I mean that jogging is easy on the mind. Runners don't have to think. They don't
have to plan a program. They don't have to pick the best, efficient strength training
exercises and then put them in the proper order in an effective routine. Instead,
all they have to do is put one foot in front of the other.
But, and there is always a but, isn't there? That easy, no-thinking approach is
not going to get them very far. After ten days, there probably won't be much change
in their body.
And the same goes for those high-rep, low weight, machine circuit programs. No thinking
required, no results guaranteed.
However, if they had exercised their brain and designed a strength and interval
workout, they would have seen some startling changes in 14 days, or 10 days, or
even 7 days. (Heck, I've had guys swear that they noticed changes in their bodies
after only 2 days of strength and interval training).
Because you see, planning a workout takes effort. And going through an effective
workout of efficient strength exercises and interval training takes even more effort.
But you get out what you put in. That saying goes for just about anything in life,
especially for workouts.
So the choice is up to the exercisers in the gym I guess. If they stay in their
comfort zone, it will be easier on their body and their mind in the short-term.
But over the long-term, they'll probably drop out of the fitness scene as they find
they never get the results they want.
Or they can put in the short-term effort, researching the best program for their
goals. And with this approach, you get the long-term payoff of success.
Look into strength and interval training and see what the extra mental effort can
do for you. Using the Turbulence Training plan of an efficient bodyweight warmup,
effective structured strength training supersets, and maximum result interval cardio
to complete the workout will get you more fat loss results in less workout time.
Guaranteed.
Sincerely,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training