Comments on: Training For The Fun Of It! http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/ RossTraining.com - Low-tech high-effect training advice without the nonsense Sun, 20 May 2012 15:14:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Chris-Swiss Ball http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2354 Chris-Swiss Ball Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:12:13 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2354 Yes, I workout to look great it is true but first and foremost and makes me feel great emotionally. I guess you coul say it covers the best of both worlds Yes, I workout to look great it is true but first and foremost and makes me feel great emotionally. I guess you coul say it covers the best of both worlds

]]> By: Hello world! | Active Vegetarian http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2353 Hello world! | Active Vegetarian Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:41:58 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2353 [...] mentioned on our first podcast, Joe and I believe that training should be fun. If you enjoy what you are doing, you’ll bring more passion to your workouts therefore experience [...] [...] mentioned on our first podcast, Joe and I believe that training should be fun. If you enjoy what you are doing, you’ll bring more passion to your workouts therefore experience [...]

]]> By: Gary http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2352 Gary Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:26:17 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2352 I started at first and it was all appearance and that was it really until i started getting a bit older and wiser and suddenly the other reasons why i train came into view. The ability to be not only strong but to be able to utilise that strength on a day to day basis, to have better more efficient movement, to be able to handle most heavy situations well without pulling muscles etc. But one of the biggest reasons is that after a good workout when you're relaxing with a coffee or tea you feel energised and invigorated, i know if i don't train i feel lethargic and terrible, whereas after a workout, well see above. I started at first and it was all appearance and that was it really until i started getting a bit older and wiser and suddenly the other reasons why i train came into view.

The ability to be not only strong but to be able to utilise that strength on a day to day basis, to have better more efficient movement, to be able to handle most heavy situations well without pulling muscles etc.

But one of the biggest reasons is that after a good workout when you’re relaxing with a coffee or tea you feel energised and invigorated, i know if i don’t train i feel lethargic and terrible, whereas after a workout, well see above.

]]> By: Scott http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2351 Scott Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:29:48 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2351 My reasons for training have changed over the years. At first it was because I was ashamed of myself I couldnt run the length of a football/soccer pitch (Im from Scotland we call soccer football). When i was younger I blamed everything my asthma genetics my dad for not taking me out to play Football but one day it all just clicked and the only person i could blame was me so i started running eventually i was ok at it then i did boxing and muay thai the weight practically fell off and now I have a fitness level to be proud of so my reason now is because i enjoy the actual exercise no matter the type my body feels terrible when I dont. I could say every reason someone trains is why I train. My reasons for training have changed over the years. At first it was because I was ashamed of myself I couldnt run the length of a football/soccer pitch (Im from Scotland we call soccer football). When i was younger I blamed everything my asthma genetics my dad for not taking me out to play Football but one day it all just clicked and the only person i could blame was me so i started running eventually i was ok at it then i did boxing and muay thai the weight practically fell off and now I have a fitness level to be proud of so my reason now is because i enjoy the actual exercise no matter the type my body feels terrible when I dont. I could say every reason someone trains is why I train.

]]> By: Jason S http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2350 Jason S Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:50:44 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2350 I am a NASM certified personal trainer, pes,ces. I spent the majority of my life in the martial arts studies. Krav Maga is my favorite system of training. I am not a competitive athlete. That all being said. A friend of mine and collegue introduced me to your sight at first I started following the online articles and videos and soon decided to get your books and video. Love all of them as they are very informative, and have added value to my clients lives as well as my services offered to my clients. I use the information in your books personally and am already seeing a vast improvement in results, I can perform pullups! I have struggled with this. I am amazed at the no nonsense no excuses approach you have. You have motivated me in ways I never thought possible. I would like to see more books in the future with more info from your vast knowledge base and experience. I also like that fact you don't sell the products on the corporate level, I am proud to support you and hope you succeed in all that you do. Thank you. PS can't wait till Infinite Intensity gets here>. I am a NASM certified personal trainer, pes,ces. I spent the majority of my life in the martial arts studies. Krav Maga is my favorite system of training. I am not a competitive athlete. That all being said.

A friend of mine and collegue introduced me to your sight at first I started following the online articles and videos and soon decided to get your books and video. Love all of them as they are very informative, and have added value to my clients lives as well as my services offered to my clients. I use the information in your books personally and am already seeing a vast improvement in results, I can perform pullups! I have struggled with this. I am amazed at the no nonsense no excuses approach you have. You have motivated me in ways I never thought possible. I would like to see more books in the future with more info from your vast knowledge base and experience. I also like that fact you don’t sell the products on the corporate level, I am proud to support you and hope you succeed in all that you do.

Thank you.

PS can’t wait till Infinite Intensity gets here>.

]]> By: Patrick Kallie http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2349 Patrick Kallie Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:13:38 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2349 I think that a problem that so many people have is that they just don't have the motivation to stay in shape. They may start off good but they end up just falling off just as quick as they got started. If you find your passion and have goals in place you should have no problem staying motivated for the long term. Ross, keep up the good articles! I think that a problem that so many people have is that they just don’t have the motivation to stay in shape. They may start off good but they end up just falling off just as quick as they got started. If you find your passion and have goals in place you should have no problem staying motivated for the long term.

Ross, keep up the good articles!

