Paul OneidYou've probably been told that training to failure is reckless. That's how people get hurt. That smart lifters leave a few reps in the tank to "train smarter, not harder." Here's the problem: you're not training hard enough to create the adaptations your body needs to handle the loads you're asking it to move. And that's actually putting you at greater risk
Paul OneidA client asked me how to stop his weight from fluctuating multiple pounds between daily weigh-ins. His assumption was that something in his approach was creating instability that needed correction. The actual answer: you can't stop it, and trying to is a fundamental misunderstanding of what the scale measures.
Paul OneidLast week, a client reached out about a multi-day conference he was due to attend. Seven in the morning until eight at night, back-to-back sessions, no gym access. His question wasn't about motivation—he wanted a framework for maintaining progress when circumstances made his normal routine impossible.
Paul OneidYou've trained for 16 weeks. You're in the best shape of your life. Your squat has never felt better, and you hit 315 kg for a triple in training two weeks ago. So naturally, you're planning to open with 305 kg at your meet this weekend. Here's the problem..........