More Does Not Mean Better!

Why I’m only in the gym 45 min, 4 X a week, and why you should probably be doing a lot less than me

Why I’m only in the gym 45 min, 4 X a week, and why you should probably be doing a lot less than me:

I train 45 min, 4 X a week because I value my time, my recovery, and my results, and as a busy adult who works and has responsibilities outside of the gym,

I refuse to live in the gym just to maintain my physique.

Exercise vs. Activity:

Exercise is planned, repetitive movement intended to improve one’s physique.

Activities like walking, swimming, or leisurely cycling are not exercise.

The same goes for sports like golf. Exercise is categorized as strength or cardio.

Flaws in Conventional Exercise:

Most resistance routines are designed for only powerlifters or bodybuilders, and many cardio workouts are based on flawed assumptions or the unrealistic expectations of training like an athlete.

Most people are not trying to step on a bodybuilding stage or compete in a powerlifting meet, they are trying to look better, feel better, and stay healthy while managing careers, kids, and real life stress.

Mainstream Exercise Advice Misconceptions:

Common exercise advice often lacks scientific backing and doesn't account for injury prevention, especially for working people and parents.

Most mainstream advice is built around extremes, not sustainability, and it ignores the fact that the average person cannot recover like a 22 year old competitive athlete.

The Hunger Factor:

Exercise can make you hungrier, which is why spending hours exercising each week isn't the answer to weight loss. When you train too much, your appetite increases, your energy drops, and you end up fighting biology instead of working with it.

The Optimal Exercise Dosage:

For weight loss, you don't need more than 2 short, 25 to 30 minute workouts per week.

Too much exercise can be counterproductive due to increased hunger. More is not better, better is better, and a small effective dose done consistently will always outperform random high volume efforts.

The Key Exercise for Weight Loss:

Resistance training is crucial for preserving muscle mass, which helps maintain your metabolism and quality of life as you age.

Muscle is your insurance policy against a slowing metabolism, weakness, and loss of independence later in life.

Simplified Approach:

If you want to lose weight, focus on resistance training, whether it's with weights, machines, resistance bands, or bodyweight exercises.

Keep it simple, train hard, recover well, and let nutrition do the rest of the work.

Personalized Coaching:

If you're looking to drop pounds without excessive exercise, consider personalized coaching. I work with busy adults who want real results without living in the gym, and the focus is always on efficiency, sustainability, and long term health.

Global Accessibility:

Coaching is available worldwide; location isn't a barrier. No matter where you live, you can apply this approach and make progress without rearranging your entire life.

Feel free to join my custom training here only site and learn more about how this approach can work for you.