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 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.
Nat GallowayMost people aren’t failing because they’re lazy. They’re failing because they’re obsessed with shortcuts. They want the fastest plan, the newest method, the six-week reset that promises to undo years of poor habits. And when it doesn’t work, they assume the problem is the program instead of the expectation. There is no easy way.
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.