maghra in # strive • 4 years ago • 1 min readBack on The HorseGetting back into habits, it's hard. The personal journey towards the better life once more is stifled through bad habits. To break this, a level of self restraint and determination is needed.maghra in # training • 4 years ago • 1 min readInspired ResultsResults that come with pain and tears. Fuelled by determination, and bolstered by the results they bring. Use this as inspiration to be better and to progress on the long road ahead.maghra in # superset • 4 years ago • 1 min readA Super Set AwaySupersets, a wonderful thing. When the burn starts to kick in, superset and get an even deeper burn. Every last effort and rep is needed to make even greater gains.maghra in # indulge • 4 years ago • 1 min readGive in Now and ThenSpecial occasions sometimes arise. An inevitable cheat day. What matters is what comes after, the effort made to compensate and get back on track. Maintaining discipline after indulgence is…maghra in # discipline • 4 years ago • 1 min readBe Strict With YourselfDiscipline is one side but the notion of reward and loss can also be an effective means to be strict. Applying a form of reward incentivises our own performance and a form of loss should l be…maghra in # discipline • 4 years ago • 1 min readDiscipline is Deceptively DifficultApplying oneself to a goal can be easily said but sticking to the endeavour is a different matter. Sometimes a push in the right direction is needed. Whether that be training advice or just…maghra in # training • 4 years ago • 1 min readMake A Change and Go HardThings get a little out of hand, but eventually we need to make stand and bring changes for the better. So start today, start now. And don't look back. Go hard, even if it hurts.maghra in # year • 4 years ago • 1 min readA New Year and RoutineYes new year resolutions can be put aside. I have long since done away with them. But I am implementing new habits this year, simply because I want to for the foreseeable future. Make a…maghra in # time • 4 years ago • 1 min readStick to The ProgramWhen starting fresh, it's not a bad idea to step back and organise ourselves. A simple program or routine goes a long way and will be the foundation of good habits on a journey towards wellness…maghra in # start • 4 years ago • 1 min readMake a Start Anywhere and AnyhowWhen stuck in the mud, it's hard to get going again. Days, weeks, months and perhaps years can lead to a state of total stagnation. But the path to train and improve is always there. Any start…maghra in # energy • 4 years ago • 1 min readGive Yourself EnergyEnergy is something we all need. Sometimes we feed ourselves the right things but seemingly there is no energy to be spent. This is a different type of energy that needs to be accessed and…maghra in # training • 4 years ago • 1 min readFull Steam AheadSometimes when getting going with a task, no restraint should be shown. Take the bull by the horns and go full speed towards your destination. No rest, no breaks, simply smash it out the park…maghra in # training • 4 years ago • 1 min readDon't Hurt Those ClosestSomething we forget about pursuing our goals, the lengths we go to achieve can lead to the suffering or neglect of those around us. Is this any fault of our own as we approach greatness? No, we…maghra in # rest • 4 years ago • 1 min readPause and ResetFatigue, burnout and sheer wear out of endurance is very common for any hard worker. It is at this point that we find comfort and a chance to recompose through rest. Not just momentary rest, but…maghra in # training • 4 years ago • 1 min readFace Your TroublesTroubles are part of life, we can't live a life without trouble. So what should we really do when facing hardship? Face it head on and not back down without a fight.maghra in # routine • 4 years ago • 1 min readGet Up and Do ItOne of the biggest parts of keeping a consistent lifestyle is simply doing what we need to do. Discipline isn't always easy but it's essential. For instance, waking up early in the morning and…maghra in # peace • 4 years ago • 1 min readA Little Yoga and PeaceSomething I have benefitted from over the past few months is the routine morning yoga that allows my body to work through various motions. Breathing, poses and slow stretches has helped me reach a…maghra in # training • 4 years ago • 1 min readPick Up The PaceSometimes being a little more efficient is required to get the most of your day. When time is thin and productivity is important, picking up the pace in training can be a useful way to free…maghra in # training • 4 years ago • 1 min readLift Our Spirits and BodiesSometimes when things seem down and our moods hang in sorrow, an activity to take our minds off such matters can be the pick up that is needed. Physical activity might seem like a chore but its…maghra in # training • 4 years ago • 1 min readFinish What You StartedSqueezing that little bit extra to finish a routine is important. Even if it takes longer and feels like an unachievable task, that extra effort will be the key to even greater gains in the…
