My Life, Only Fitter
I'm not making all this up. I'm just about to start the final week of the trainer, and I'm amazed at how far I've come. I've always been in pretty good shape and live an active life, but I've never lifted consistently before.
I think I've done a good job of following the exercise part of the trainer, but haven't done the best job of following the diet—I like my beer, cheese, and bread too much! Even with occasional treats and lapses, I've gained a lot of muscle and lost some body fat. Much more than that, I've learned how to make strength training a normal part of my life, and that makes me feel better, stronger, more physically capable.
The trainer has three phases. The first two are pretty manageable. For the first two weeks, you get three rest days, then two rest days for the next two weeks. For the next two months, it's one rest day a week—so yes, you are hitting it hard! But there's something pleasurable about suddenly spending so much time in the gym. You start to feel like maybe you belong there.
The splits change over time, but it will always challenge you. By the time you get to the end, you'll have done more lifting than you ever thought possible, and even if you slack off on the diet—as long as it's only a little bit—you'll still see impressive gains.
And here's another unexpected benefit: Being able to hang with what ends up being a pretty tough training plan for nearly three months will make you feel like you're ready for anything!
