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The best way to look fit?

Move.
Don’t just stop at the gym, use what you build there.

I used to work out just to build muscle and stay lean.

But after doing this for many years, I guess I matured and my goals started changing a lot.

I became much more interested in using the gym to build strength and mobility, so that I could try new activities and do things I enjoy.

And guess what happened next? I built more muscle and became leaner.

Once I decided to work toward something more meaningful, I got it all.

It’s something you may have experienced when you stopped chasing money, success, or relationships.
Fitness is no different.
Do what matters, what’s good for you, and you’ll get all the side benefits that come with it.

So stop trying to work backward, and read on to learn how to become truly fit and athletic. 💪

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1. Bodyweight Strength at home (made simple).

Bodyweight strength training is mandatory.

Because in your daily life, the heaviest weight you usually have to carry is your own, whether you run, jump, climb stairs, or simply get up.

And when you do carry an external weight, it is seldom in a linear movement or from a textbook position.

While lifting weights offers a straightforward and easily scalable way to develop strength, it should build upon a bodyweight strength foundation.

That doesn’t mean you should not use equipment; on the contrary, you will need it in most cases.

What it means is that you should perform exercises where the resistance is created by your own bodyweight and the focus is on movement. This usually requires coordination and proper core engagement.

A good way to do this as a beginner is to make your warm-ups and cool-downs strictly bodyweight-based.

This video shows how you can build an important bodyweight strength foundation with home equipment.

2. Build the legs of an athlete.

One kettlebell, 5 exercises for powerful and athletic legs. 🦵

The last one is especially important if you’re a runner with shin splints.

I like single leg exercises as they usually add a balance component and allow you to train smaller muscles and connective tissue.

This not only contributes to better leg shape and aesthetics, but more importantly, it improves your functional strength and considerably reduces your risk of injury.

Bonus point: they require less weight than double leg exercises. This means you can have less or smaller equipment and you can do them at home.

In my opinion, this is a perfect morning workout to boost your energy before going to work.

3. Tips

This mistake is hurting your consistency.

If you struggle with motivation and feel like skipping a workout, one of the most tempting yet worst things you can tell yourself is this: “One workout makes no difference.”

If that were true, then 10,000 workouts wouldn’t make a difference either. Because 10,000 x 0 difference = 0 difference, right?

The truth is every workout makes you a little better. Each one is an opportunity to get closer to your goal.

So the next time you feel like skipping a session, it’s better to look at it this way.

And repeat to yourself: “This workout makes a difference.”

This is the proper way to correct muscle imbalances and/or regain strength after an injury.

Start with your weaker side and perform as many reps as you can safely handle with a challenging weight.

Then match this with your stronger side. Do not do more even if it’s easy — this is the key.

Your goal is to help your weaker side catch up, so be patient. This is not the time to think about making your strong side even stronger.

Doing so will only delay your weaker side's progress and result in a larger imbalance.

I hope you found some useful tips and motivation in today's edition.

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Thanks for reading and see you next week!

- Nico

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