Nat GallowayEveryone talks about the pursuit of happiness, as if happiness is something you arrive at one day if you run hard enough. But happiness isn’t found at the finish line. It’s built into the journey. Training works the same way.
Nat GallowayOne of the most common expressions of ego in the gym is this idea: “If someone doesn’t bench as much as me, their opinion is invalid.” It sounds ridiculous when said out loud, yet it quietly governs a lot of lifting culture.
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..........
Nat GallowayI’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. Not because change is pointless, but because using January 1st as a trigger is usually a lie we tell ourselves. If you actually cared, you wouldn’t have waited. That’s uncomfortable to hear, but it’s true. Waiting for a new year isn’t commitment. It’s procrastination with social approval. It feels productive without requiring action.