Foundation of easy days

I saw this quote recently:

“PRs are built on the foundation of easy days.”

It resonated with me, and I hope it does with you too—because not every session you come to the gym needs to be a heroic effort.

Most of what we do in the gym will feel pretty easy. Progress can feel slow, almost unremarkable at times.

Not every workout needs to end with you lying on the floor or walking away sore. That idea, that soreness and sweat are indicators of effectiveness, is nonsense.

Most days, you just need to go in and check the box.

Move around.
Elevate your heart rate.
Expose your body to a few meaningful ranges of motion.
Then move on with your day.

Over a long enough timeline, most sessions should feel easy.

That isn’t a bad thing.
That’s training.

— Justin Miner