Not Getting The Aesthetic Results You Want?

Let's drill in a bit on AESTHETICS.

Many people get frustrated when they don't see the aesthetic changes that they expected from doing certain types of training-whether it's weights and/or cardio.

Around here, we emphasize overall muscular development and total body wellness.  But don't be fooled-we are also acutely aware of the fact that each of us has aesthetic goals.

And you should-especially when you're making gainz!  It's fun to see your progress, isn't it?  And as much as your Mom will love you no matter what; every one of us feels better when we look better.  (Not saying it's right-it's simply the way it is)

If you have an aesthetic goal and are not achieving the results you desire, check point two things:

First, ya gotta look at yourself.  Are you doing what needs to be done?  Are you hitting your workouts with 100% effort and show up rate? 

STRAIGHT TALK WITH YOUR COACH:  You can't be upset about the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do.  Commitment, discipline and consistency are what gets you the results.  Excuses don't.   

Second, look to your role models, or the best in your sport/activity/training style to see where you're headed.  

ASK YOURSELF:  Does the physique of the type of athlete whose training style you practice look like the image you aspire to obtain for yourself?

Maybe it's yes, maybe it's no.  

Maybe you have no idea what I mean, so let's use a simple example.  

Let's look at the aesthetic differences between Sprinters and Distance Runners.

BE ADVISED:  The purpose of this post is to highlight the fact that training styles cause predictable physiques, not to open a discussion on which training style is better or which causes greater caloric burn.

Look to this picture:  distance/endurance athletes' physiques are typically different than those of sprinters'.

Obviously, there's more which factors into the equation:  overall muscle mass, nutrition, body type, digestive enzymes and the body's ability to absorb nutrients, and of course-the rare genetic freak.  But-case in point is that certain training styles cause predictable changes in your physique. 

You don't necessarily have to completely abandon one training style for another if it's what you love to do.

Simply consider incorporating other training styles to achieve the functional and aesthetic goals you desire.