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In the third part of a series of serious training factors, let’s have a detailed look – availability.
This one is probably the one that is actually addressed the most by the general population.
If you can only get to the gym twice a week, then you’re going to have to train harder and longer than your friend who gets there four times if you want to get similar results.
Only have 30 minutes? Then you’re going to have to train harder than those who have 80 minutes to put in their work. Similarly, if you have 80 minutes you might not want to train like the Tazmanian Devil after drinking five Red Bulls for the whole of that time. This guy’s usually finished with his workouts in about 10 minutes
It’s also not just about how much time you have available, but when you are available.
One example of this is if you have spent all day long doing tough labour work, it’s probably not the best idea to go straight to the gym and do a set of max-weight deadlifts. Another good example of this is that if you can only train at peak times in a busy gym then circuit-style session where many pieces of equipment used may be out of the question.
Finally, a recommendation that I give to everyone who asks me about yoga – it is great as a compliment to training, but if you are only training three hours a week, then that time should be spent doing something more productive than yoga … you need to be strong in order for yoga to have the best effects, namaste.
And that brings us to the end of part one.
In the next part I’ll be looking at the five different elements that we can play around with when it comes to creating a plan around these four factors. These are: frequency, intensity, volume, type and diet.
