2449: Training For The Fun Of It by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Enjoyable Exercise & Fitness Joy

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Episode 2449:

The article "Training For The Fun Of It!" emphasizes the importance of enjoying exercise and choosing activities that bring pleasure rather than solely focusing on competitive or performance-based goals. It encourages individuals to find joy in their fitness routines, highlighting the value of fun in maintaining a consistent and satisfying exercise regimen.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/training-for-the-fun-of-it/

Quotes to ponder:

"Why force yourself to do something that you dread? Who told you that exercise had to be boring and miserable?"

"I commend anyone who gets up and exercises in a way that they enjoy. Who am I to say what you should enjoy?"

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[01:38.000 --> 01:46.000] But for now, let's get right to it and start optimizing your life. [01:47.000 --> 01:52.000] Training for the Fun of It by RossAnemite of RossTraining.com [01:52.000 --> 01:55.000] Do you enjoy the time you spend training? [01:55.000 --> 02:03.000] For example, you may enjoy the actual training, enjoy the challenges associated with it, or enjoy benefits derived from it. [02:03.000 --> 02:07.000] What do you enjoy about exercise? What motivates you? [02:07.000 --> 02:15.000] I'd love to hear what everyone has to say. I am particularly interested in hearing what those from the non-competitive crowd have to say. [02:15.000 --> 02:20.000] For those in this crowd, I believe it is important to enjoy your exercise time. [02:20.000 --> 02:25.000] Life is too short already. Why not enjoy the time spent exercising? [02:25.000 --> 02:32.000] Personally, I train because I enjoy it. My competitive days as a fighter were over a long time ago. [02:32.000 --> 02:42.000] I am not training for a specific event. I train for the fun of it. I do what I want to do. I train in a way that I enjoy. [02:42.000 --> 02:46.000] The hour or so that I spend alone in the gym is a nice escape for me. [02:46.000 --> 02:52.000] I thoroughly enjoy myself during this time. I work very hard, but I enjoy every minute of it. [02:52.000 --> 03:00.000] And while I do spend time experimenting with different protocols in the interest of my athletes, I am not paid to exercise. [03:00.000 --> 03:03.000] I am paid to train athletes. [03:03.000 --> 03:11.000] These athletes and their managers or promoters do not care what I can do at the gym. I am paid to improve the athlete. [03:11.000 --> 03:16.000] That's it. My own personal accomplishments don't mean anything to them. [03:16.000 --> 03:26.000] Therefore, I include a fun factor within each workout. My workouts are fun for me, and if I start to become bored, it is time for a change. [03:26.000 --> 03:33.000] The workouts that I do this month will surely be different from the workouts I did last year, and the year before that, and so on. [03:33.000 --> 03:39.000] I always mix things up in the interest of fun. Perhaps I am working on a new challenge. [03:39.000 --> 03:46.000] I enjoy the challenge and find joy in overcoming the challenge. I will never work with a protocol that I dread. [03:46.000 --> 03:51.000] Why bother? There are so many ways to become stronger and better conditioned. [03:51.000 --> 03:56.000] Why not work with a system or program that you actually enjoy? [03:56.000 --> 04:01.000] Too many people in this world would want you to believe that their way is the only way. [04:01.000 --> 04:05.000] Don't buy into this nonsense. It simply isn't true. [04:05.000 --> 04:11.000] There have been successful athletes who have engaged in an infinite number of training styles. [04:11.000 --> 04:18.000] Almost anything that you do will work if you are passionate, diligent, and consistent with the work. [04:18.000 --> 04:24.000] Oftentimes, it isn't the individual workout that is most important, but how you attack the workout. [04:24.000 --> 04:28.000] How much passion and intensity do you apply to the work? [04:28.000 --> 04:32.000] As for the competitive athletes, your training is a job. [04:32.000 --> 04:35.000] You are training to perform in a specific event. [04:35.000 --> 04:42.000] There will be certain parts of training that you may not enjoy. It isn't a hobby. It is how you earn a living. [04:42.000 --> 04:48.000] When I'm training a fighter, I'm not looking for a smile. We do what we need to do to win. [04:48.000 --> 04:56.000] And please don't mistake this discussion to say that non-competitive trainees will not or should not push themselves at the gym. [04:56.000 --> 05:01.000] I no longer compete in a sport, but I still push myself as hard as anyone. [05:01.000 --> 05:06.000] The difference is that when I train on my own, I choose what I want to do. [05:06.000 --> 05:12.000] I do not have a crazy coach, such as myself, yelling at me to suck it up and continue. [05:12.000 --> 05:19.000] Even my most intense session is a session that I chose to perform. I am not being told what to do. [05:19.000 --> 05:22.000] I picked the workout that I wanted to perform. [05:22.000 --> 05:27.000] I must either enjoy it or will enjoy the benefits produced from the session. [05:27.000 --> 05:33.000] The fun factor is an important element to the workout and overall training program. [05:33.000 --> 05:42.000] Some may call me crazy, but exercise is fun. I'd much rather be in the gym than sitting on the couch watching television. [05:42.000 --> 05:48.000] Even the best action flick cannot replicate the adrenaline rush that I experience while training. [05:48.000 --> 05:52.000] In my opinion, more trainers should