Stop “jumping From Training”: If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix It
“If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” How many times have you heard this proverb? Of course, this isn’t always true – Blockbuster Video probably regrets not “fixing” its model before it broke – but in the fitness world, this mantra is extremely true.
The “don’t fix” adage works when there are no arbitrage factors , that is, competitors are not competing for the same resources. One of the biggest mistakes newbies make is the so-called “hopping program”. They rush to the new program (marketed as “better through science (™)”, no less) faster than a line of hungry people rushing to get free burritos.
But it does more harm than good. Almost all programs can work. Consistently adhering to a “low-quality” program will take you much further than occasionally using a routine that you’ve heard is scientifically optimized for fitness.
Of course, if that – something went wrong, there are times that you need to correct and / or modify it – then you are doing. For example, when it hurts you, when you don’t have time for it, when it is unacceptable, because it makes you give up your favorite food, when the appendage bends in a way it shouldn’t, and so on.
With that in mind, if you don’t already have an agreed program, here are some sample programs to help you get started. Follow them faithfully. Don’t try to mix and match, or enter with your own variations. Remember, programs don’t exist for nothing.
- Initial strength
- 5×5 Strong Lifts
- JCDeen Hypertrophy Program
- Minimum Survival Curriculum (Respectfully Written)
If you’ve done downloading software before, pick one from the above and stick with it. Don’t hesitate to choose a different program, no matter how hard your brain tries to convince you to try something new. Give yourself 8-12 weeks and you will probably see better results than ever before.
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