While reading my friend Boris' blog today (SquatRX - AWESOME blog if you've got the time), he was lamenting the fact that in today's tech age, information is so readily available that it has created the "bumbling amateur." I couldn't agree more. Particularly as it relates to training, there are so many people saying so many things, that it's easy for one to become overwhelmed (especially if you've never been an "exerciser"). Part of the problem, as Bertrand Russell noted, is that the stupid are so sure of themselves, and the intelligent so full of doubt. While not totally true, it certainly isn't far off. The loud, ignorant majority are screaming in the face of the possible customer, in the hopes of making the quick buck. It only serves to confuse people more. Add in those who really do know what they're talking about trying to help, and well, there you have it.
Additionally, we have been almost conditioned to not fail. I know I'm guilty of it - I know that at least part of my issues with procrastination have to do with wanting to do everything perfectly and not knowing where to start. Realizing that imperfection is not only OK, but inevitable, is a vital part of learning. If one's training goals are merely as an "exerciser," then, to a certain extent, it truly doesn't matter! Do what you want! Are you going to do some dumb things along the way? Absolutely. But there are plenty of people who should know better that do really dumb things too. So don't be afraid to fail. Not "attempt a 315 squat when I'm only capable of 135" fail, but on a smaller scale. You'll figure it out eventually, if you really want to.
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