
Tips to maximize performance in the gym.
1.Be Well-Fed, Hydrated, And Rested.
Everything you've done since your last workout sets the tone for the next one. The foods you ate, the rest you received, the liquids you drank—they all impact how well you'll recover and perform next time. Newborn babies at home, illness, missing meals, not getting enough fluids (or getting too much of the wrong kinds of fluids), and other stress factors can all make your workouts flat as roadkill.
Get these three things consistently right—nutrition, rest, and hydration—and you've positioned yourself for success in the gym. Skimp on any of them and it's going to be an uphill slog the whole way.
2 Set Specific Goals
Wandering into the gym without specific goals is not a preamble to a successful workout. How can you train hard if you don't know why you're training? Success requires more thought than just telling yourself to get to the gym and do some reps.
Next time, before you head to the gym, sit down in a quiet place and think about exactly what you want out of your workouts. You want to increase your body weight? Okay, cool! How much do you want to weigh, and by when? Or maybe you're not satisfied with the size of your arms or legs. Exactly how much bigger would you like them to be? If you want your 16-inch arms to be 20s one day, set a short-term goal of adding an inch in 12 weeks.
The point is to have a very clear goal of what it is you're training toward, and when you're going to reach that goal. Having a strong sense of purpose will drive you when you hit the weights—or hit the wall. With a specific goal, you can attack your workouts with passion.
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Slug Down A Pre-Workout
If you're dragging ass throughout your workouts, you could benefit from a little pick-me-up. Past generations relied on coffee for an energy boost. These days, a vast array of potent pre-workout products are available to not only increase energy levels, but also enhance mental focus and muscle pumps. If you've never tried them, you don't know what you're missing.
Most products are designed to give you sustained energy for 60-90 minutes. I personally like to start sipping mine about 30 minutes before I start warming up for my first exercise. I drink most of it while I'm driving to the gym, and finish it right before I step through the door. This way, my pre-workout is at peak strength until I'm finished training.
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Have A Rival/Training Partner