In today’s behind the scenes footage you’ll see how I get “In The Zone” during the first exercise of our chest workout.
Physique Training is an ‘experience’ to me. I look forward to each training session with insane enthusiasm. I love every moment of the workout. I soak up every bit of every rep. I marinate in the ‘burn’ and embrace the ‘pump’. I feed off of the fear prior to a heavy lift… harnessing the adrenaline for an incredible performance.
Gym time… is ‘me’ time. It’s my serenity. It’s a time when I am completely in-tune with myself… my thoughts, my feeling, my breath, my heartbeat, and every movement.
At first glance this may seem a bit selfish… but frankly, it’s one of the most selfless acts I take part in… because I leave the gym at peace… feeling EMPOWERED! …feeling STRONG! …feeling confident… ready to give the world the very best of myself…
@0:10 Easter damage report (weight gain)
@0:47 Breakfast
@1:05 Post calve, abs, and sprint workout meal
@2:00 Get In The Zone… your training experience
@7:34 Dinner
@7:42 Chest Workout “In The Zone”
@9:12 Post workout shake
The key to focus is to first clear your mind and put your ‘blinders on’ to block out all distractions. You won’t be able to optimally ‘feel’ the maximum amount of tension in a muscle if you are thinking about past or future events.
If you want to experience a quality rep, you need to be truly present in the moment. It’s a heightened sense of awareness… and it’s in this state of mind where you will experience the greatest joy from training.
My buddy Shawn Phillips refers to this as Focused Intensity Training (FIT). In his book Strength For Life he says, “As you begin to master FIT, harnessing your power to focus, expect to enjoy an increasing state of flow during your training. This is that “in the zone” state that athletes often speak of – the place where time seems to stop and what was once work becomes effortless grace.”
So now my questions to you are…
What is your experience like in the gym? Are you “In The Zone”… or are you easily distracted by your surroundings?
Do you look forward to every workout with great enthusiasm?
Do you enjoy your workouts?
Are you gaining more from your workouts than the physical results you experience?
I’d love to hear your responses to these questions.
Here’s my meal breakdown for the day…
Breakfast: approximately 450 calories
Lunch: approximately 450 calories
Dinner: ??? calories
Full Strength post-workout shake: 300 calories
Total calories???
Here’s my activities for the day…
15 minute Calves workout
10 minute Abs workout
15 minute sprint intervals on the stationary bike (20 second sprints 40 second recovery)
30 minute walk with Chief
Chest Workout from Phase 5 of AMP – Aesthetic Muscle Plan.
My Current Stats:
5′ 7″
157 lbs
38 years old
I wish I could bottle up my zest for the Physique Artist Lifestyle and share it with you… but I am also certain it’s best for you to discover this joy through your own personal experiences.
Embrace the process and enjoy the journey!
Sculpt a Masterpiece,
Scott Tousignant
About The Author
Scott Tousignant, BHK is a Physique Coach and Elite Natural Bodybuilder with the UFE.
Scott specializes in helping regular men and women sculpt their body into a chiseled work of art. Viewing training as an art form and your body as a sculpture is a simple shift in mindset that brings out the beauty in your ongoing body transformation.
The art of molding and chiseling an aesthetically pleasing physique with ideal proportions, spectacular symmetry, and magnificent detail is one of life’s most rewarding and fulfilling experiences. It’s an opportunity for self growth and self discovery that will impact every area of your life.
Learn more about Scott’s physique-focused training programs:
Build ROCK solid muscle with chiseled details by following Scott’s 6 month periodized muscle building system called AMP – Aesthetic Muscle Plan
Get a taste of Scott’s hardcore physique training programs with Physique Phreak
When Scott needs to urgently strip away stubborn sacks of fat for a photo shoot or bodybuilding contest, he turns to his time-tested proven system… Elite Physique system.
Check out Scott’s original physique training ‘work of art’… the Metabolic Masterpiece Body Sculpting Collection