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Do the Work - Coaching Success - #550
Barbell Logic
05/10/24 • 13 min
Do the work. A bad to do list executed aggressively is better than the "perfect" to do list you never finish. Be a doer.
Do the Work: Don't ProcrastinateDon't identify as a coach, spend time creating the "perfect" to do list or checking off easy, non-important to dos.
Do that thing that makes you nervous. Do the work you know is the most important thing to bring you closer to your goal.
For many, it is getting your first paying client.
Go and do, stop planning, preparing, or creating and completing tasks that do not actually bring you closer to your goal.
You likely know the thing you need to do. Do it: today, right now.
Do the Work: Be a Doer - Be a Person of ActionIf you are not sure what you need to do, spend some time thinking about it. Set the time aside, and execute.
For Matt, he realized as a gym owner that he needed to write the standard operating procedures for simple tasks such as cleaning the bathroom so that the high standards he had for his gym would continue but, importantly, someone else could execute these tasks. The freed up time would allow Matt to work on his business, not in his business.
You cannot scale if you are drowning in urgent tasks.
Do the important work, eliminate the non-important, non-urgent work, and actually reach your goal.
Do the work. Be a doer. Be a person of action.
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07/23/24 • 29 min
Repeated action brings you toward your goal. Obviously, if you want to learn Latin, you need to study Latin regularly - studying Mandarin Chinese will not help.
That being said, a mediocre plan that you consistently follow is better than the "perfect" plan followed sporadically.
Fitness influencers like to argue about the perfect program, the best exercises, the proper technique, and many other things. None of these things matter if you do not train regularly.
The difficult part of this is that you have to put in the effort for a long time before seeing the results you want.
Consistency: Compliance & TechniqueThis is about actions, not outcome, though the actions bring you to your desired outcome.
Compliance - following the actions that bring you toward your goal - does not mean following a rigid plan perfectly without any possibility or flexibility for deviation.
Rather, it means regularly performing actions that bring you toward your goal no matter what. You train whether you are motivated or not. That may mean bodyweight exercises, shorter workouts, fewer workouts, but it means you do not "go dark" for periods of time.
Consistency of technique, as it relates to strength pursuits, is also undervalued. Having a repeatable way to perform an exercise helps provide a clear measuring stick, let's you know if you completed a repetition or not, helps prevent injury, and targets the muscle groups as desired.
Pursue consistency, because nothing matters as much as this.
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It's that time of year, where people begin to go on vacation and either take breaks from lifting or ask to do hotel workouts (which they often do not do).
What may cause, in part, the low compliance with hotel training is not understanding the point of the accessory lifts that, because of the limited equipment and weight, have to be used for these workouts.
So, what purpose do these lifts serve?
The provide additional volume for muscle groups that cannot be adequately stressed by solely using the main lifts.
We love the main lifts, they are fantastic tools and over time they should go up.
As you advance, though, you will almost certainly need to incorporate more of these auxiliary lifts that train muscle groups like the deltoids, triceps, biceps, hamstrings, calves, and more.
Adding Accessory Lifts to Your TrainingAs always, you first need to know the why? We explained the general why, but the personal why - why do you as a lifter need them now?
You have to consider your time, equipment, preference, goals, and desired muscle groups to target.
The benefits of home gyms are huge, but this is one area where home gyms tend to be more limited. You may have to get creative or invest in things such as adjustable dumbbells or pulley attachments.
These need to be performed strictly and for difficult sets. In fact, these can be more productively trained at higher RPEs than deadlifts and squats because they provide less systemic fatigue to the body.
You want to bar speed to slow down for the last rep or two and for them to be challenging. Program them for reps below 20, typically, because you do not want to stop because "you're tired."
Consider adding accessory lifts to your program if you want more training stress and hypertrophy.
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Barbell Logic
06/14/24 • 43 min
Learn how to write a book: tips and tricks, developing ideas, motivation, pitfalls, and more. Matt talks to Nick Soleyn, coach and Editor-in-Chief at Barbell Logic.
How to Write a Book: Tips & Tricks for the ProcessMatt has been writing a book for Forbes with Nick as the editor. This process has worked especially well, as it has allowed Matt to do what he does best: verbally process ideas and tell stories.
Nick has been able to use his strength, of writing and editing to ensure not just correctness of grammar, syntax, and language but clarity of thought.
As a lawyer, he is good at identifying issues, organizing thoughts, and finding gaps in thoughts.
Matt and Nick worked on an ugly but extremely functional outline. It is not pretty, but it has enough detail to actually help describe what will be written.
Matt then records what he wants a chapter to be verbally. He might also share some old podcasts that also describe the issue.
Nick was able to get the transcript from the audio using this service. AI has made transcriptions inexpensive, quick, and easy.
How to Write a Book: Developing an IdeaNot everyone should write a book, but likely some people who should never do.
