The myth of a good night’s sleep may well be the most frustrating, unforgiving code to crack in the fitness lifestyle. But it’s not the sort of challenge you can afford to sidestep.
There’s an epidemic doing the rounds in the gym, involving both fresh and seasoned lifters walking around with dramatic back arches. It’s the Donald Duck conundrum. With no fix, there’s an opportunity for nagging lower back issues, weak glutes, and non-existent abs. The gut sticks out to the point that you can’t notice much else. It’s a big detraction from a physique, not to mention a recipe for injuries, making every training session one step from disaster.
Do you stack up the plates until your knees refuse to bend, or do you talk yourself down and settle for some actual reps?
There’s a much better way to go about this. Ignore all the fancy fluff exercises and head straight for the ones that matter. Get the best out of your physiology, and train with your dream shape in mind.
It may seem like you’ve got to do it all over again. But a regaining programme is actually a tremendous opportunity to dial everything in and hit the perfect stride.
Have you shoved your breakfast away and got yourself ready to take a stab at fasting? You may well be, and should be, confused by the sheer amount of options to pick from.
