Comments on: The Tao of Training http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:33:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: MizFit http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/comment-page-1/#comment-196 MizFit Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:01:24 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=452#comment-196 great post. especially the CAN NEVER BE SAID ENOUGH dont be rigid :) great post.

especially the CAN NEVER BE SAID ENOUGH dont be rigid :)

]]> By: Chris http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Chris Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:15:46 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=452#comment-167 @ Tom. You make a valid point and If thats the way you like things keep the rolling that way. Always do what you find suits you best but don't be hesitant to experiment with randomness in your training. I also add structure to my workouts but usually throw in something I feel like doing at the time. For instance yesterday I ended up not training due to simply having a busy day. Somehow I had a burst of energy and had 20-30 minutes free in the late afternoon so I decided to go for some sprint/pushup combo's and a short bike ride. It was perfect and took me around 30 mins in total and got in a great workout when I couldn't get to the gym. I really appreciate all the comments.....Thanks @ Tom. You make a valid point and If thats the way you like things keep the rolling that way. Always do what you find suits you best but don’t be hesitant to experiment with randomness in your training. I also add structure to my workouts but usually throw in something I feel like doing at the time. For instance yesterday I ended up not training due to simply having a busy day. Somehow I had a burst of energy and had 20-30 minutes free in the late afternoon so I decided to go for some sprint/pushup combo’s and a short bike ride. It was perfect and took me around 30 mins in total and got in a great workout when I couldn’t get to the gym.

I really appreciate all the comments…..Thanks

]]> By: Tom Parker http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Tom Parker Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:25:27 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=452#comment-166 I do agree with the essence of your post Chris. However, I think some people do need a routine which has elements of planning and structure. Otherwise they get complacent? For example, I aim to hit the gym on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (I find the gym is the best place for me to train personally - doing it at home is just too distracting). If I miss a day or end up training on a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday I don't obsess over it. I know I'm not always going to be free on my first choice training days and I will adapt. However, I do try and keep some structure to my workouts. Otherwise I know I would just put it off. I do agree with the essence of your post Chris. However, I think some people do need a routine which has elements of planning and structure. Otherwise they get complacent?

For example, I aim to hit the gym on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (I find the gym is the best place for me to train personally – doing it at home is just too distracting). If I miss a day or end up training on a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday I don’t obsess over it. I know I’m not always going to be free on my first choice training days and I will adapt. However, I do try and keep some structure to my workouts. Otherwise I know I would just put it off.

]]> By: Stadium Sprints After the Workday is Done « Theory to Practice http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Stadium Sprints After the Workday is Done « Theory to Practice Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:56:28 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=452#comment-163 [...] or, I’d just ride and not sprint at all.  Chris wrote a bit about randomness in training here, at his Zen to Fitness blog.  The key is to prepare your body to excel at any given [...] [...] or, I’d just ride and not sprint at all.  Chris wrote a bit about randomness in training here, at his Zen to Fitness blog.  The key is to prepare your body to excel at any given [...]

]]> By: Chris http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Chris Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:32:50 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=452#comment-162 Thanks so much for the great comments. I'm glad that so many people agree with this mindset of Training and Fitness. Its the way to achieve a great body and mind.... Thanks so much for the great comments. I’m glad that so many people agree with this mindset of Training and Fitness. Its the way to achieve a great body and mind….

]]> By: Greg http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Greg Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:57:53 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=452#comment-161 Simplicity, randomness, and don't stress! Great points. We share similiar outlooks on fitness. I have found that kind of outlook really helped me to make gains I never thought were possible. - Greg from http://FaithFirstFitness.com Simplicity, randomness, and don’t stress! Great points. We share similiar outlooks on fitness. I have found that kind of outlook really helped me to make gains I never thought were possible.
- Greg from http://FaithFirstFitness.com

]]> By: Blake http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Blake Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:47:49 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=452#comment-160 great post. this is why i love triathlons...i can mix up my training and not get bored with it. i usually tryto have some sort of plan if i have a specific race coming up but i usually go with what i am feeling that day. great post. life is random. i like it. great post. this is why i love triathlons…i can mix up my training and not get bored with it. i usually tryto have some sort of plan if i have a specific race coming up but i usually go with what i am feeling that day. great post. life is random. i like it.

]]> By: Keith Norris http://zentofitness.com/the-tao-of-training/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Keith Norris Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:53:43 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=452#comment-159 Right on, Chris. I only plan so much as it will save me time in the gym. Many times, though, those plans go completely out the window -- and that's no problem at all. In fact, I embrace those times as being unexpected challenges. Keith Right on, Chris.

I only plan so much as it will save me time in the gym. Many times, though, those plans go completely out the window — and that’s no problem at all. In fact, I embrace those times as being unexpected challenges.

Keith

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