Matt had burning ideas that he had been developing for years and decades, and the opportunity arose and he seized it.
Before this, remember, he had been writing articles, recording podcasts, and discussing things on YouTube for years if not decades.
Start getting your idea out there. Talk about it, write about it, share it with people. Get feedback. Don't expect to go from idea to book.
Some ideas should just be a podcast or article. Some ideas are books.
Similar to how Matt would recommend starting a business, don't go from nothing to book, but start organically developing the idea. You may eventually publish or self-publish a book.
Nick recommends this needing to be important to you and your values divorced from its success. You have to want to get this idea out there and see the benefit in developing the idea.
Learn more about how to write a book.
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Should I lift if I'm tired? It depends, on your tendencies, goals, experience, normal state, and more. We help you answer for yourself if you should lift today.
Should I Train if I'm Tired? Experience & TendenciesYou're going to feel tired sometimes. What do you do if you feel tired? Should you train?
It depends.
Niki recently felt tired and ended up taking a nap instead of training. She has learned, over years and decades of training, that this occurs regularly, she knows she will train the next day. Niki loves training and knows she will train the next day.
You may begin to find similar patterns. Remember, though, most people seek to avoid training, so know your tendencies.
Andrew shares a different experience, where for a long period of time he was sleep-deprived and always tired. He has had to learn, over time, that he would feel better after training, but he also had to reduce the expectations. If he never trained when he was tired, he would never exercise. Expecting the weight to go up every workout, however, is creates a loop of disappointment, guilt, and can lead to missed training.
Should I Train if I'm Tired? Take Ownership of Your TrainingRegardless of your decision, you have to own your decision and your training. If you skip today, own it, know why you did it, and do not let it break your training habit.
If you train, own that as well. Expecting PRs or the prescribed weight and volume may be counterproductive. Rather, aim to maintain the habit.
This is about behaviors and patterns that contribute to your quality of life and long-term goals. This is not about hacks, short cuts, or other snake oil. You have to put in the work over the long haul.
Should I train if I am tired? Find out!
PS - If you're interested in taking online coaching with Barbell Logic for a test run, check it out here.
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Don't be lazy because of the freedom that comes from being a business owner or your own boss.
Don't Be Lazy: You Can Do MoreMost people do not do enough. The evidence for this is all the time people waste performing non-important, unurgent tasks such as watching TikTok, doom-scrolling through Twitter, or binge-watching Netflix.
Do not build walls around your time that should not exist. "It's unhealthy to work on the weekend" or "I deserve to not work on the weekend" can be the difference between your business succeeding and growing or failing.
You have more time than you think. You can do more than you think. This does not mean that you do not enjoy time with your family or in leisure activities. People, however, by and large, are too lazy. People generally do less than they can.
Don't Be Lazy Because of Your FreedomBusiness owners and the self-employed enjoy the freedom to set their own schedules and choose how to spend their time. This may be the single greatest aspect of starting a business or being your own boss.
If you give in to your worst tendencies, however, you will not do enough. You will choose laziness.
Matt, for example, gets up early to complete urgent tasks when no one else is awake. He does this on the weekend as well, which leaves him ready to perform on Monday as the CEO. He does not begin work Monday morning having to catch up on email.
Don't let freedom lead to laziness. Don't be lazy, but rather do the work.
PS - This podcast is brought to you by TurnKey Coach. Enhance your coaching effectiveness and efficiency with TurnKey Coach. You can learn more by going HERE.
Check out Coaching 101 - the new Academy course designed to cover the basics of coaching. It's leaner and tighter than our other offerings (and cheaper).
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Get Matched with a Professional Strength Coach today for FREE! No contract with us, just commitment to yourself: Start experiencing strength now: https://store.barbell-logic.com/match/ Connect with the hosts Connect with the show10/22/24 • 30 min
Learn about how Jack Armstrong, BLOC client, completed the Three Peaks Challenge for charity. You can donate to the cause here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-surphlis-1718352507474
Three Peaks Challenge for CharityJack Armstrong, BLOC client, competed the Three Peaks Challenge. The challenge involves climbing the 3 highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales, along with driving to the peaks, within 24 hours.
Jack's training had to change, with much higher volume at low intensity and ensuring that his back (which can act up with heavy deadlifts and squats) was healthy.
He also hiked regularly.
The event itself was one long, hard day, and the team only failed to complete the challenge under time because they got stuck in traffic (but they ascended and descended the hills under their planned time).
Despite the rain, wind, cold, hail, and physical pain, this - being stuck in traffic - was the most painful moment of the day.
If you want to help donate to the hospital where Margot, who has cancer, is being treated, you can give here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-surphlis-1718352507474
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Barbell Logic
06/18/24 • 24 min
Andrew asks Niki an assortment of questions.
What is a particularly memorable success story from one of your clients?
