14/09/2023
In today's fitness landscape, it often seems like having a chiseled six-pack or mindlessly lifting massive weights has become the definition of fitness.
It's crucial to understand that true fitness should be about setting goals and working with a clear purpose, guided by knowledgeable coaches or trainers.
If your goal isn't to become a
professional powerlifter or prepare for a bodybuilding competition, there's really no need to risk injury by lifting extremely heavy weights or adhering to extreme diets.
Even professional athletes go through phases of intense training before competitions, but afterward, they transition into a maintenance phase to lead a more balanced life.
As someone with a profession outside of fitness, you don't need to adopt the same lifestyle.
I've witnessed too many cases of people injuring their spines by attempting to lift weights that are far too heavy for them.
Achieving fitness shouldn't come at the cost of your health; that's not why you embarked on this journey, is it?
In movies, we often see actors with incredibly ripped physiques, but it s essential to remember that they're getting paid to look that way, and it's often only for a specific role.
After the movie is wrapped, few people get to see what these actors look like because maintaining such a diet isn't practically sustainable.
It's okay to draw motivation from these individuals; I've done it myself. However, it's equally important to recognize that your lifestyle and profession can't mirror theirs.
Personally, I maintain a body fat percentage between 15% to 20% because I value mental clarity and optimal performance.
I want to focus on functionality and daily movements that impact our lives - simple tasks like picking something up from the ground, sitting in a chair, grocery shopping, or climbing stairs-activities that allow us to lead healthy, injury-free lives.
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