How many times have you gone to the gym and asked yourself “What am I gonna do today?”
If you’re like most people that I see in the gym then you just go, lift, and go home and HOPE you’ll see some growth. If you’re just a little smarter, you’ll eat or drink something after, and if you’re just a little smarter, you’ll go in with a particular “muscle day” in mind.
Does this strategy produce long term growth?
Most lifters don’t see growth with this strategy and they wonder why. So they take supplements or try to find the right workout. Well this approach is WRONG.
The main reason people see stagnation and frustration is that they don’t lift with a PLAN in mind. Lifting without a good weight training program suited to your goal is like going to class with no textbooks, or trying to start a business without a business plan.
It sounds foolish when I put it into this context because it is. Sorry, the right workout won’t do it, nor will the right supplement. A good weight training program is several weeks long and adapts as you move toward your goal.
Would you trust a personal trainer that didn’t create a plan for you and said, “let’s see what we’ll do today”? You’d laugh in his face and ask for your money back. Yet so many attack muscle building with the same mentality. So here are 5 reasons you need a weight training program.
1. Knowledge from a Professional
Let’s face it, you’re probably no expert on how muscles work and how to train them properly. A good program is done by a professional. This advantage lets you borrow from their years of knowledge and experience. This will shortcut you to your goals.
2. Step-By-Step Layout
You no longer need to guess what you need to do that day in the gym because each day is laid out for you. You can only fail if you don’t do it.
3. Full Package
Any personal trainer will tell you that its a hassle to put together a nutritional plan, a weight training plan, and a cardio plan. Let alone trying to do this yourself without the proper knowledge. Gret programs include all of this for you.
4. Fits Your Goals
There’s a big difference from someone who’s 250 lbs and wants to cut and someone who’s 150lbs and wants to bulk up. A good program is tailored to a specific goal because you can’t chase two rabbits at the same time. It should also be customizable to your body type, metabolism, etc. You can see why the magazine workouts don’t usually work now…sorry.
5. Lasts Several Weeks to See Results
Your muscles don’t grow significantly overnight so short magazine workouts won’t work. Have you ever signed up for a four week personal trainer? Your program should guide you for months. You’ll be able to create your own when it’s finished because you’ll know more about your body.
To sum it up
Lifting without a program is like driving across the country without a map. Most people drive for their destination and hope their gas doesn’t run out before they get there. You know this is unlikely, so it’s time for a better strategy.
Happy Lifting and Good Luck!
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