Sarren
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After talking to one of the newer guys at my gym, I realized how painfully obvious the different gym phases are.
0–4 months:
The beginner phase.
Constantly thinking everyone is watching/judging you.
Spends more energy worrying about looking lost than actually training.
4–12 months:
Confidence starts building.
Begins trying new exercises.
Finally realizes nobody actually cares what you’re doing.
1–3 years:
The over-optimization phase.
Suddenly becomes a biomechanics/nutrition/recovery expert.
Starts saying things like:
“Actually studies show…”
This was the phase the newer guy was in when he started explaining how I could optimize my routine. Honestly it was pretty funny because I remember being exactly the same.
3+ years:
You stop caring about the “perfect” routine.
You show up.
Train hard.
Go home.
Consistency > optimization.
I swear almost everyone goes through these phases.
Any other gym phases you guys have noticed?
0–4 months:
The beginner phase.
Constantly thinking everyone is watching/judging you.
Spends more energy worrying about looking lost than actually training.
4–12 months:
Confidence starts building.
Begins trying new exercises.
Finally realizes nobody actually cares what you’re doing.
1–3 years:
The over-optimization phase.
Suddenly becomes a biomechanics/nutrition/recovery expert.
Starts saying things like:
“Actually studies show…”
This was the phase the newer guy was in when he started explaining how I could optimize my routine. Honestly it was pretty funny because I remember being exactly the same.
3+ years:
You stop caring about the “perfect” routine.
You show up.
Train hard.
Go home.
Consistency > optimization.
I swear almost everyone goes through these phases.
Any other gym phases you guys have noticed?