Competition for Better Fitness
June 22, 2009 by Kris Jones
Filed under Weight Lifting
If you’re still having trouble getting past your plateaus, whether they be weight loss or weight lifting, try bringing in your competitive spirit into the equation. When you against you isn’t enough, challenging a friend or family member can increase your feelings of accountability and provide the extra motivation to get you in the gym and in shape.
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The only way a competition works is if you’re very specific about the parameters and measurements. Loose goals with no clear cut winner will only lead you back to where you were before. Instead, write down what it takes to win including weight or measurements and/or date. If you and your opponent both take the competition seriously, you will both reap the rewards from competition.
The challenge shouldn’t be too long or you might lose sight of the end. I recommend 2 months until the end with challenging but reachable marks (or just straight up who does better). If you do this right, you’re going to see results win or lose.
