Not to be cocky, but my training, cardio, and conditioning are on another level. I train very often, and I train very hard. You are not on my level.
Some of you stand next to me, or train in the same room and classes I do. However, do not get it twisted — just because you are in a class with me, it does not mean that you are getting the same workout that I am. Being real with you, most people are not training anywhere nearly as hard as I am training.
Before you try and compare yourself to me, you gotta learn about this thing called intensity. Especially if you are going to try and put me down in some fashion. Again, not to be cocky, but most people are not on my level when it comes to intensity. That is just a fact. I may be coming off strong, but this intensity is what makes me a good instructor, what has given me these amazing results, and what separates people like me from most others.
Now, you are probably wondering, “Why is Angel talking like this? Is he not supposed to inspire and motivate?” Sure, that is what I want to do, but sometimes some people need a reality check.
Yesterday, two people suggested that I was “weak,” and they noticed that I was starting to show signs of fatigue.
Oh man, Angel is tired, he’s not a real man.
What is that about? They were commenting on me reaching my limit and using that to criticize me. So I thought I would clarify a few things.
I started to get a bit tired about three hours into training, and they said they were not tired yet. I taught my strength class, caught a train to another gym, then did a HIIT and Zumba class. Also, I have drastically reduced my carbs and overall calories lately. I even spent nearly a week laid out very sick. Yet here I am, back at it, grinding it out.
Yes, I do get tired eventually, and of course, you are not tired — you are not training as long as I am. I was teaching classes before you even showed up at the gym. More importantly, you are not putting in the same level of effort in class. Sometimes people do not realize how much they hold back, and that is okay. But do not mistake my fatigue as weakness — it is just a part of pushing hard.
Seeing someone else reach their limit does not take away from your progress or place you on the same level. Everyone is on their own journey. For me, intensity is what drives results and separates my approach. So keep working at your pace, and know that intensity means different things to different people.
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