encourage others to do what they enjoy. [05:52.000 --> 05:59.000] The do it my way or else mentality is about as useful as thing into the wind. [05:59.000 --> 06:06.000] As Swiss psychologist Carl Jung once said, quote, the shoe that fits one person pinches another. [06:06.000 --> 06:11.000] There is no recipe for living that suits all cases, end quote. [06:11.000 --> 06:16.000] Jung was a wise man. His words can be applied to many facets of life. [06:16.000 --> 06:19.000] Unfortunately, many ignore his wisdom. [06:19.000 --> 06:25.000] I hear from so many people who are miserable while training. They dread their time in the gym. [06:25.000 --> 06:27.000] This is a huge mistake. [06:27.000 --> 06:30.000] Why force yourself to do something that you dread? [06:30.000 --> 06:34.000] Who told you that exercise had to be boring and miserable? [06:34.000 --> 06:41.000] And what about those who feel it is their life's mission to convert everyone in the world to train exactly as they do? [06:41.000 --> 06:46.000] Did they ever stop to think that someone else just might have different goals and interests in life? [06:46.000 --> 06:49.000] Remember the words from Carl Jung. [06:49.000 --> 06:57.000] I can't count how many times I've seen one exercise enthusiast argue with another simply because the two had different preferences. [06:57.000 --> 07:02.000] If you've been on an online forum, you will know exactly what I'm talking about. [07:02.000 --> 07:05.000] Internet message boards can really bring out the worst in people. [07:05.000 --> 07:07.000] Here is a common scenario. [07:07.000 --> 07:10.000] One member expresses an interest in bodybuilding. [07:10.000 --> 07:15.000] He will then be chastised by someone who believes his training lacks functionality. [07:15.000 --> 07:23.000] Both members may have desk jobs, yet one believes the bodybuilder will not be prepared for his daily elevator ride to the office. [07:23.000 --> 07:30.000] Perhaps the anti-bodybuilder also believes the other man will not be prepared to encounter aliens from outer space. [07:30.000 --> 07:33.000] Even if this were the case, does it really matter? [07:33.000 --> 07:37.000] Why waste time griping over such trivial topics? [07:37.000 --> 07:45.000] If aliens invade my neighborhood, I will have different priorities altogether, not my weighted vest and jump rope. [07:45.000 --> 07:48.000] If you want to be a bodybuilder, I commend your efforts. [07:48.000 --> 07:52.000] If you want to be a marathon runner, I commend your efforts. [07:52.000 --> 07:56.000] In fact, I'll commend your efforts no matter what you are training to accomplish. [07:56.000 --> 08:01.000] I commend anyone who gets up and exercises in a way that they enjoy. [08:01.000 --> 08:04.000] Who am I to say what you should enjoy? [08:04.000 --> 08:06.000] No one has that right. [08:06.000 --> 08:12.000] The only people that I tell what to do are those who pay me to prepare them for a specific event. [08:12.000 --> 08:14.000] Then, it becomes my job. [08:14.000 --> 08:18.000] Other than that, why not have some fun while you are training? [08:18.000 --> 08:21.000] You don't need to satisfy anyone but yourself. [08:21.000 --> 08:24.000] So, do what you want to do. [08:28.000 --> 08:34.000] You just listened to the post titled, Training for the Fun of It, by Ross Enemite of RossTraining.com. [08:34.000 --> 08:37.000] And I'll be right back with my commentary. [08:37.000 --> 08:39.000] We're driven by the search for better. [08:39.000 --> 08:44.000] When it comes to hiring, the best way to search for a candidate isn't to search at all. [08:44.000 --> 08:47.000] Don't search, match with Indeed. 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[10:14.000 --> 10:22.000] He said quote, almost any exercise you do will work if you are passionate, diligent and consistent with the work. [10:22.000 --> 10:24.000] End quote. [10:24.000 --> 10:26.000] This is absolutely right. [10:26.000 --> 10:31.000] When my students and patients would ask me, Dr. Neal what's the best workout? [10:31.000 --> 10:33.000] Which one actually works? [10:33.000 --> 10:37.000] In response I would say whichever one you'll stick to. [10:37.000 --> 10:43.000] Now this frustrated them to no end because of course they were hoping for a very specific answer. [10:43.000 --> 10:47.000] Like oh well now that you've asked P90X works the best. [10:48.000 --> 10:50.000] Or CrossFit works the best. [10:50.000 --> 10:52.000] Or Insanity is best. [10:52.000 --> 10:58.000] I would then make them even more frustrated and say also it really depends on your goals. [10:58.000 --> 11:03.000] How do you know whether an exercise program is actually working quote unquote. [11:03.000 --> 11:06.000] What does that mean to you? [11:06.000 --> 11:08.000] For some it means becoming a bodybuilder. [11:08.000 --> 11:14.000] For others it means just being able to perform daily activities without any pain. [11:14.000 --> 11:19.000] For others being able to live long enough to see their grandchildren walk down the aisle. [11:19.000 --> 11:21.000] So all programs work. [11:21.000 --> 11:23.000] It just depends on how you define it. [11:23.000 --> 11:30.000] For many an exercise program that works is simply one that they'll stick to. [11:30.000 --> 11:32.000] Alright that'll do it from me for today. [11:32.000 --> 11:34.000] I hope you have a great rest of your Tuesday. [11:34.000 --> 11:35.000] Thank you so much for listening. [11:35.000 --> 11:37.000] Thank you for sharing this show with someone. [11:37.000 --> 11:39.000] And I'll be back here tomorrow as usual. [11:39.000 --> 11:43.000] So I'll see you there where your optimal life awaits. 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