Friday thought…

I have spoken about focus when it comes to staying fit.

Once you have focus you now need to give your workout the intensity it
deserves.

Now some might think that I'm only talking to the body builders out
there.

No I'm talking to those who want results.

Without intensity combined with your focus you will not get your
results.

For example, if you go to go to the gym and get on the treadmill and go
for half an hour or so, then head home and keep this focused routine up
for many weeks. That won't cut it.

Yes you have stayed focused on the goal of attendance and getting on the
treadmill and making a sweat, but where is the intensity?

Your body has a very adaptive nature, it will get efficient at doing
physical activities to the point of no longer giving you results. So
what you have to do is keep your workout intense. Jog or walk for half
an hour, then end with a sprint. Keep track of your personal bests on
things. Finished a big heavy weights set? Grab half that weight
immediately and see if you can bust out another 15 with no break.
Carried out a group fitness class? Jump on the treadmill for a final 15
minute jog. The ways to intensify your workout are limitless... but
without it you will only achieve so much.

So the only other thing to consider when it comes to intensity is rest.
Yeah rest. Ever had a session where you work so hard you ache the next
day? Of course you have. Have you ever tried to carry out the exact
same exercise the very next day? Of course you have, and you can't lift
the same weights or run the same distance. If you don't rest you can't
give your workout the intensity needed to keep getting results.

So BAM up the intensity on your next workout, add an extra 1kg to your
bar, jog that little bit father, or increase your incline or speed, but
whatever you do...

KEEP IT INTENSE!!