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BETTERMENT SPOTLIGHT
and don’t forget to consult your physi- cian before you begin!
LEARNING TO WORK TO FAILURE
When Transformation Knoxville
began, Becca and I were working out individually with our trainers about
three times a week. While I’ll admit I waned in my enthusiasm ever so slightly as I approached month two, Scott and Michelle reassessed the type of encour- agement we needed, and I quickly regained confidence to push through. That was a lesson in listening to our bodies.
Becca has seen so much success in the workout challenges that Michelle has
thrown at her. She has also, to me, become the poster child for never forgetting your workouts no matter where life takes you. Becca is on-the-go quite a bit for work, but manages to always find a hotel gym or out- door activity to embark on to stay active. She even met Michelle at her apartment complex gym one morning, four hours before their normal workout time, just so she could get her workout in before a busy couple days at work.
While many people use the excuse “I have no time” for not visiting the gym (I was one of them), Scott and Michelle have taught Becca and me that it’s not about working out for hours a day; suc-
cess comes from doing workouts properly and giving them your all. This is prob- ably Fitness 101, but for those who don’t know: Designating a specific day for a specific muscle group makes workouts much more manageable. I will go in
for a workout with Scott and focus on
my back, doing a series of exercises at moderate intensity and slow reps until I physically can’t do anymore. Learning to work to failure was a huge lesson for me in slowing down and trusting the process. I may not workout that muscle again
for another five to seven days, but that’s because the muscle group needs time to fully recover.
"Becca is on-the-go quite a bit for work, but manages to always find a hotel gym or outdoor activity to embark on to stay active."
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