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TODAYāS LEVEL UP:
Coachās Corner: Donāt chase sorenessāchase progress
Resource Highlight: Randalās Story ā From Stuck to Shredded
Question from Our Readers: āShould I train abs every day to get a six-pack?ā
Fit Trivia: Which 80s action hero was also a professional bodybuilder before becoming a Hollywood star?
Donāt Chase SorenessāChase Progress
You donāt need to feel wrecked to make progress.
Soreness is a signal, not a scoreboard.
In fact, constantly chasing soreness can backfire:
It can delay recovery, making it harder to train consistently
It may indicate poor programming, like too much volume or unnecessary novelty
Itās not a reliable marker of effective training; progressive overload is
What should you chase instead?
Heavier weights lifted
Better form under load
More reps with the same weight
Shorter rest while maintaining output
Progress > pain. Always.
FROM RYANāS DESK
Blame weakens you. Ownership strengthens you. When you take responsibility, you take control. Circumstances donāt decide your future, your choices do. Be the guy who owns every result. Thatās where real power begins.
Resource Highlight: Randalās Story ā From Stuck to Shredded
Before 3M Coaching, Rand felt like his best years were behind him. A retired military man, he had the discipline, but no roadmap. Workouts were sporadic, meals lacked structure, and heād started avoiding the mirror altogether.
Then everything changed.
In just 90 days, Rand turned everything around. Hereās how:
Scheduled workouts and made them non-negotiable, even saying no to social outings to stay on track
Dialed in his meal prep with creative, flavorful options that kept him consistent
Learned portion control and flexible eating; no more āall or nothingā mentality
Found a sustainable balance between discipline and enjoying life
He sums it up perfectly:
āIn the beginning, I was embarrassed to even look in the mirror. Now Iām stronger, leaner, and in control. Itās not about being perfect, itās about having a plan and sticking to it.ā
Question from Our Readers:
āShould I train abs every day to get a six-pack?ā
ā Ben, 44, from San Diego
Nope.
Abs are muscles like any other; they need recovery, too.
What actually reveals your six-pack:
Consistent fat loss through smart nutrition
Training your abs 2ā3x/week with proper resistance
Compound movements that engage the core (like overhead presses, planks, and rows)
If your dietās not dialed in, no amount of crunches will matter.
Fit Trivia: Which 80s action hero was also a professional bodybuilder before becoming a Hollywood star?
Answer: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Before The Terminator, Arnold was a seven-time Mr. Olympia and helped bring bodybuilding into the mainstream. He didnāt just play the action heroāhe was one.
Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach
Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.
He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.
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