Training from the right place
Most people don’t fail with training because they’re lazy.
They fail because they’re training from the wrong place.
I see it all the time.
People try to out-train poor lifestyle habits.
They train harder to make up for bad sleep.
They punish themselves for overworking, overeating, drinking, or feeling stressed.
They turn training into a form of self-criticism instead of self-respect.
That might work for a few weeks.
It never works long term.
Training was never meant to be a way to break yourself down.
When training comes from guilt, anger, or frustration, it usually looks like:
- Going too hard, too often
- Ignoring recovery
- Chasing exhaustion instead of progress
- Letting intensity replace intent
Eventually, the body pushes back. Injuries, fatigue, burnout, loss of motivation.
That’s not a discipline problem.
That’s training without purpose.
At SLM, we believe training should build you up over time, not leave you constantly sore, flat, or injured. Strength forms the foundation. Not just for performance, but for confidence, resilience, and long-term health. That’s why we prioritise structured strength work and purposeful progression over random intensity.
Progress isn’t about how destroyed you feel after a session.
It’s about what you’re capable of next week, next month, next year.
No amount of effort in the gym can compensate for:
- Poor sleep
- Chronic stress
- Inconsistent nutrition
- No recovery
Training should support your life, not act as damage control for it.
This is also why we don’t do mindless cardio. Cardio is there to build capacity and performance, not to punish your body or “earn” food.
The goal isn’t to leave every session wrecked.
The goal is to leave better than you arrived.
This is how strength is built long term.
Ask yourself this:
Am I training to build myself up, or to beat myself down?
If it’s the former, you’re on the right path.
And if it’s the latter, awareness is the first step.
We’re here to help you train with purpose, build real strength, and stay in the game for life.
Coach Jeremy
