{"id":5798,"date":"2021-05-21T08:37:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T15:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/?p=5798"},"modified":"2021-05-21T08:37:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T15:37:17","slug":"the-big-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/the-big-4\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next-level results depend on the two words everyone hates:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt depends.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cShould I cut down on carbs? It depends.<\/strong>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDo I need to change my training? It depends.<\/strong>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWill adding supplements make a difference? It depends.<\/strong>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The words sting because it feels like a delay. You want to move fast and transform. But, that\u2019s the first mistake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt depends\u201d isn\u2019t a cop-out. It\u2019s recognition of the hierarchy that will help you finally achieve the success you desire.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before worrying about \u201cit depends\u201d questions, instead, focusing on mastering \u201cThe Big 4.\u201d This foundation includes:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Daily movement<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Vegetables, fruits, protein each day<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Prioritizing sleep and recovery<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Habituating smiling and sex<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once you\u2019ve built habits around those behaviors, then hitting the next level depends on your:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Goals<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Lifestyle<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Schedule<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Budget<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Preferences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Success stands at the intersection of science – personal experience – consistency – and lifestyle factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      At some point, you need to customize. But, \u201cit depends\u201d is something that is earned. If you want to reach that point, everything <\/span>depends<\/span><\/i> on your willingness to move slowly and master the big 4.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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