The Gym

As a young man who just got into the gym, the goal is usually the same; become a beast.

But that hunger can easily make you reckless.

Six months in, there are no visible changes and suddenly steroids, androgen modulators and useless supplements start looking attractive.

You want quick gratification, quick muscles and quick validation.

But understand this, bodybuilding is a sport. It is not a measure of health.

The gym was originally meant to mimic functional human movements; squatting, bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying.

Today, many people go there mainly for aesthetics and attention. The culture itself can become distracting.

How people dress, how some men jump from one machine to another trying to impress others, the ego lifting, the noise and loud music, all can pull you away from the real purpose.

+ Have a schedule and train with intention. 30–60 minutes is enough.

+ Don’t ego lift. Your joints and spine are not trying to impress anyone.

+ Master form first. Then lift progressively.

+ Hydrate properly. Water and salt will help you more than sugary energy drinks.

+ Most people don’t realize fatigue in the gym is often poor hydration and poor recovery.

+ Fasted workouts can also improve discipline, insulin sensitivity and fat burning for some people. They are actually the best. This is one of the reasons why we prefer working out in the morning. Also, to tap into the optimization of the hormones being produced in the morning like the growth hormone and testosterone.

+ Eat a proper animal protein-rich diet. Make it fatty.

+ Take a break and rest. The body heals and repairs during sleep.

+ Fast occasionally.

+ Reduce stress.

+ Get sunlight and above all, be patient. The body rewards consistency more than desperation.