Hard to believe we’re almost 12% through 2025 already.
If you missed the past two videos, we’re discussing the reasons why you should take it easy this year if you want faster results from your training.
And we’re discussing how to slow yourself down instead of BEING SLOWED DOWN by injury.
And the way to do that?
Identify the factors you’ll get injured / people get injured in the first place and beat them.
Today, Part 3… Which I said in our last video is a very valid reason why, no matter how much you “practice” your technique, you can’t seem to “get it to work” -
[3] Pre-Existing Yet [Maybe] Undetected Issues and Injuries
In our last video I mentioned results “ugly” lifts using bad technique -
“Heil Hitler ” Military Presses, “Tail Tucking” Swings, and “Knee-knocking” Squats.
Of course , sometimes those are simply not knowing the proper technique.
Many times they’re not.
They’re a result of your body doing the best it can to do what you ask it.
But…
After a few decades of sitting at a desk and riding a desk, your body has “changed its shape,” and therefore its ability to function the way it’s built and the way you want it to.
These are called movement dysfunctions .
And when you load them enough (weight / kettlebell training), you end up “breaking” things.
Sometimes for a while .
Sometimes long-term.
Neither are enjoyable .
Slowing down, identifying your “issues,” then fixing them, goes a great way in both your current training and your future training.
Get yourself on a good restoration program.
Do it daily. 10 to 30 minutes.
Every day.
You’d be stunned what you can do in “just” 30 days.
Me?
Don’t worry - I practice what I preach.
I did precisely what I’m recommending you do, only I did it for 18 months - from September 2010 to April 2012.
It was arguably one of the most effective training blocks of my life.
I got 90% of my 25-year old chronic bilateral knee pain to FINALLY disappear.
I could walk up and down stairs without pain.
I could run, jump, hike… All of it.
I’m sure if I hadn’t addressed that in my late 30s, my early 50s would be significantly different . Certainly VERY painful.
How long will it take you to get your issues to disappear ?
Well, it hinges on what they are and how long you’ve had them.
One thing’s for sure, time marches on and entropy takes place.
Your issues aren’t going to fix themselves by alone .
In fact, they’re only going to get worse as you get older.
May as well make 2025 the time to fix them.
Not sure if you’ve heard this saying that was born in US Military Special Operations:
“Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.”
Deliberately taking your time your training and identifying your “gaps” - your recovery, your technique errors, and your “issues”…
And then correcting them…
Improves your training efficiency and therefore your results in both the immediate and future.
Assuming of course you’re using a proven training program and not just winging it and seeing if it works .
Take care,
Geoff Neupert.