I love inspiring others, I genuinely do. But, to be inspiring, the other person shall be ”inspirable” (pretty sure it’s not even a word). I often talk about my fitness journey with my friends, and the responses are pretty similar: respect, admiration, disbelief.
Guys, I’m not an alien, really. Below is a list of the most common reaction I get when I say, ”you can also do it if you want”. With a totally NON serious guide to handle those objections.
- I could never do it! Well, not if you think like that, indeed.
- I don’t want to become too muscular. Oh, thanks for saying that, you know, I’ve grown a massive bicep that only time I lifted a 1.5 kg dumbbell and now it’s too late, I wouldn’t want that to happen to you…
- I don’t have the consistency. No one has. Being consistent sucks. Much better laying in bed all evening scrolling down Instagram.
- I don’t have time. But you have time to watch movies, be on social media for hours, go for dinners, etc etc… (on a serious note: 30 min every day are also enough!)
- I don’t like weightlifting. Oh, what a catastrophe! There are only 2033094848957450928390483 more sports you can choose from!
- Gyms are expensive. So is healthcare and medicines.
Guys, I’m joking, really. This post is definitely NOT judgemental, just a bit sarcastic. I wrote many times about the struggle to begin, and be consistent: I know it all very well. Let’s try it again…
- I could never do it! Why do you think like that? What makes you believe you could never do it? Have you tried before? Why do you think you failed, and would you be up for another try, with a different approach?
- I don’t want to become too muscular. Muscle gain is INCREDIBLY hard, even for hardcore athletes. To gain muscle mass, one has to go through a rigorous nutrition and fitness plan, which involves lifting heavy weights for months before seeing relevant results. Every person is different, and you definitely won’t gain too much muscle mass, unless you commit your life to do it. Believe me, you’re not gonna compete for Mrs Olympia after a few months at the gym.
- I don’t have the consistency. Consistency is the hardest thing to have, in everything in life, not just fitness. This is why you need to look deep inside to see what motivates you, and if you want it bad enough to sustain the discipline it requires. Motivation comes from within, you own it, you control it.
- I don’t have the time. No one has: that’s why people MAKE time for what matters. 30 minutes a day are enough for an intense short workout: are you really really sure you don’t have those 30 minutes in your day? Think again.
- I don’t like weightlifting. The key to discipline is finding something you genuinely enjoy: I recommend trying many different things, before sticking to a plan. I LOOOOOOOVE weightlifting, that’s why I’m consistent with it; I also love crossfit, boxing, and calisthenics; to each its own workout.
- Gyms are expensive: you don’t need a gym membership to work out. It helps, sure, but all you need is some space in your house and a yoga mat. Sport clothes also help, but well, I did my fair share of workouts in a pyjama when I was all out… and if you’re an outdoor kind of person, go to a park, have a walk, have a run: your body is the only tool you need!
*no friends were hurt in the writing of this post*
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