How to organize your training week?

Your Future Self Will Thank You (And Your Knees Will Too!)

Sometimes, life feels like you're playing dodgeball with responsibilities while blindfolded... okay, let's be real—it's basically a 24/7 thing! When you're drowning in deadlines and your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt, hitting the gym can feel as frivolous as buying a yacht when you can't afford gas. But plot twist: it's actually the opposite!

Training: It's Like a Time Machine, But Real

Here's the deal about training that'll blow your mind harder than finding out mitochondria are actually ancient bacteria that moved in as roommates 2 billion years ago (true story!). You're not sweating it out for today's Instagram story or tomorrow's beach bod. Heck, you're not even training for that 6-month transformation. You're training for Future You—and trust me, Future You is going to be SO grateful they might just send a thank-you card.

Picture this: You're 60 and still crushing the same activities you rocked in your 40s. You're 70 and feeling like a million bucks (adjusted for inflation) with minimal pain because Past You was that legend who trained 5 times a week, come hell, high water, or Netflix season finales. Fast forward to your 80s—you're out there hiking mountains, chasing grandkids around like a caffeinated gazelle, and living your best life completely PAIN-FREE!

The Science Bit (Don't Worry, We'll Keep It Fun): Research shows that muscle mass naturally decreases by 3-8% per decade after age 30, and the rate doubles after 60. It's called sarcopenia, which sounds like a fancy pasta dish but is actually your muscles staging a slow-motion retirement party. Regular strength training can literally reverse this process—it's like having a Benjamin Button effect, but only for your muscles!

Why This Matters More Than Your Morning Coffee

If you're in your 20s or 30s, this might feel as distant as flying cars or the day TikTok finally makes sense to your parents. But here's the kicker—life moves faster than a cheetah on espresso! One day you're complaining about hangovers lasting two days, and suddenly you're googling "why does my back hurt when I sleep wrong?"

The Bellcore Blueprint: Because Science Says So

Let's talk about organizing your week to maximize your Bellcore experience and create progress that'll make your future self do a happy dance (pain-free, obviously).

STRENGTH is the MVP here. No, lifting a 50-pound squat won't turn you into the Hulk overnight—despite what your brain tells you at 3 AM when you're convinced you'll wake up looking like a bodybuilder after one workout. Those "I build muscle fast" or "I'll get too bulky" fears? They're about as scientifically accurate as thinking chocolate milk comes from brown cows.

The Real Tea: Women would need testosterone levels 15-20 times higher than normal to build muscle like men. So unless you're secretly a superhero, those bicep curls aren't going to turn you into She-Hulk. What they WILL do is increase your bone density, boost your metabolism, and make everyday tasks easier than opening a pickle jar (finally!).

Your Weekly Game Plan: Choose Your Fighter

Level 1: The "I'm Dipping My Toes In" Package Minimum 4 trainings per week:

• Bootycamp + Push + Pull + Box & Core

• That's 4 hours out of your 168-hour week! (Yes, we did the math—there are 168 hours in a week, which means you're investing a whopping 2.4% of your time in your future awesome self)

Level 2: The "I'm Getting Serious" Special 5 trainings per week:

• 2x Bootycamp + Push + Pull + Box & Core

Level 3: The "I've Seen the Light and It's Gains" Ultimate Every single day because you're basically a fitness ninja now:

• 2x Bootycamp + Push + Pull + Core + HIIT + Recovery

The Bottom Line (And Your Future Bottom Will Thank You)

Is it a lot? Absolutely. Is binge-watching Netflix easier? Sure. But here's the thing—investing in your body is like putting money in the world's best retirement account, except instead of cash dividends, you get the ability to chase your dog without throwing out your back.

The Science Victory Lap: Studies show that people who engage in regular strength training have a 46% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Translation? You're literally training to live longer AND better. It's like having a cheat code for life!

Building muscles that last, efficiently and safely thanks to our awesome team—because your future self deserves to feel like a superhero, not like they need a superhero to help them get off the couch!