Every training session you do doesn’t have to be long or super hard or complicated. The body responds wonderfully to most stimulation you give it. Not every day will you time or inclination to go long or crazy. A couple weeks ago I had a few things to do and I wanted to watch the Gator game, which unfortunately went badly for my Alma matter. The boys in blue. It was however important to me to both train and spend the time with my family. It wasn’t a set in stone planned workout, but even a short one is a great boost to the metabolism and an opportunity to be used.
Bud's son, Noah, doing Table Curls
Two exercises alternated took me less than 10 minutes. That includes a warm up set of 10-20 reps each and four single rep sets each progressing to the “max,” (weight I was going up to) for the day. I did partial squats and barbell table curls. Each one works a lot of muscle and each one is a “strength rehab,” (exercise that lets you work an affected area reasonably heavy without pain to maintain or rebuild strength while you heal), exercise for me right now.
Many of you may or may not know that I inured my knee while running last year and my shoulder/bicep insertion while grappling. Both these exercises let me work the affected areas while controlling the range of motion and from angles that don’t cause more problems. Even if you’re hurt you can still find a way to train.
This quickie let me get those jobs done and rev up my metabolism without taking away from my life. Build yourself some workouts to use in a situation like that. Don’t be locked in to an unbendable pattern. Make the training you do and any of the other things you do fit your life. Make them a benefit to your life not a hindrance. You’ll get further with both your training and your life.
Want the knowledge to train for any goal or situation or with any available implement? Then I recommend you check out Twisted Conditioning II.
God bless,
Bud Jeffries
One Comment
I have too often let “perfect become the enemy of the good.” I like the emphasis on getting something in – particularly for those of us with families. Consistency has its own rewards.