RE-DEFINING FITNESS - from “IG reality” to more sustainable and actually healthier Body, Mind and Life

// Functionality over aesthetics // 

Whatever some fitness-“influencers” say we believe in holistic everyday functionality now, and in the future. You know, being capable to lead the life to the fullest and not being limited by physical or mental restrictions. 

And also never being a liability to our loved ones - but instead of being an asset to them until the end.

That said, big muscles and oiled abs are not our focus here, at all - but functional everyday fitness is.

// Consistency over Discipline // 

Discipline is overrated.

Meaning, consistency is THE THING that actually moves the needle, discipline is kinda just a personality trait which obviously helps to stay consistent, especially on days you don’t feel like it.

Of course consistency alone doesn’t guarantee any results if you are not doing the right stuff - consistently and sustainably.

And the “right stuff” depends on your goals - what you actually want to achieve - who you want to become. If you want to get leaner, then the right stuff is calorie deficit. If same time you want to build some strength and muscle, you need to do some form of strength training and make sure you get enough protein as well, pretty simple on the surface level, right?

When diving a little bit deeper come for example workout modalities, food and recovery.

And diving a litte bit more deep comes workout routines, volume, intensity, frequency, macros (no need to count macros though, but good to at least be aware of what carbs, protein and fats do), sleep, (active) rest days.

And when diving even deeper my head starts to hurt, so I’ll leave that stuff to people who actually enjoy all the endless contradictory nitty-gritty science jargon.

But in a nutshell to get the ball rolling with the least amount of headache..

• just start moving your body a bit more than yesterday

• figure out strong enough reasons that beat your excuses on the rainy days

• be honest, how much time you can REALLY invest in workouts at first and start with that - even if its just 5min a day

• try out different workouts and foods, choose what you enjoy the most or hate the least

• listen to your body - not mind

• don’t eat like a dumb*ss and 

• rest enough

// Bit Better Every Day // 

No unsustainable fast fixes - just continuous progress in a big picture.

Yes, also bumps in the road, plateaus and set backs - they are a natural part of the process just as wins and achievements are.

We don’t believe in end goals - that makes people complaisant. You know, setting a too low standard goals, achieving them and thinking they are “there” now and they can now just sit back and chill.

No, don’t buy into this bs. When you take your foot off the gas for too long you start to slow down and eventually regress. Bc..

“If we don’t get better we get worse.”

I don’t remember who said this but it just hit me - hard.

But don’t get me wrong, everyone should have something to strive towards but we call them just targets, checkpoints and milestones - not end goals.