Written by: Graham G Wheatcroft, Executive Contributor
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This month I’ve been really focusing on a reset with my BODY. I had been hit with COVID going back a couple of months and then the stomach flu. Prior to this, I had been Dragan lifting – see my previous articles – weekly for one hour, achieving 600-700 consecutive lifts. When I became ill, it changed all this…
It took me until the start of July 2022 to realize how much this has depleted my strength. I had an alternative and slightly less intense form of training to aid my recovery.
When I returned to my Dragan lifts for the first time in about three months, I had a big shock. I could barely push out 150 at the weight I had been using before. This was disheartening, and I knew something had to change.
I chose to go back to basics, REBUILD from the ground up and start with 100 lifts daily. I’ve also encouraged my clients to join me by creating a private Facebook group (see link below). The challenge in the group is simple but not easy.
This made me realise and recognise that my targets are achievable – but I have to break it down my levels of commitment had to increase in order to make this happen.
I’m encouraging my clients and myself to “FEEL” the fitness experiences that I take them through, not just “do” and go through the motions.
Collectively we become more…
Focused. Committed. Have a sense of direction. Have a feeling of clarity as we have targets set for the month that are achievable.
The lesson I learned from choosing to reset and rebuild my body was that I must be prepared to pivot, but keep the time frame short to prevent overwhelm so I can achieve my set target.
Ultimately I have simplified what I am setting out to achieve with my body.
Here is a simple summary:
Reset + simplification + shorter time frames = prevention of overwhelm and results been achieved.
…if you have received value from this article, click on the links below to either join my private
Facebook group for Dragan lifting, or Click the link and book a Care Call with me to discover how to lead a resilient lifestyle.
3, 2, 1, off you go…
Graham G Wheatcroft, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
"Graham Wheatcroft is a Remote Resilient Coach, helping people to live with less anxiety, achieve greater fitness, and keep a stronger connection with themselves. After experiencing an anxiety breakdown, he chose a holistic approach based on time-efficient fitness, connection with the mind, and spirituality to rediscover himself. He is the founder of The Resilient Lifestyle and works with clients globally. Wheatcroft is the host of “The Resilient Lifestyle” podcast, has featured in multiple editorials, and has been a guest on a number of podcasts. He is an Amazon 1 best-selling author. His daily mantra is “I choose to feel ease, to breathe, to flow, and to grow. I am resilient.”
