It probably does depend on the person, but I think because these athletes have so much experience with training in general and they understand why they're doing what they're doing, they probably have some sort of mental advantage. And the fact that they decided to make the change themselves. It would be different if a coach simply handed down a way different program without any explanation or any new set of goals.
The Rogue challenges sound fun! And I'm with you on anything with a free T-shirt. I need to start paying attention to those.
This was great! I loved how you pointed out the mindset shifts that are necessary when you switch up your training. When your identity and ego are tied up in a certain workout style, it can be painful to make a change, but if you can manage it, you access so many more possibilities, and that's essential for making fitness a permanent part of your lifestyle. I'd love to know if elite athletes are more prepared for those mindset shifts than average people because they're used to mental toughness, or if it's harder because they've previously been so committed to certain training styles. But I guess that probably depends on the person.
In regards to the poll, my answer would be all the above. Haha I'm doing a 5K in August, and I've done several races before but I haven't done much running this past year. I've also been looking at some of the Rogue challenges. They have one where you run a 5k and then hit the bench with 75% of your body weight. Each rep deducts ten seconds off your 5k time. And then you get a t-shirt, which really sweetens the deal for any competition in my book haha
It probably does depend on the person, but I think because these athletes have so much experience with training in general and they understand why they're doing what they're doing, they probably have some sort of mental advantage. And the fact that they decided to make the change themselves. It would be different if a coach simply handed down a way different program without any explanation or any new set of goals.
The Rogue challenges sound fun! And I'm with you on anything with a free T-shirt. I need to start paying attention to those.
This was great! I loved how you pointed out the mindset shifts that are necessary when you switch up your training. When your identity and ego are tied up in a certain workout style, it can be painful to make a change, but if you can manage it, you access so many more possibilities, and that's essential for making fitness a permanent part of your lifestyle. I'd love to know if elite athletes are more prepared for those mindset shifts than average people because they're used to mental toughness, or if it's harder because they've previously been so committed to certain training styles. But I guess that probably depends on the person.
In regards to the poll, my answer would be all the above. Haha I'm doing a 5K in August, and I've done several races before but I haven't done much running this past year. I've also been looking at some of the Rogue challenges. They have one where you run a 5k and then hit the bench with 75% of your body weight. Each rep deducts ten seconds off your 5k time. And then you get a t-shirt, which really sweetens the deal for any competition in my book haha