Consistency or Trying the Same Thing

I have seen a lot of people try the same things, over and over.  They expect to get better results.  Probably stuck wondering, "why am I not getting anywhere?"

I have asked a lot of people about their work out routines.

I have heard that some do the elliptical for an hour, three times each week.  Maybe a split training routine for weight lifting.  All in all, it is the same thing, over and over.

How can you switch it up?  Don't stop at the plateau.  Train to the peak of performance.  Three key components that I found to be effective are the ground game, kettle bell training, and Parkour.

You learn to use momentum and power to move your body.  Crawling, sprinting, hopping, jumping, climbing, swinging, throwing, flipping, rolling.  The list goes on and on.  Are you ready for the challenge?

Fight to Lose Weight or Tap Out Trying

What have you done to lose weight?  Hit a wall?  Can't seem to lose any more?

How hard have you fought to lose weight?  I am talking about literally.  Take your training style to the next level.  Brazilian jiu jitsu is the option.

Think of the feeling of a hard workout after slacking off for a week?  I bet you were sore.  Think of other striking-based martial arts.  A hard day of training and break falls will leave you sore for days or weeks even.

In Brazilian jiu jitsu, you train hard, but not to hurt your training partner.  That means you and your training partner can recover quickly from a training session.  Imagine getting hit in the head, seeing stars, and having a strange bruise on your right thigh.  You wouldn't feel so hot the next day.

The ability to get quality training and easy recovery allows you to stay on the mats each week.

What is Brazilian jiu jitsu?  This is a grappling martial art founded by the Gracie family.  Joint locks, choke holds, sweeps, and self defense are used defend against an attacker.

Starting out training, you wear a white belt.  As training progresses, you earn a blue, purple, brown, and lastly a black belt.  The process of earning a black belt can often take 10 years.  That is like earning a doctorate degree from a prestigious university.

What happens at first?  You are constantly being submitted and tapping out.  You feel like anybody can beat you up.  Over time, you build a tolerance to the uncomfortable positions.  You increase your ability to defend yourself.  Meanwhile, you are becoming stronger, building endurance, learning new skills, and improving your self defense.

Memorable moments will include getting your blue belt, your first submission locked in on a skilled opponent, or when you start tapping out the new white belts.

In the mean time, you become more confident and start to lose weight.  The benefits are endless.  To see how Brazilian jiu jitsu can benefit you, contact me.  Ask about improving your "ground game."

Daniel Beyer
Trinity Strength & Conditioning
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
USAW Sports Performance Coach
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor