HYBRID TRAINING
to unplug from the regular stresses
and expectations of everyday life. It’s
a place of meditation, internal growth
and an authentic focus on oneself. So,
why bring a cell phone (which is the
complete antithesis of this concept)
into the gym only to film for others to
watch and judge, when the purpose is
to unplug and self-improve?
Trust me, no one is admiring your basic
pull-up vid with a couple chains around
your neck. You don’t look hardcore. And
you’re certainly not special for doing it.
Just stop already.
Instead of spending the 20 extra
minutes fixing the camera angles or,
God forbid, the extra hour editing in
post-production, why not take that 80
minutes and spend it on more training?
After all, that’s what this whole gym
thing is about, right?
Don’t Brag, Just Work
What’s even worse are those people
who post and brag about every little
feat they accomplish in the gym, most
of which is completely mediocre.
A 225-pound deadlift is not special.
A 315-pound deadlift isn’t special.
Heck, even a 405-pound deadlift is
not that special. A line down your
abdominal isn’t special. Lat pulldowns
are not special.
people who film arm workouts. Filming
dumbbell curls has to be the most bor-
ing content on the planet. I’d honestly
rather watch Bob Ross paint a skyline
on PBS. (His voice is quite soothing,
isn’t it?)
Unless you are shooting for a fitness
magazine or a commercial, the