Inspired by Curly from BL

So Daris (or “Curly Headed Orange Kid” as I like to call him) from Biggest Loser totally smoked my fastest 5k and said something during the episode that stuck with me. He said “just do a little more than you think you can”. This is basically the message I try to convey to my clients and remind myself of on a daily basis. It’s about pushing yourself beyond your personal limits. It’s about truly getting stronger. That very last rep of your workout should not be easy. That is where you need to dig deep and push. That final .1 of a 5k should be the hardest you can run. I certainly have a wide range of clients. But every one of them can benefit from “just doing a little bit more”.

It’s a peeve of mine to see people wasting their time in the gym. Whether it’s bad form, tiny weights, or a 1.5 mph walk on the treadmill reading a book and texting, it drives me crazy. I am not saying everyone should always leave a trail of blood, sweat, and tears on their way out the gym. What I am saying that there is always a little bit more ass to kick.

I have clients who feel comfortable jogging on the tread at 4.5. So I put them on the tread at 4.5. A few minutes later, I increase their speed. More likely than not, if they were alone at the gym, they would jog at that steady 4.5 the whole workout. A few moments later I bump it up again, then again. All of a sudden, they are sprinting at 8.5 mph. The treadmill comes to a stop, they get off and feel totally accomplished, like they really needed to push harder and they did!

Ladies you can do “real” pushups. You can even do clap push ups! Guys, you can get a ripped stomach and run a sub 7 minute mile, you just have to train a little bit harder. Right at that point where most people quit is where you need to keep going! That is the place you find greatness.

So basically people, whether it’s your trusty trainer , your best friend, the dude on the treadmill next to you, or Curly Headed Orange Kid, find something that will inspire you to push a little further, dig a little deeper, and do a little more.

Keep up the good work my friends!
xxoo
JL