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Discipline in Training and Life

by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Apr 18, 2019 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/motivation/

As someone who often trains alone, I tend to have time to reflect on things between sets. It’s in those moments that I see connections between training and everyday life. Here are a few ways that training and life are closely woven together, particularly in the...

Pushed by Pain

by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Apr 10, 2019 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/motivation/

I’ve realized I’ve never told my story, save for a couple of people. Those who’ve heard it were surprised because, against all odds, I didn’t end up completely fucked up because of everything that happened. Instead, I became strong and...

Training Our Thought Process

by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Mar 14, 2019 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/motivation/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/training/powerlifting/

Just the other day, I was listening to a motivational speech that got me going. That speech made it clear to me that an evolution of the thought process and perception of what training should be is how lifters and strength athletes progress to the higher...

Feet Mindfulness

by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Feb 3, 2019 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/motivation/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/training/bodybuilding/

I pose the following questions: How mindful are you of your feet? Do you think about where you want to go versus where you are heading? Are your feet on the right path, and if not, why? These questions and the wisdom you can obtain from them extend far beyond chalk...

In What We Lack

by Unbreakable Athletics Academy | Jan 29, 2019 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/motivation/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/training/powerlifting/

We associate the word “heart” with an emotional response and driving purpose, when it is, in fact, the opposite. It’s the act of leaving emotions and connections behind, if only for a short while.