2015.12.10 The Importance of Practice
I've been thinking about my powerlifting program and a bit stressed that ... I've missed a few workout sessions ... I missed my planned lifts several times--likely due to an overambitious 1 rep max ... I have my first powerlifting meet end of January and can't seem to stick to a program Today was different. I went to the gym tonight, an "off" day. I went to train not because I had to, but because my body wanted to. Also, I decided to shift my mindset. While I'm "working out" and "training", my goal today was "practice". I recently read a profile on Alastair MacNicol , who will be running the powerlifting meet in January. I resonate with his training philosophy: I treat powerlifting like a skill, one that has to be practiced in order to be mastered With the simple goal of practicing this skill, I went into the gym with resolve. I was more mindful of my movement, even my walking and posture. I felt focused, yet pea