By April, I shifted my focus again: Get back in shape.
So that’s what I’m doing now. And if you want to get in shape too, it’s important to
understand what you’re aiming for. For instance, I’m 6”3 and 181 pounds. But that
doesn’t mean anything. Most common measures like the BMI are pretty useless because
they don’t say anything about your strength. To be honest, I don’t care about measures
or even my exact fat percentage. Instead, I look at my fitness and how it impacts my
daily life. When I’m in good shape, I can:
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Run 10K without stopping for rest.
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Deadlift, squat, and bench press my body weight at least 8 times.
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And do at least 12 pull-ups.
What’s that based on? My body and experience. In fitness, there’s no general rule. You
must find your own goal. To me, a person should be able to at least lift or push the same
amount as their body weight. That helps you to function properly in daily life. When
you’re in good shape, you’ll have more energy and focus.
Want to find your fitness goal?
Read books about fitness and health, watch YouTube videos, talk to experts, and then
create a program that’s for you—not a 21-year-old bodybuilder. Also, you don’t have to
lift weights. Find something you enjoy and challenges you physically at the same time.
The cold reality is that if you don’t use your strength and stamina, you lose it. But that
doesn’t mean you should neglect it. The same analogy that Zig Ziglar once used to stress
the importance of motivation applies here:
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we
recommend it daily.”
So if you’re not working out every day, you’re not doing yourself a favor. The quality of
life decreases when you stop working out. And stop looking for silver bullets to feel
better. I know, it’s not advice most of us like to hear. Exercising is hard. But that’s the
whole point! The easiest solution for a good life is right at your disposal: Your body. Are
you neglecting it or strengthening it?
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