A story that stands out (and there are more, but this one jump into her head) is a daughter of a client who started to lift. Her family lifts, and so she started to lift.
Niki could tell something was off, but her client was not talkative. Finally, the client told Niki her back was hurting.
Niki change the training and let her know training should not hurt or be something you don't look forward to.
Now, she loves training, she is into it, and you can see the different in her videos.
How do you stay motivated to train consistently and what advice do you give to those struggling with motivation to train?
For Niki, this has become the favorite part of her day. She has tailored the time and space to what she wants. She has removed things she does not want.
If a lift is painful, she takes it out. She has her own home gym she loves. This time is a time without work (except work against gravity).
You should make this as fun and enjoyable and comfortable as you can - this includes the exercises you are doing but also the space, music, and more.
Questions for Niki Sims: Goals, Mentors, & the FutureNiki and Andrew continue.
What are your personal fitness goals and how are you working toward them?
Niki is working on her chin-ups, both 1RM and AMRAP.
Besides this, she wants to consistently train four days a week with fun training sessions to get more meat on her body. Additionally, she learning how to eat to support this.
Who are some of your mentors in the fitness industry?
Matt Reynolds has helped, but especially when it comes to learning about the business side of the industry.
Niki las learned much from Andrew Jackson on how to organize work to be more effective and efficient.
Gillian Ward, Niki's coach, has been a huge mentor, from whom Niki has learned a ton.
Lastly, Niki loved to see how Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions infused passion into the everyday work of the team.
Where do you see the industry heading in the next 5-10 years?
Gyms will get better and better, especially in terms of equipment.
AI programming will mean less manual input but more data. You will be able to go into a gym with your program and not have to enter anything manually. You will know exactly what is available in the gym in your App.
These are questions for Niki Sims.
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Barbell Logic
11/19/24 • 24 min
Buy back your time with a professional coach. Coaching yourself means less progress in the gym and more time learning to become a coach.
Buy Back Your Time: Grocery Delivery ExampleYou probably need to value your time more. Too often, people avoid certain purchases because they deem them as too expensive. Sometimes this is true, but often buying back your time - a non-renewable resource - is the best thing you can do.
Grocery delivery for most people is a no-brainer. You spend little money to avoid the headaches and time needed to go to the grocery store.
Mowing services for grass are another great example. If you do not enjoy doing these tasks and need more time, pay money to someone who will do it for you to earn back your time.
Buy Back Your Time: Home GymHaving a home gym is another great way to save time working out. In this case, you will probably also save money over a long-enough period of time.
Don't wait for equipment, don't worry about the broccoli hair Zoomers, lift when you want at your house.
Buy Back Your Time: Professional CoachThis is really the benefit of hiring a professional coach. An expert takes something off your plate, allowing you to not worry about it. That expert will move you to more progress than you otherwise would have gotten. Additionally, you do not have to learn some level of the expertise.
Any time you decide to "do it yourself," you are taking on the burden of learning a certain skill that someone else is an expert or professional at. Sometimes, the task is quick, so it's fine.
You should consider buying back your time, however, by hiring a professional online coach.
PS - If you're interested in taking online coaching with Barbell Logic for a test run, check it out here.
Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page. Get Matched with a Professional Strength Coach today for FREE! No contract with us, just commitment to yourself: Start experiencing strength now: https://store.barbell-logic.com/match/ Connect with the hosts Connect with the showAnnouncing the Build Your Business Podcast - #596
Barbell Logic
10/18/24 • 5 min
Subscribe to the Build Your Business podcast hosted by Matt & Chris Reynolds, who help you overcome the fears, unknowns, and challenges of business ownership.
Learn more about Ryan Matt Reynolds.
Learn more about Chris Reynolds, CEO & Founder of Surton.
Subscribe to the Build Your Business PodcastIf you have a skill or passion you're good at, you may have been told, or you may have considered, turning it into a business. Many coaches began as fitness enthusiasts who wanted to help others get stronger and healthier. That's great.
If you sell you services, however, you are a business owner. If you are a business owner, you have to work as the owner, manager, and technician in the business.
The technician is the role you're probably thinking about. You're the coach, power washer, baker, etc.
You have to run and oversee the business. This is the management and ownership.
Many businesses fail because they fail to do this.
Don't be saddled with the anxiety that comes from being a new business owner. Learn advice from Matt & Chris, who have nearly 40 years of business ownership between them.
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How many episodes does Barbell Logic have?
Barbell Logic currently has 561 episodes available.
What topics does Barbell Logic cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Weightlifting, Fitness, Podcasts, Diet and Health.
What is the most popular episode on Barbell Logic?
The episode title 'Eat With Us! Our Go-To Healthy Recipes - Beast Over Burden - #545' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Barbell Logic is 39 minutes.
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When was the first episode of Barbell Logic?
The first episode of Barbell Logic was released on Jun 13, 2019.
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