{"id":1873,"date":"2026-04-07T15:09:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/?p=1873"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:09:36","slug":"start-a-new-training-program-part-ii-ask-a-pt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/start-a-new-training-program-part-ii-ask-a-pt\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Time to Start a New Training Program Part II: Ask a PT"},"content":{"rendered":"

In last week\u2019s blog<\/a>, we discussed whether it is best to start a new training program in January or begin in December despite the holiday chaos. In this week\u2019s blog, we are focusing on the pursuit of perfection and how it can hold you back.<\/p>\n

Start a New Training Program Now or Wait for January?<\/h2>\n

Question: In your blog last week, you said to stop chasing perfection. Could you expand on that?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer: I am one of those people who has had plenty of ideas to improve my life but rarely implement them. Why? Because I try to make everything perfect before I start.<\/p>\n

If I want to lose weight, I create detailed plans for dieting and a new exercise routine. During the planning process, I either get overwhelmed or fixate on small, insignificant details.<\/p>\n

In the end, nothing gets done. I become frustrated and waste too much time.<\/p>\n

This is something I have seen affect many gym-goers.<\/p>\n

In last week\u2019s blog, I said I understand where this mindset comes from, and I gave advice that may suit those people. However, I also said it is better to start now rather than wait for everything to be perfect.<\/p>\n

I stand by that completely.<\/p>\n

Everything I have accomplished has come from taking action early rather than waiting for the perfect moment. Nine years ago, I decided to start a podcast with a friend. We recorded the first episode a week later.<\/p>\n\r\n \r\n