Fitness Program vs. Self Workout

Kendall2006

SO I am curious. How many of you actually are getting to your goals on your own, have a great buddy system, and/or follow a program? I see so many posting about BeachBody programs. I see a lot of runners. And active lifters. It amazes me. But what really works?

BWBTrish

I do it on my own
And lost over 60 pounds so far in 90 days

I do 1 hour cardio ( walking/jogging) 6 days a week and lift 30 minutes 3 times a week. All here in the community gym or at home.

jimmmer

Kendall2006 wrote: »

SO I am curious. How many of you actually are getting to your goals on your own, have a great buddy system, and/or follow a program? I see so many posting about BeachBody programs. I see a lot of runners. And active lifters. It amazes me. But what really works?

Depends on your goals.

For example, to build muscle, you'll have to be on an appropriate progressive lifting programme and eat enough.

To run a faster mile, you'll likely need some longer slower runs, some interval work and some higher intensity runs.

There are as many things that work as there are goals to pursue...

arditarose

I was doing it on my own for awhile after I learned proper form from a trainer. It got to the point where I was spending SO much time in the gym, which is fine, but I really wanted to be on a program that was proven to work to make sure I wasn't wasting my time. This is for lifting.

As far as any cardio/calisthenics go...I don't really care. I do what I want because I hate it and I'm proud of myself for riding a stationary bike for 10 minutes.

jdhcm2006

It depends on your goals as @jimmmer‌ said, and it also depends on whether you like something laid out for you.

I enjoy BB workouts b/c all of the work is already done for you. Do this workout on this day. Done.

However, I also enjoy doing my own thing, such as Youtube videos, group classes, etc. There are some times where I don't want to look at anyone's made up workout and will just prefer to do a combo of moves on my own that day, such as a combo of kettlebell swings, kb deadlifts, kb goblet squats, push ups, and some ab work on the balance ball.

As long as you do something consistently and are making sure your calorie consumption does not exceed your calories burned, it will work.

Chieflrg

But what really works?

That would be subjective to the individual.

In general, what works in the long term is progress. Knowledge of why you might progress has stopped at a certain point. Being able to visualize your capability of one day obtaining your goal & then setting new goals.

The one thing I always noticed that the moment somebody stops seeing progress, usually their quest has stopped also. Realize that everybody hits a hurdle along the way, just because you didn't cross the line first, doesn't mean you won't win.

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