Training Motivation For Glade

Toyoda

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Training Motivation For Glade

Or anyone else thats why I didnt post in the "other section"
I read this everymorning:

.. BY MARK TWIGHT The training we do is the consequence of an attitude. The attitude is the meaningful fundamental; without it no benefits may be realized. You must want (or need) to be where you are, doing what you are doing. If you can't pay attention or if you don't want to work hard, don't bother showing up to go through the motions.



Nothing is gained by doing one thing with your body and another with your mind. A bad attitude or unsettled mind destroys focus but our definition of a bad attitude doesn't necessarily bear semblance to general usage of the term. Rage, despair, insecurity and a host of other psychological issues can drive an athlete to work harder.

The bad attitude is the one that prevents the athlete from realizing his or her desires, or the state of mind that an individual refuses to accept. A “good” attitude allows and spurs the athlete to conceive and achieve a goal. Such a psychological state does not have to be positive or balanced; personal torment has inspired great efforts.


Confusion and questioning, anger and doubt may be fountains of creativity and initiative. What an individual finds dissatisfactory about him or herself is often the bridge to something greater. When combined with the self-discipline required to maintain momentum any motivating state of mind can produce an astounding work of art and action.

The mind – no matter how troubled – must be open because conviction about the inevitability of a particular outcome affects the outcome. Certainty regarding the righteousness of the current path can blind one to other paths.


It may also foster confidence in validity of one's actions; the consequence of conviction depends on the attitude with which it is held. Plenty of folks surf the site and conclude that they know and understand what they are seeing, that there is nothing here but a shtick, a “slash and burn” posture, without meat, or bones or results.


These passersby are balanced by those who look through that same window and recognize what the individuals here have accomplished through attitude and hard effort, and determine that the bones at Gym Jones hang heavy with meat. Some viewers are able to imagine what they might achieve by adopting – at minimum – the attitude and commitment expressed here.


Commitment, you either have it or you don't. Saying you have it means nothing. Talk – Action = Zero. The uncommitted rarely make it through the door. Those who lose their commitment are asked to leave until they recover. Stress and hardship clarify commitment: those who have it relish difficulty and intensity. The committed are aware and mindful every minute of every day so they enjoy the results that such rare dedication and effort deliver.
 
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Glade

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That's some pretty good stuff.

When I was training clients this time last year I could never fully understand each individuals will. Most would stop short. Some would persevere.
The people that would want to quit once pain entered the equation I knew they would always deal or try to deal with whatever it is about their physical appearance they didnt like. That the problem itself would never be gone because the problem was psychological.

I think with all the different bullshit life delivers us we always tend to fall back on what we know.
Anyone here with 10+ yrs of training will always go to that. It's instinctive at this point. It's familiar, it's refreshing, it's a place to which you can call yours.

Yeah well for sake of sounding like a friggin Animal Pak ad I just want to say that I did need a break and it was very refreshing. Particularly for my body and mind I suppose.
Today was the 1st day back in the gym and it's like all the little gay shit around me didnt matter. Not one bit.
Shoulder felt great, pump was the shit. Good to be back.
:cool:
 

Toyoda

Trusted Member
That's some pretty good stuff.

When I was training clients this time last year I could never fully understand each individuals will. Most would stop short. Some would persevere.
The people that would want to quit once pain entered the equation I knew they would always deal or try to deal with whatever it is about their physical appearance they didnt like. That the problem itself would never be gone because the problem was psychological.

I think with all the different bullshit life delivers us we always tend to fall back on what we know.
Anyone here with 10+ yrs of training will always go to that. It's instinctive at this point. It's familiar, it's refreshing, it's a place to which you can call yours.

Yeah well for sake of sounding like a friggin Animal Pak ad I just want to say that I did need a break and it was very refreshing. Particularly for my body and mind I suppose.
Today was the 1st day back in the gym and it's like all the little gay shit around me didnt matter. Not one bit.
Shoulder felt great, pump was the shit. Good to be back.
:cool:
LMFAO "Animal Pak" glad to hear it bro keep on keepin on!
 

thick

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i spread it out a bit for you. it was clustered as all hell lol. I will have to read it later now:cool:
 

FTW

Trusted Member
i spread it out a bit for you. it was clustered as all hell lol. I will have to read it later now:cool:
The grammar mod to the rescue!:D

T-hick is looking like a safe bet to win the Mod of the year contest.;)
You are the MoY sir, LoL
 

TenMan

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The people that would want to quit once pain entered the equation yours.
That should be the quitting point. Once you hit this point, it's nerves over muscle and injury is on the horizon. One should always pick a weight that will allow the completion of a predetermined number of repetitions in any given set. Training after the pain barrier is reached results in sloppy form, over-training and heaving and tugging movements.

TenMan
 

Toyoda

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That should be the quitting point. Once you hit this point, it's nerves over muscle and injury is on the horizon. One should always pick a weight that will allow the completion of a predetermined number of repetitions in any given set. Training after the pain barrier is reached results in sloppy form, over-training and heaving and tugging movements.

TenMan
Wuz up Ten How ya been brutha???
 

Glade

Trusted Member
That should be the quitting point. Once you hit this point, it's nerves over muscle and injury is on the horizon. One should always pick a weight that will allow the completion of a predetermined number of repetitions in any given set. Training after the pain barrier is reached results in sloppy form, over-training and heaving and tugging movements.

TenMan

Negative and misinterpreted TM.
I'm talking about drive and pushing ones self into a place that's uncomfortable and scary.
It's crossing boundries and some people just will not go there. They get nervous or lazy or whatever...

Deffinately not me making them do 30's when they should be doing 15's.

-Just clarifying.
G:cool:
 

TenMan

Trusted Member
Negative and misinterpreted TM.
I'm talking about drive and pushing ones self into a place that's uncomfortable and scary.
It's crossing boundries and some people just will not go there. They get nervous or lazy or whatever...

Deffinately not me making them do 30's when they should be doing 15's.

-Just clarifying.
G:cool:
Gotcha!:)

TenMan
 

TenMan

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Wuz up Ten How ya been brutha???
...Still screwing around trying to get my back fixed...lol!! I started with a pain management doctor...so far, so good. He's been treating me with acupuncture/electrical muscle stimulation, injections of numbing agents + corticosteroids and he got me off the vicodin (norco 10 mg bombs) and switched me to Ultram. I feel about 40% less pain that before I've seen this guy...it's wonderful!!! Getting off the vicodin has been really good. That shit controls the pain real good, but turns you into a tub-o-shit physically and mentally. With further treatments, I should see more improvement. In fact, i felt so good today and only had minor back pain ...so today I mowed the lawn. This was a big step for me!:)

I saw the post about your mother...hang tough buddy and may the good Lord look over her.:(

TenMan
 
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