Bill’s Gym

Discipline is the ability to consistently do what needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like doing it.

It involves:

* Self-control
* Following rules, plans, or standards
* Delaying immediate gratification for a longer-term goal
* Staying committed despite discomfort, distractions, or lack of motivation

In a fitness context, discipline means:

Going to the gym when you’re tired, choosing nutritious food when tempted by junk food, and sticking to your training plan even when motivation is low.

A simple way to put it is:

“Discipline is doing what you said you would do, long after the mood you said it in has passed.” — Unknown Author

Many people think success comes from motivation, but motivation comes and goes. Discipline is what keeps progress moving forward when motivation isn’t there.

Sharing videos with my son as he’s just started his gym journey, and I come across this video of me doing 100kgs on barbell bench for the first time 7 years ago. 💪

I was explaining to him how much gains i wasted by training hard and then going to the pub after every session to flex with my pump, and ruining all my hard work. 😞

If you feel like you’re going nowhere fast with your gym journey, check your habits outside the gym. (e.g. food and drinking habits.) 💭

Training is just one part of the journey. 🚀

P.S. Thanks for the lift off. (He then proceeded to curl this for reps after the video cut.)

Attempting the 40kg Dumbells on Flat Bench @ 70kg BW. Think I can do it?.. 😬

Happy New Year! 🥳