The Journey...
It's all about the journey, right?
I don't know how many times I've said that - either to myself as I prepare for a contest, or to a client who in pursuit of his or her own individual goal; I've said it so many times and we've all heard it so many times, this statement has truly fallen deeply into bottom of the well of overplayed cliches by now...
Except that this one holds truth, especially for the sport of and lifestyle of bodybuilding and physique development.
I received a motivational email today from one of my dear clients. As I near the final stages of my own preparation for the NPC USA's in Las Vegas on July 2th and 25th, the intensity of my preparation nears it's pinnacle. My cardio is ramped up, my carb-cycle/depletion is aggressive, and my daily training schedule is challenging. I am pushing hard on all levels, doing my utmost to leave no stones unturned as I prepare for what will surely be the toughest challenge of my own competitive career as a bodybuilder.
The email message was short. It said, "Pete, you are looking great. We are going to celebrate your winning Mr. USA."
That was it.
When I spend time with my clients, it is their time, not mine. I realize that the goals they set for themselves must become goals we share together, trainer and client. And that is typically the focus of all of our time together. So, it sat me back today just a little bit, when I received the simple email above. It made me smile.
It made me smile because I saw clearly, once again, just how alike we all are as what I call "physique athletes". We all truly are on the same path. No matter what level of development we have achieved to date, whether it be competitive pro bodybuilder or gym novice, we all seek the thrill, the satisfaction and joy of empowerment as we achieve some level of mastery over our physical selves. And this mastery, the results of energy expended in the direction of making our bodies leaner, stronger, this is the real purpose for what we do. We are all on the path toward self-improvement. As we walk, together, we support and inspire each other. We push each other to be better than we thought we could be - and exceed our own previously perceived limitations.
So, tomorrow, when I'm pushing through my 2nd cardio session of 500+ calories, legs heavy and butt dragging, I'll think of my client, his email, and the fact that he's probably feeling and thinking similar thoughts as he pushes on toward his own goals! And, together, we'll get through the challenges, and like he said, "We will celebrate" our accomplishments!
619 Muscle is dedicated to celebrating the Superhero inside each of us. I truly believe that the sport of bodybuilding is about building Superheroes... It's like climbing Mt. Everest or even shooting a rocket to land on the moon...we do these things to test our own limits, our own capabilities and ultimately, our will. Through our own individual journey of growth, each of us inspire those around us. Through bodybuilding, I believe we can change things around us for the better. We can therefore, affect positive change on those around us - one rep at a time!
So let's get to it!
Pete C
President/Founder
619 Muscle, Inc
"We Build Superheroes!"
I don't know how many times I've said that - either to myself as I prepare for a contest, or to a client who in pursuit of his or her own individual goal; I've said it so many times and we've all heard it so many times, this statement has truly fallen deeply into bottom of the well of overplayed cliches by now...
Except that this one holds truth, especially for the sport of and lifestyle of bodybuilding and physique development.
I received a motivational email today from one of my dear clients. As I near the final stages of my own preparation for the NPC USA's in Las Vegas on July 2th and 25th, the intensity of my preparation nears it's pinnacle. My cardio is ramped up, my carb-cycle/depletion is aggressive, and my daily training schedule is challenging. I am pushing hard on all levels, doing my utmost to leave no stones unturned as I prepare for what will surely be the toughest challenge of my own competitive career as a bodybuilder.
The email message was short. It said, "Pete, you are looking great. We are going to celebrate your winning Mr. USA."
That was it.
When I spend time with my clients, it is their time, not mine. I realize that the goals they set for themselves must become goals we share together, trainer and client. And that is typically the focus of all of our time together. So, it sat me back today just a little bit, when I received the simple email above. It made me smile.
It made me smile because I saw clearly, once again, just how alike we all are as what I call "physique athletes". We all truly are on the same path. No matter what level of development we have achieved to date, whether it be competitive pro bodybuilder or gym novice, we all seek the thrill, the satisfaction and joy of empowerment as we achieve some level of mastery over our physical selves. And this mastery, the results of energy expended in the direction of making our bodies leaner, stronger, this is the real purpose for what we do. We are all on the path toward self-improvement. As we walk, together, we support and inspire each other. We push each other to be better than we thought we could be - and exceed our own previously perceived limitations.
So, tomorrow, when I'm pushing through my 2nd cardio session of 500+ calories, legs heavy and butt dragging, I'll think of my client, his email, and the fact that he's probably feeling and thinking similar thoughts as he pushes on toward his own goals! And, together, we'll get through the challenges, and like he said, "We will celebrate" our accomplishments!
619 Muscle is dedicated to celebrating the Superhero inside each of us. I truly believe that the sport of bodybuilding is about building Superheroes... It's like climbing Mt. Everest or even shooting a rocket to land on the moon...we do these things to test our own limits, our own capabilities and ultimately, our will. Through our own individual journey of growth, each of us inspire those around us. Through bodybuilding, I believe we can change things around us for the better. We can therefore, affect positive change on those around us - one rep at a time!
So let's get to it!
Pete C
President/Founder
619 Muscle, Inc
"We Build Superheroes!"
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