Discomfort Is An EssentialPart Of Success
"The word 'work' is the root word of 'working out,'" notes James. "Results require hard work. Nobody can do it for you. If you want results, you have to put in the effort." You can't be afraid of discomfort. Remember the phrase 'No Pain No Gain'? Instill a healthy work ethic and push though. "Getting your arm cut off with a dull knife is pain. A little bit of lactic acid, sweat, and effort is just part of working out," James adds. "You have to force your body to change, and that requires you getting out of your comfort zone."Quality Beats Quantity In The Gym
Time spent in the gym doesn't mean anything in itself. "It's not about how long you're there; it's about how productive you are during that time," says James. "My weight training sessions are never more than 40 minutes long, but I kill it during that time. There's no talking and no resting." Save the chatter for post-workout water-cooler talk.Excellence Should Not Be Compromised
"Good enough is the enemy of excellence," says James. "The average person will say that 98 percent is good enough. Very few will go that extra 2 percent. This is what separates average from excellence." This applies to everything, too—your discipline, effort and consistency with your training, nutrition, and supplementation.A Partner Can Help You Reach New Heights
"Focus on your training and the work at hand."
Train with a training partner who will push you and hold you
accountable. Set new goals together and monitor your results so you know
you're making progress. Also, make sure you're always prepared. "I
always keep a bag packed with my belt, lifting straps, a few Vortex
sample packs , shorts, and T-shirt in my car," says Whitney Reid.
"Sometimes your daily plans will change, so it's good to always be
prepared so you don't have any excuses."
