Run - 4x2 mins, 1:1 work:rest
Bench - worked up to 3x5 @205, ~15-30 sec b/w sets, then some backoff sets
A. Incline bench - 3x8 @155
B. Bent-over row - 3x8 @155
Poundstone curls - barx60
Rope pushdowns
Lateral raises
We're set up for reward systems, literally, as the pleasure centers in the brain are activated and the activity is then stored as a positive experience. Over time, these are repeatedly layered in and the act may be seen as pleasurable (or at the very least, we forget how unpleasurable it is); however, a reward is expected every time in order to keep up the charade. We must work toward making the work, or activity, the reward itself. Because the external rewards we gain (if they are to happen at all) will not be immediately evident.
Our puritanical reward/punishment system does us no favors in this regard. "I was good, I worked out today, I deserve that cookie!" "I ate like shit today, need to hit the gym and punish myself." No. It doesn't work this way. It is about developing habits and principles that serve us well over time to lead us on our journey toward success (whatever we define that as).
The reward is the act itself.
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