Listening, Understanding and Communicating with your Body

The thing that makes this sport an art is that human genetics are used like different textures and colours. You are given the materials to create but everyone’s tools are different. So the science is to teach yourself how to best utilize the materials that you have. If everyone’s genetics were equal than it would be quite a boring place. Everyone walks around in the gym and envies someone’s certain body part they wish that they had, because they just can’t peak it quite as well or rip up quite that sharp. This is normal and is why we all strive so hard to reach our personal best. This takes me to the reason of this article…

So you got under the squat rack and did 600lbs with your ass to the floor. You got on the bench and pressed 405lbs for reps. You feel strong, you feel good, but do you really know what you are doing, and are you reaching the peak of your genetic code?

In most people I can say the answer to that is no. So many people are fascinated with the Ronnie Colemans and the Davanna Medinas of the world that they follow their every step thinking that maybe, just maybe, I can be that way someday. Well, I hate to be the stork delivering bad news but it ain’t happening. First off these men and women in these magazines are on a suicide mission and it is just a matter of time before the door of Health and Luck slams in their face. I cannot preach about things that I have done myself, but in moderation is one thing. These men and women are pushing their genetic code past normality. The point here is that Ronnie’s diet may work for me and not you. Davanna’s diet may work for Suzy and not Beth.

The fun part of this sport is to find out what exercises work for you and what food and how much is needed to give you optimal performance. The interesting thing is that once you recognize this, you become so educated that you will realise that what you did 2, 3, and 4 years ago was ridiculous. Your body is a machine. You would never give a Ferrari regular gas would you? You wouldn’t send your Ferrari to a chop shop to get body work done would you? Didn’t think so. The point I’m trying to make is that fuelling up is extremely important in performance and the way your body suppresses all the nutrients. And finding exercises that you can consider top notch to do the cosmetic body work is also important. Working out is the easy part. It’s understanding what your body is trying to tell you and responding to it. That is the hard part. Experiment. Experiment. Experiment. Try everything. Mix and match foods, change time frames, training times and exercises. Then one day it will click and you will be able to control your physique and overall wellness. Your Body is your temple. Build it your way.