Dear all,
With the start of 2012 and my new working hours, I am now looking for 1 or 2 additional training partners that can push me past my limits and inspire me to reach new goals.
Age, gender and weight class are secondary, but I want someone that is 100% determined, dedicated and devoted to the cause. I would prefer someone that has had previous experience in fitness or as a motivator, but your mind-set is what matters at the end of the day.The start date of the following routine will be the 16th January 2012!
Requirements:
Commit to Quality and Quantity:
I want someone that makes the most of every training session, every exercise, every set and every single repetition. And I am looking for someone that makes sure I do not slack during any of those!
You must also be available for at least four training sessions each and every week. This includes bank holidays, birthdays, parties and severe weather conditions. No excuses there.
My usual training goes for about 60-90 minutes depending on the muscle groups and if I add core training at the end.
Below are the possible training sessions I have in mind. Remember you must make at least four, preferably five of them on a weekly basis! The sessions listed below are sometimes longer than 90 minutes, but it only means the hours are flexible.
Monday: 8:30 - 10:30
Monday: 17:00 - 20:00
Tuesday: 8:30 - 10:30
Tuesday: 17:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 8:30 - 10:30
Wednesday: 17:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 18:30 - 20:30
Friday: 18:30 - 20:30
Saturday: 18:30 - 20:30
Sunday: 18:30 - 20:30
I am currently a member at Planet Health; the yearly membership fee is at 400 Euro.
Training First:
“Most people don’t understand, but you’re ok with that. For you, training is not a hobby or a social activity; it is a way of life. Those around you say that you are obsessed, taking it too far and possibly insane. They can’t understand why you won’t eat birthday cake, why you bring Tupperware full of chicken to a party or why you go to sleep early on a Friday to rest up for a Saturday training session. But you don’t care” – For you training comes first!
Lead Relentlessly:
I require a relentless S.o.B. that pushes me to my absolute limit. You can yell at me; you can insult me; you can even smack me in the face. As long as you drive me to the results I desire, I will appreciate it. You don’t care how tired and exhausted I am, you don’t care how much pain I am in, you don’t care if I just threw up after a set. You just care that I will complete my training and reach my goals.
I will do the same for you.
Learn and Grow:
Commitment in the gym will get you far, but nothing goes without the necessary education and knowledge. It would be great if you continuously inform yourself about training and nutrition plans. I am open to all kind of exercise and can guarantee you that I am constantly looking for new tips and methods to progress further as well. If you like reading about new recipes, training methods, supplements reviews and are willing to share those, that’s a huge plus!
Train Clean, Train Fair:
I take nutritional supplements to boost my performance as well as recovery, but I will always stay natural. This means that under no circumstances do I want my training partner to be juicing up. This is an absolute no go for me. If you want to take that road, be my guest, but you are not the person I am looking for.
Do you see that fat girl on the treadmill? Yes, I do. She had enough self-esteem to make it to the gym and fight off the extra pounds instead of staying on the couch today.
Do you see that skinny guy doing 10Kg barbell curls? Yes, I do. Hell, when I started I curled a lot less and did not look a bit better.
Do you see that kid doing those exercises completely wrong? Again; yes, I do. Why not give him some advice. Who knows, he might become the next Ronnie Coleman.
Embrace Your Inner Beast:
You can’t move that well the next day after doing an exercise.
You can’t move that well two days after doing an exercise.
During an exercise you hear weird animal noises, then you realize you’re making them.
Your face changes more than four shades of red, purple, or black during a set.
You see stars, get tunnel vision, and then come to with a bar resting comfortably on your neck.
You think blood is just red sweat.
Not Every Voice Matters:
“You know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that any negativity that surrounds you is fueled purely by jealousy. Jealous that you are capable of unconditionally committing to something that most cannot stick to for more than a few weeks as part of their yearly resolution. Jealous that you gladly embrace a level of pain, discomfort and fatigue that others cringe at the idea of suffering a fraction of. Jealous that you take time to count carbs, protein, fats and calories while they count their chicken nuggets to make damn sure their 10 piece isn’t a 9 piece. In short, they’re jealous of YOU.
Ironically, all the comments, nagging and questioning that is meant to break you down a little, does just the opposite. Every negative word reminds you of how special and uncommon your mechanical allegiance to training really is, in turn, pushing you harder. So bring it on! Let them call you obsessed, crazy or insane and watch you get stronger with every word. The only one who can slow you down is yourself. “
Think Mutually:
If you agree with most of what was said above, you might be the right person for me. More importantly, I might be the ideal training partner that YOU have been looking for. Please do not hesitate to contact me!
Also, if you know someone that might fit the profile, please link him to this note. Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
W