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Movin or snoozin…
Newton might not have been thinking about strength training when he wrote his first law of motion, but he nailed a truth that applies to every athlete and the everyday person:
An object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest stays at rest.
It’s not just physics. It’s training. It’s habit. It’s life.
Think about how hard it is to get moving after coming home and sitting on the couch for too long. Compare that with how much easier it is to keep going once you’ve started; whether that’s training, working, or just getting through your daily routine. The momentum you build doesn’t just carry your body, it carries your mind, too.
And when it comes to sport, performance, and durability, momentum is everything.
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BREAKDOWN
What’s this momentum concept mean for you?
Training Momentum
Every rep, every set, every session builds a small push forward. Momentum compounds just like every dollar you invest. If you stay in motion with consistent training, you don’t just maintain strength and conditioning, you amplify it. Rest days are necessary, but long bouts of time off (other than injury or big events)? They turn momentum into friction. Restarting always costs more energy than continuing.Sport & Performance
In combat sports, momentum is both literal and figurative. Fighters who dictate pace force their opponent to react. Athletes who keep the gas pedal steady, not necessarily sprinting, but flowing; find themselves in control. Training mirrors this. Conditioning isn’t just about lungs and legs; it’s about teaching your body to sustain motion without burning out.Everyday Life
Beyond the gym or mat, the law still holds true. You’ve probably noticed that small actions have the snowball effect. Wash one dish and suddenly you clean the kitchen. Lace up your shoes and you’re out the door running. On the flip side, staying at rest makes tasks feel heavier than they are. Motion lowers the barrier of entry; but once you start, staying in motion feels natural.
Bottom line:
Momentum is your cheat code. It builds durability, makes training progression smoother, improves sport performance, and keeps you engaged in life. Start small if needed… but start. Motion beats inertia every single time.
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COACH’S INSIGHT
Momentum doesn’t mean speed. It means consistency. It means choosing action, even if it’s small.
Training doesn’t have to be perfect every session. Life doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. What matters is staying in motion. Missed a lift? Get the next one. Busy day? Do a quick session instead of skipping altogether. These micro-decisions build the kind of momentum that separates athletes who just “train sometimes” from those who actually progress year after year.
Objects in motion stay in motion. Be the object. Stay in motion.
