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Client Spotlight: From Abs to Endurance

Brent summed it up best: “Yeah I’m really seeing the abs start to pop like all the time now. Feeling way better about it. Kind of feels like FINALLY!”

That “finally” moment is what every man chasing transformation is after. The abs are starting to cut through. The shoulders are filling out. The energy showing up where it matters most — not just in the gym, but in real life.

For Brent, that looked like dusting his son during a sprint run (while his son was on a bike) and stepping back on the ice for hockey. First time in 2 years. Second time in 22 years. And instead of gassing out, he was making plays longer and stronger than before.

That’s the difference between training for looks vs. life training. The aesthetics are proof. Endurance is freedom. The performance is legacy.

Brent’s story is a reminder: this isn’t just about chasing abs. It’s about stacking wins that carry over into every area of life.

Mindset Edge: Stop Negotiating With Yourself

That daily inner debate — “Should I train today? Should I prep my food? Should I just skip it?” — is the silent killer of progress.

Every time you leave the door open for negotiation, you give weakness a seat at the table. And the truth? Weakness only needs one “yes” to win.

The fastest way to build discipline isn’t more motivation — it’s removing the option to argue with yourself in the first place.

Here’s what it looks like when you stop negotiating:

• Training becomes automatic. Like brushing your teeth, you don’t think about it — you just do it.

• Meal prep stops being a chore. It’s part of the week, not something you “fit in if you feel like it.”

• Your mental energy goes to progress. Not wasted on back-and-forth battles in your head.

Think about the strongest men you know. They’re not flawless. They’re not always motivated. But they live by decisions, not feelings.

No debate. No excuses. Just execution.

Discipline gets built the moment you cut off the exit routes and stop giving yourself a vote.

Training Insight: The Role of Recovery – Why Rest is Just as Important as Training

You crush your workouts. You hit your macros. You grind day after day. But here’s the truth most men chasing results overlook: rest isn’t optional—it’s part of the program.

Recovery is where the magic happens. It’s not in the gym, it’s not in the chicken and rice, and it’s not in endless cardio sessions. Recovery is when your body repairs muscle, strengthens connective tissue, and adapts to the work you’ve already put in. Skip it, and you stall progress—or worse, invite injury.

Here’s what proper recovery looks like in action:

• Planned Rest Days: A true transformation doesn’t come from nonstop training. Scheduling one or two rest days each week allows your body to rebuild and get stronger. Treat rest as seriously as you treat lifting.

• Sleep as Fuel: Your muscles grow while you sleep, not while you scroll on your phone. Prioritize quality sleep to maximize hormone function, fat loss, and mental clarity.

• Active Recovery: Recovery doesn’t have to mean doing nothing. Low-intensity movement—like walking, mobility drills, or light cycling—keeps blood flowing, reduces soreness, and accelerates repair.

• Recovery Tools: Foam rolling, stretching, contrast showers, and proper hydration can dramatically improve your body's ability to recover.

Think about the strongest men you know—they don’t just train hard; they recover smart. They understand that growth comes not just from lifting more, but from giving their body the tools it needs to adapt.

Quick Check-In

📬 Hit reply — Foam rolling, stretching, or chill days — which recovery move changed your game? Please share it with us!

Let’s keep raising the standard —
— Ryan & the 3M Coaching Team