A close friend of mine recently tried out a well-known workout routine. I don’t want to name names, so we’ll call it “P90XYZ“. This program is a series of intense video workout routines that you’re told to follow along with on a daily schedule, except for one rest day. It’s obvious that the instructor and the participants are not new to extreme exercise or the program as they are all very cut.
Enter a skinny 160 lb – 6’1″ – 24 year old that has had very little exercise experience…
Do you see a potential problem?
My buddy dove right in to the first workout with no idea what he was getting himself into. After pushing himself through the 45 minute video, he promptly visited the bathroom and dropped to his knees in front of the toilet.
Although sick and extremely sore from day 1, he was sticking to the schedule. But day 2 brought an hour long video – which he only made it through half of.
Still determined to complete the program as intended, Day 3 was another hour long workout video – but he fell short yet again.
This pattern led to a loss of confidence, desire, and eventually health as he stopped doing any exercising altogether.
But what was the problem? He followed the program. He worked hard. Why couldn’t he finish?
Because the workout wasn’t made for him.
That particular workout program was not designed for his needs. That’s a main problem with most of the fad workout videos that are on the market today. They are designed for one type of person… not every type. But EVERYONE is different, and we all have different needs.
This is the importance of a One-Rep-Max based workout.
When you start with your One-Rep-Max, you have a starting point that is based on your current ability. When you add a goal and are guided through progressive, periodized strength training, you will always be challenged – meaning growth/progression (no plateaus) – but you have a program that was designed for YOU and will not be overwhelmed.
Needless to say, I’ve converted my friend to Fitness Revolution.
Because Fitness Revolution uses these techniques, it can help you reach YOUR goal, whatever that goal is, and whatever your current fitness level is.
My buddy has been on Fitness Revolution for 2 months and is up to 175 lbs and feeling great. He is motivated and is getting results.
Don’t let anyone tell you a personalized workout is overrated.
