SHANE'S TRAINING - Week of Dec 4, 2023

SHANE'S TRAINING - Week of Dec 4, 2023

The holiday season is officially in full swing. This is great news for my bulking efforts since there will be so much delicious, high-calorie food available. It also means that there are a lot of social engagements to attend and family time to prioritize. Even though I train early in the morning, I find myself wanting to spend less time and energy on training at this time of year. Normally I have no problem being somewhat exhausted all day because of my training, but during this month I mentally need a break from that and I also want to be more present for family time. In the winter, or specifically December, I find myself preferring, to quote Dan John, as I am wont to do, to “go heavy, go hard, go home.” This is also a perfect time for experimenting with some different training ideas.

As always, this is never written in stone, especially this time of year. If I go in and don’t feel like doing any of the planned movements, then I won’t. If I feel totally on fire and absolutely crushing it, I am going to ride that train. Overall, the plan is to have some fun and still do what is needed to further my goals.