If you’re an old-time lifter like me, then chances are you’ve fallen into this pitfall. If you’re a younger lifter, I’m sure you’ll fall into this trap several times throughout your lifting career. I’m talking about the pitfall of progressive overload, and it works like this: The Progressive...

What Is Hyperbolic Discounting? As humans, we like to believe we are well informed, forward-thinking, and consistent in our preferences. Unfortunately for us, many scientific studies have shown this simply isn’t true—we almost always prefer immediate gratification even when the future reward...

Setting goals is a behavioral philosophy that dates back to ancient Greek civilizations. Aristotle and Plato believed "purpose can incite action," which is an undeniable truth about what drives humans to achieve new heights (1). However, goal setting is most effective when it's done in a "SMART"...

The only way to cross a finish line is to first find your way to the starting line. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to drag yourself to the starting line. But, in order to break through that tape at the finish line, and raise your hands in victory, you have to start somewhere. The finish...

by Jenn Sinrich Vacation is a time many people look forward to all year long; an opportunity to finally relax and let loose. And for most people, this involves a little flexibility with certain aspects of their everyday routines—particularly in the food and exercise departments. Often, vacation...

The new year comes with a fresh start for all. From ridding unhealthy habits like late-night snacking or negative self-talk to setting a long-desired PR goal. It’s a time to incorporate some healthy habits to help you refocus and become a better version of yourself. Dr. Robin B, a Los...

This Guide Teaches You: How to build muscle regardless of your age. About age-specific workout challenges, and how to overcome them. The steps required to improve your post-40 physique. How to modify the major muscle building exercises to reduce wear and tear on the body. Table of Contents...

Many of you are likely beginning exercise programs to get in shape or lose some body fat. And, as the age-old saying goes, your weight loss goals will be approximately 80% diet and 20% gym efforts. Let that sink in. Your results will be predominately driven by your dietary habits – not how much...

When I was young, most of my role models were professional athletes. I marveled over Shaquille O'Neal's dominance on the basketball court and was constantly in awe watching Ken Griffey Jr. effortlessly swing a baseball bat. Both of those superstars made their challenging craft look so easy...