Here’s why you have a coach:
There’s too much out there. You know you can’t do everything. A lot of it looks—or sounds—good. Instagram and TikTok are meant to grab your attention, NOT show what you should be doing.
I’m talking about diet plans, supplements, even daily workouts that aimlessly provide a “good” sweat (Insert a lot of what you see on social media).
But you can’t do it all and trying to do too much will actually set you back. I’m guilty!
Everyone knows about overtraining, and we’re all scared of getting injured. But most don’t realize there’s a minimally effective dose of training to do, just as there’s an optimal amount of food to eat.
Too little, and your progress will be slow. But doing too many workouts has the exact same effect.
Our clients receive an effective dose of both strength and conditioning because it’s an effective balance of work: It’s not too little and It’s not too much. But even as well as the training sessions work, we still see many people do WAY more. That is NOT necessarily the path to success.
More is NOT better. Better is better.
At MSF, you have a coach. That coach is your filter.
We are here to tell you what’s optimal, not what’s minimal.
At Maryland Strength and Fitness, our coaches want to talk to you every 3-4 months. One-on-one, in person. We want to put you on the InBody, ask about your goals, review your progress and then give you the best possible prescription.
Book a goal review. It’s part of your membership!
What we DON’T want is for you to have to guess.
Fad diets may seem appealing because everyone is doing them, but you are not everyone! Just because the guy on Instagram drank a gallon of milk a day to gain weight doesn’t mean it fits with your goals. This is the same with the gym. Just because the girl with skinny genetics is on the treadmill for 2 hours is doing it, doesn’t mean it will help you accomplish your body composition goals. Here, your program is YOUR program, not everyone else’s. Your coach will help you figure out what’s best for you.
You have a coach.
They’re a filter.
Next time you see a workout online and think, “Oooooh, that looks spicy! Gotta try it after my training tomorrow!” ask your coach if it fits your goals. Take it from someone who learned the hard way!
Inspiration provided by Chris Cooper at Catalystgym.com.