I decided to change my body because I wanted to join the military; I started looking at weight/height charts and physical test minimums. I quickly noticed that I was 50 pounds overweight for my height and couldn't meet any of the minimums for the PT test. I knew I needed to make a change or I would never be accepted in the military.
Now I can easily pass the PT test and plan on joining the Navy in the next year. Of course another reason everyone wants to get into shape is to look good to impress everyone else.
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How I Did It
I got started with P90x, and the first time doing this I knew I was in for a long journey. I was only completing half the reps in the videos and was completely winded! I lost about 20 pounds in 2 months of this program, but I just didn't have the motivation to do much since I was just in my house.
One of my buddies had been lifting weights for a few years, I decided to go with him to the gym one day. I thought I was in decent shape from P90x, the next day my soreness proved me wrong. After a full-body workout I could hardly walk.
Being in the gym gave me the motivation to rep out to failure on every last set. Seeing everyone else going hard and pouring sweat, I had to keep up even if they weren't paying attention.
Click To Enlarge. Being In The Gym Gave Me The Motivation To Rep Out To Failure On Every Last Set.
The muscle group that comes first will be the main focus for the day with about 4-6 exercises for that muscle group. The second muscle group is secondary focus with about 3-5 exercises for that muscle group.
TERMS YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW
Superset - Two exercises are performed consecutively without any rest.
Drop Set - Also known as strip sets, drop sets involve the immediate reduction of weight between sets with no rest. This will thoroughly burn out a muscle.
You have to push yourself. It's going to be the hardest work at first, but once you get over the initial pain and soreness it's all downhill from there. Always push out an extra 2 reps after you think you can't do anymore, that's where real muscle growth will come from.
Patience is one of the best attributes of getting healthy and in shape. Don't let anyone tell you, you can't do it, if you stay consistent with your training and diet, you will eventually be in the best shape of your life.
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