Why You Need an Exercise Plan

You have probably seen it before. Those poor individuals. The ones who seem to train hard & eat clean on a regular basis, but the sweat just comes and goes leaving no real results. More than likely these ambitious individuals are like explorers without maps, just wandering, inevitably to nowhere.

But not just any plan will do. Technically, it would be a “plan” to lift weights every second day, and that’s pretty insignificant. What you really need if you want to succeed is a carefully crafted plan designed to utilize progressive overload and obtain adequate rest/recovery. A plan that tells you where you are going, what you need to do to get there and when you will be done.

If you haven’t seen my post on setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R Goals, it’s a great place to start Before you go create or purchase a plan.

3 Traits of a Great Exercise Plan

1. Goal & Capability Oriented

Are you trying to lose weight? Gain muscle? Get stronger? Get fitter? These different goals will require wildly different plans. A great fitness plan won't have you dabbling in a variety of fitness areas, it will have you…