One of my goals here in 2025 is to reach and help as many people as I can. I am passionate about getting people to workout more: more often, more effectively, and more appropriately. One way I can do this is to learn to share more thoughts and advice. That is why I am starting this blog and trying to post more. So, in order to help more people I need to get out of my comfort zone and utilize social media.
Working out more often
This, like the other categories on my list, is subjective and individualized. More often may be going from 3 days to 5 days, from once to twice a day, or making it once a week. Getting started is the hardest part. There are several reasons why you can’t do “more” and figuring out the best plan logistically, physically, mentally and emotionally can be tough. I just want you to take a step forward. If you consistently make 1 day a week happen, what is the best way to consistently add day number 2? Is it just a 20 min walk? Is it a day with only your favorite lifts (ie no lunges 
)? Is it an option A/Option B plan where you do option A if you feel good but option B if it’s been a crappy day? I love working to try and overcome these challenges.
Working out more effectively
Cleaning up and tweaking a workout program that someone is already following can have seemingly exponential effects. It can be as easy as changing the reps of an exercise or the order of your exercises within a workout. It can also be a complete overhaul because your goals and commitment of today are very different than they were 5 years ago yet you are still following the same plan. Assessing where you are and where you want to be can easily lead to an ah-ha moment and accelerate your progress.
Working out more appropriately
There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” exercise. However, whatever you choose to do, there is an optimal way to perform it. Many times people will say “this is how I’ve done it for years.” While this may be the case, you’ll be unable to do it heavier, faster or with more time under tension. At least not without leading to injury. Take one step back to take two steps forward. Do 50-70% of the weight perfectly now and do 105-115% of the weight later.