“If walking into the gym feels harder than the workout… that’s normal.”

Seriously.
You don’t need to feel strong to start getting stronger.
You just need to be willing.

If that’s you right now—nervous, discouraged, wondering if it’s worth it—I think this might help.
It’s not a pep talk. It’s what I wish someone told me when I started.

📖 Take a second to read it. This might be the reminder you needed today.

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of a perfect starting point. A perfect week. A perfect phase of life.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the philosopher Seneca said, “All fools have this in common: they are always about to begin.”

It’s painfully accurate. We tell ourselves we’ll start after vacation. After this busy season. After we get better shoes, figure out childcare, or feel more motivated.

But the truth is, the perfect time is never coming. There’s always another Monday around the corner. And waiting around for the “right” moment keeps us from making any real movement today.

You’re putting in the time. Showing up.
Doing what the program says.

But it still doesn’t feel like you’re getting there.

That’s more common than you think—and the fix is simpler than you’d expect.

Everyone wants to know the magic number:

“Should I be doing 8 reps? 10 reps? 12?”

This week, we break down the small shift that can change how your workouts work.