]]> By: T Vitiello http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2348 T Vitiello Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:24:00 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2348 Check out this news clip that shows some of the newest training tips. http://video.foxnews.com/v/4055098/going-for-gold?playlist_id=87249 Check out this news clip that shows some of the newest training tips.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4055098/going-for-gold?playlist_id=87249

]]> By: Aria Assemi http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2347 Aria Assemi Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:44:16 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2347 Loved your article Ross. I recently started training and have several different reasons. I decided I wanted to start training after I lost my first wrestling match. I was 5-0, and beginging to get a bit cocky, but then our high school wrestling team went to a big tournament and basically..I got my ass handed to me. The other guy was so much faster and stronger than me that I just felt like a helpless child. So after the match I did some serious thinking and decided that now would be a good time to start working out and actually commiting to it! So my reasons: -I want to be a better wrestler and dominate my opponents. I dont want to have an uneasy feeling before my matches. I want to go out there confidently. -I want to be the "master of my own body." I want to be able to control my body and make it do whatever I want. I have seen the videos of ross doing all these different and crazy excercises and wanted to be able to do that, ex: triple clap pushups, rope climbing, on hand chin up, one legged squats. -I want to prevent injuries and pain in the asses like; diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol etc. Also in wrestling and BMX biking, there are a lot of injuries, and I simply hate walking around in pain, or an injury preventing me from doing an activity. -I want to be that old guy that is still strong and healthy. I want to still be able to go skiing and biking at 80. I want to be the old guy that knocked the shit out of the guy trying to rob him..(hahah it was on the news recently). I definetely dont want to be a guy in a wheel chair or a walker. -I feel good as hell after I complete a workout or reach my goal. You have adrenaline pumping then a bit later you feel that soothing calmness. Working out and pushing myself is fun. It toughens you mentally alot to push yourself even though you feel like your arms are on the verge of falling off. -Lastly, I love to feel fit. A lot of you know what I am talking about, just feeling light on your feet. I love looking at myself in the miror and smiling that yes I am responsible for making myself fit and strong.I like the confidence that comes with looking in shape. I just wanted to thank Ross for motivating me and inspiring me so much. Loved your article Ross.
I recently started training and have several different reasons. I decided I wanted to start training after I lost my first wrestling match. I was 5-0, and beginging to get a bit cocky, but then our high school wrestling team went to a big tournament and basically..I got my ass handed to me. The other guy was so much faster and stronger than me that I just felt like a helpless child. So after the match I did some serious thinking and decided that now would be a good time to start working out and actually commiting to it! So my reasons:
-I want to be a better wrestler and dominate my opponents. I dont want to have an uneasy feeling before my matches. I want to go out there confidently.
-I want to be the “master of my own body.” I want to be able to control my body and make it do whatever I want. I have seen the videos of ross doing all these different and crazy excercises and wanted to be able to do that, ex: triple clap pushups, rope climbing, on hand chin up, one legged squats.
-I want to prevent injuries and pain in the asses like; diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol etc. Also in wrestling and BMX biking, there are a lot of injuries, and I simply hate walking around in pain, or an injury preventing me from doing an activity.
-I want to be that old guy that is still strong and healthy. I want to still be able to go skiing and biking at 80. I want to be the old guy that knocked the shit out of the guy trying to rob him..(hahah it was on the news recently). I definetely dont want to be a guy in a wheel chair or a walker.
-I feel good as hell after I complete a workout or reach my goal. You have adrenaline pumping then a bit later you feel that soothing calmness. Working out and pushing myself is fun. It toughens you mentally alot to push yourself even though you feel like your arms are on the verge of falling off.
-Lastly, I love to feel fit. A lot of you know what I am talking about, just feeling light on your feet. I love looking at myself in the miror and smiling that yes I am responsible for making myself fit and strong.I like the confidence that comes with looking in shape.
I just wanted to thank Ross for motivating me and inspiring me so much.

]]> By: dan f http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2346 dan f Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:57:33 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2346 hey Ross, excellent article! my days as a competetive boxer are a long time over but i still train hard just for fun. i look forward to training everyday. i get an hour to train in my lunch break and it is the highlight of my day (family aside that is.) i believe that with a healthy body comes a healthy mind and it keeps me young for my children. also my training has a positive influence on their lives. my eight year old daughter loves running with me and my five year old son has just started playing rugby. now they train 'just for fun' thankyou Ross for your words of inspiration and motivation. hey Ross,
excellent article! my days as a competetive boxer are a long time over but i still train hard just for fun. i look forward to training everyday. i get an hour to train in my lunch break and it is the highlight of my day (family aside that is.) i believe that with a healthy body comes a healthy mind and it keeps me young for my children. also my training has a positive influence on their lives. my eight year old daughter loves running with me and my five year old son has just started playing rugby. now they train ‘just for fun’

thankyou Ross for your words of inspiration and motivation.

]]> By: T Vitiello http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2345 T Vitiello Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:28:47 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-2345 I train so that I can feel good. I see too many people act old in their mid 30s. I get an amazing workout with an exercise ball and nothing heavier than a 4 lb. weights. I train so that I can feel good. I see too many people act old in their mid 30s. I get an amazing workout with an exercise ball and nothing heavier than a 4 lb. weights.

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