Never Be Intimidated

Most of us never ever try other workouts because of fear of the unknown. How many times have we said something like:

a. I think it's too hard;
b. Is that going to bulk me up;
c. It's going to mess up my usual routine;
d. I don't think I can do it.

I would like to analyze these common misconceptions about a new workout. The reason why I picked these 4 is because I hear these a lot especially when I tell them about the workout program I provide (boxing). I make it a point to make something positive out of the following statements.

a. I think it's too hard
Come on. It's the fear of the unknown. When you think something is too hard before you even try it, guess what--- IT WILL BE TOO HARD. Have a positive can- do attitude. It's the only way to accomplish things. Aside from that, hard workouts will take you to another level. Kanye West said it best: what won't kill you will only make you stronger!

b. Is that going to bulk me up?
Whatever happens to your body after doing a workout routine is a product of the process you went through. Boxing is a tricky sport that includes principles of speed and agility. Imagine if you gain a whole lot of weight. Of course, it goes up against the purpose of improving your speed. To answer this question, it's a NO!

c. It's going to mess up my usual routine
When you stick to your normal routine, you actually stick to your physical plateau! Changing it up is the name of the game. Ok you might be thinking, I am teaching boxing but I'm talking about changing up routines all the time. Here's my answer to that, the Train Like a Boxer System prides itself as a training program of constant change up. I change it up everyday as a result of my own creativity and influences from training programs of several boxing systems in the world that I have personally experienced. I pick up the good stuff and make it my own. For any workout, try to pick up something good in one workout and make it one unique routine for yourself. The results are better when you use your creativity.

d. I don't think I can do it.
By the time you say this you have already lost. Wayne Gretzky said it best, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. If you say you can, positive energy flows and indeed, you can! So never ever say you can't do it!

Be open- minded to new things. The journey is always the best part. You will appreciate your little or large successes only when you go through struggles. Start learning something good today! Have fun working out NOW!

About the Author
Lawrence Ragos is a Certified Boxing Trainer and the director of the Train Like a Boxer Program--- a boxing training system focusing on intense strength and conditioning workouts. His DVD Series and FREE ebook are available in his official website, http://www.trainlikeaboxer.com/