My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal trainer to movie stars, former employee of Kathy Smith, and have over 50,000 hours of paid personal training sessions under my belt. Over the past twenty years I have been able to continually progress, stay consistent, and have a little fun in my quest to get in better shape.
This is not because he is something special or knows some magic formula, but because
I have learned some goal setting techniques and programs that I would like to share.
with you. Start incorporating them into your plan today and notice the difference
tomorrow.
The first question I ask every new client that comes to me is: “How long have you been
been in the same training program?” Without fail, most, if not all, say, “More than six
months.” They don’t understand why they don’t progress.
Rule 1:
Change your routine every twelve weeks: Your body adapts to exercise like ours
bodies adapt to taking antibiotics. For some reason after a period of time it gets
used to the same routine.
Rule #2:
Have a rest period between twelve week segments: Take a few days off between
twelve segments refresh you and allow your body to recover.
Rule #3:
Keep the ball rolling – there is disappointment after you have reached your goal. When you
Realize that you are going to reach your goal, start thinking about the next one. This
it maintains momentum and decreases the chance of disappointment.
Rule #4:
You need a carrot – you need a tangible reward for your efforts. You need
something urgent, something you have to have. Find it and it will motivate you
in the low times.
Rule #5:
Follow an intensity curve: Within the twelve week segment, increase your intensity
levels in your workouts. Start at eighty percent and by the second week you should be at
100 percent.
Rule #6:
Set one major goal per year: Set one big goal per year with seasonal goals leading up to
the big one.
Start with these and see your motivation increase throughout the year.