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31 Days to a Better Body: Day 27 – It’s Okay to be Boring

We have many choices available in this country.

Take vaccum shopping for example. Do I want upright, cannister, robotic, bagless, windtunnel, HEPA filter, wet/dry, cordless, or handheld? All I want is something that will consistently clean my floor. Guess what? Most vacuums will give me what I want…if I use it.

The same with strength training.

There are so many choices walk into any big box gym and you’ll see rows and rows of contraptions. Then there is the question of programming. Do I do straight sets, drop sets, supersets, descending/ascending ladders, timed sets, speed sets, pyramids, etc.

Here’s my advice pick up heavy stuff and use good form. The only way to get stronger is to challenge your body and it doesn’t have to be flashy. The truth is the flashier it is the less effective it probably is. You don’t need (and, for the most part, shouldn’t use) fancy machines and flashy programs. A banged up kettlebell or a rusty barbell will do. It may not be as exciting as the shiny new program you just saw on TV but if used consistently those boring old dumbbells will work.

And success is never boring.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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4 Responses to “31 Days to a Better Body: Day 27 – It’s Okay to be Boring”

On August 30, 2011 at 12:53 pm Tamara responded with... #

“Habits” are a great way of framing it!

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- On August 30, 2011 at 12:54 pm Tamara responded with... #
  
  Oops, I was in a framed post within a post, so I commented on Day 25 instead of the correct one! I love this one… and I can use the reminder. Boring can be so effective!
  
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On August 31, 2011 at 2:55 am Miz responded with... #

Im boring entirely….and proud

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On August 31, 2011 at 1:02 pm charlotte responded with... #

I agree – I’ve seen too many friends end up with paralysis by analysis just looking at the weight equipment. Cardio is easy, you just run, right? But weights require some decision making. So I love this – I usually tell people the same thing. Just do it. Just try. So what if you don’t hit all the “right” body parts or have perfect form? You’ll figure it out as you go.

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