This is a weird tip.
But if you really want to get in top shape, I think you should “work out” every single day.
That’s right — no days off.
Have I lost my mind? Well… maybe. I’ll let you be the judge but first let me explain.
I am NOT suggesting you do heavy squats 7 days a week. Nothing like that.
But I AM suggesting you find a way to do SOMETHING every single day.
Some days, I do real workouts. You know, lifting weights, bodyweight exercise, sprints, etc.
Other days, I do some really simple stuff. Maybe a couple ab wheel roll-outs. Maybe some stretches. Or maybe just going for a nice walk.
Now I could do all that stuff on the same day. I would lift weights, finished up with ab wheel roll outs and sprints, stretch and then go for a walk.
Then I could take the next day “off” and do absolutely nothing.
But I’ve discovered when I have a complete “rest day” I end up eating junk food even though I know I shouldn’t. But when I have a plan to do something — even if it’s just a couple light stretches… I make better food choices.
If you think about it, we’re not really designed for complete rest days. Our ancient ancestors wouldn’t have sat on their butts for 24 hours straight waiting for the next “work out.”
So it doesn’t make much sense for us to do that either.
If you know what kind of foods you should be eating… but you’re having a problem putting the plan into action, try scheduling some kind of activity (a workout, stretching, a couple simple body weight movements, or even a walk) every single day. I bet you’ll naturally end up eating better and naturally end up with a better body.
Matt Marshall
Author of How To Build A Classic Physique
