3 Must-Have Fitness Systems

FTF #115

November 29, 2024

Hey there - it’s Don.

Happy Friday!

I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving.

If you are new to the newsletter, my name is Don and I run Layman’s Fitness, which is a business that helps Christian guys lose weight and build strength all at home.

Tomorrow marks the last day of the Layman’s Fitness Black Friday deal on the Kettlebell Strength System. If you want to learn more about that, just click below.

Let’s jump into this week’s Fit Tip Friday!

🔎 In This Fit Tip Friday

Inside you’ll find:

  • 3 must-have fitness systems

  • 18 nutrition facts that should be common sense (but aren’t)

  • Why am I craving sugar, the seven basic human movements, and more

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3 Must-Have Fitness Systems

Click here to read this article on the Layman’s Fitness website

Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress

James Clear

As Atomic Habits author James Clear defines it, a system is what is done to accomplish a goal. Here’s how he puts it:

  • If you’re a coach, your goal is to win a championship. Your system is what your team does at practice each day.

  • If you’re a writer, your goal is to write a book. Your system is the writing schedule that you follow each week.

  • If you’re an entrepreneur, your goal is to build a million dollar business. Your system is your sales and marketing process.

But what about for fitness?

What are are the essential systems for any fitness goal?

Regardless of your fitness goal (lose weight, gain weight, maintain weight, etc…) here are the three must-have fitness systems.

1. Movement

One of the biggest culprits behind any unhealthy lifestyle is inactivity due to sitting all day. This is also one of the simplest improvements anyone can make at any time.

This first system of movement addresses the sedentary lifestyle by focusing on behaviors (i.e. daily steps) that lead to improved general health.

2. Strength

Once movement is in place, the next thing to focus is on strength. This system improves the ability of your body to do things for longer periods of time and with more energy.

The most important variables within this system is to find the training movements that give you the most return for your time. This is why I have personally chosen kettlebells.

3. Nutrition

Lastly, the final thing to focus on is nutrition. This system is the fuel and replenishment your body needs to move with strength.

The system takes the longest to piece together, but the most important things to focus on here is the right mix of foods that allow for the most consistency for the longest period of time.

P.S. Putting these three things together for you is exactly what the Kettlebell Strength System does

🔎 Finds/Resources This Week

Here’s my top find from this week:

18 nutrition facts that should be common sense, but are not (more)

5 of my favorites from this list:

#3: Take news headlines with a grain of salt

#5: Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat

#6: Sugary drinks are the most fattening product in the American diet

#16: Never trust health claims on packaging

#18/20: Don’t blame current health problems on old foods

 

Other finds

  • Why am I craving sugar? (more)

  • The seven basic human movements (more)

  • Don’t eat until you’re full (more)

  • Cardio or weights first? Cardio before vs. after lifting (more)

What’s New with Layman’s Fitness

  • A little theology of feasting (more)

  • This outdoor kettlebell workout (more)

👍 Thanks for reading!

If you want to take advantage of the Black Friday deal, just click below to learn more.

Be strong,

Don