Exhausted
You know what the Yearly Reset is, right?
It’s where you start the year in the same place (or worse) than you did last year.
No noticeable results - no tougher… No healthier…
Still look exactly the same (maybe softer and a little duller and/or creasier ).
Weary and frustrated from spinning your wheels …
Why does this perennially happen to many folks?
Here’s what I’ve noticed over the last 30 years:
They overextend themselves.
They think about things like “the Perfect Programs” ...
You know the ones - the kind that have all the essential movements in every workout… Perfectly “periodized” ... Precisely proportioned...
They eventually exhaust their energy physically and emotionally…
And the chaos of life swallows them up like the Lightning Sand did to Wesley and Buttercup in the Fire 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 KNOW 100% you can do - and do it.
(This is why I’m such a Big Advocate of Streamlined plans… Not a lot of moving parts… Simple to begin and stick with …)
Who cares how “ dull” it is?
It’s certainly not more boring than being on the tiring cycle read more of frustration every year.
“ I swear this year I’ll finally [FILL IN BLANK WITH SAME OL’ RESOLUTION]... ”
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 glory as you look upon -
Your training log that’s filled with growing strength…
Your small kettlebells that are now sitting idle and your heavier bells are finally caked with chalk …
And maybe most importantly - you’re finally noticing differences in your body…
Muscle definition …
Tighter t-shirt sleeves …
Looser jeans and belts fitting better than before …
Remember - say “NO” to the Annual Reboot .
Stay Powerful ,
Geoff Neupert.