One of the best parts of the GOOD // SWEAT community is the private facebook group (you get access with the purchase of any G//S guide). With nearly 10k members, there are so many amazing women of all different ages and interests and experiences, which makes it just the absolute best place to connect with and learn from like-minded people.
We are starting our second round of GOOD // SWEAT Strength today, April 10th! I know that the Strength Guide in particular can be intimidating, mostly because we’ve been working out from home for so long and we’ve gotten pretty comfy doing that. I asked the Facebook community what they wish they knew before they started the strength guide, and I hope it’s the advice and encouragement you need to give it a shot or start strong for a second time 😊
- Trust yourself. Use the guide but make it work for you – if you need more rest days take them!
- Don’t try to PR every week – the goal is not to be sore, that doesn’t always correlate to progress. The goal is to find a sustainable rate to work at for continued growth.
- Take up space! Nobody else in the gym is paying attention to you, so focus on doing your own thing, use the equipment, and don’t be afraid to ask if you can share equipment.
- Find a friend or accountability partner. Even if you can’t physically go to the gym together, get a group message going and help each other stay accountable and ask each other the questions that you’re nervous to ask!
- Don’t underestimate the power of being prepared. Review the workout before you get to the gym to save time, watch any videos for form prep, and take ample time to stretch and warm-up.
- Prioritize form over progress. Start light (lighter than you think you need to), and drop weight if you’re uncomfortable or feel your form slacking. The progress will come faster if your form is on point!
- Actually read the guide. The intro, the tips, the nutrition section – all of it will contribute to your success. (Side bar – I fully support this one. Read everything!)
- Use the features built into the guide, especially writing down your weights from week to week. It’s very rewarding to look back on your week-to-week progress.
- Use the facebook group – there are so many people ready to answer your questions and cheer you on!
If you’re interested in joining the community and getting strong over the next 8 weeks, it’s never too late! Snag the strength guide and join the facebook group asap 🙂
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