Somnath Sikdar

#newyearsresolution tips from Coach Eric: Let’s leave some bad habits behind while attempting to hit goals this year: - Be accountable. Whether you miss work outs or get off with your nutrition (or both), recognize it and work from there to get back to consistency. Making excuses every time you mess up and writing it off only leads to doing it more in the future.... - I’m going to get back on track. Common saying for people who somehow can’t stick to a schedule they said was easily doable. If you’re saying this every couple months, you need to reevaluate how much of a priority your goals aren’t. Unless you’re injured or need personal time to regroup, getting hammered on a week night or that you were binge watching a Netflix series aren’t good excuses for why you continue to get off course. - Stop taking heavy singles/maxes because you feel good that day or need some social media content. What’s important, long term results or short term? If you find yourself constantly hitting big singles to post, you’re getting in the way of your big plan. Plus half of you are just hitting singles everyone has seen you hit a thousand times, so what’s the point? Find your reason for training again and work towards that, not for a social media highlight. Once this becomes a habit, it’s easier to do as the norm. - Less talking. Sure, the gym is a great community but using it as a social club first is taking away from the work needed to be done. Rest times are important and you lose track of time in interesting conversations. Save it for after the work out or fit your talking in between the break times. You’re not only affecting your work out but also the other people in the conversation. - Stop letting a failed lift or a bad work out dictate your progress. We all fail, we all have shitty work outs, it’s not the end of the world and it doesn’t mean you’re getting worse. - Stop thinking progress is linear. Long bouts of work with no PRs is what working out is actually about, not a constant highlight reel. Take wins in other areas such as form/technique, how easy a working set/weight is becoming, how time efficient your weeks are starting to look.

#Repost @dragon_gym_exton with @make_repost WHAT A YEAR! Between DG Barbell Club, Dragon Gym Muay Thai and Dragon Gym Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we made some pretty noticeable waves in the last 12 months. If you think that was something, just watch what we do next! ... Congratulations to all of our competitors and coaches! @chris_dragongym @thebiggestdong @skyneeld @mewhortskip @krippdid @iamjessallen @britttlifts @therealrob_akers @lonnie484 @pambalam1 @jesswright14 @askbbbjj @somnathsikdar

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When I used to spar with giants. #tbt #bethecoffee

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Quick Ramen. @asikdar

A key to success. #bethecoffee

This week’s #deadlifts 405x3, 405x2, 405x3 at a deficit (1 plate) #bethecoffee

Make it so. #bethecoffee

Quality is not an act, it is a habit. -Aristotle. #bethecoffee

Indeed. #Bethecoffee

Indeed. #bethecoffee

As the new year commences, think about the trees you will plant. #bethecoffee

Just kickin’ it

Give us a call to get in the calendar for ‘21 > 610-363-7575 #bethecoffee

I think this is the theme of 2021. Happy New Year. #bethecoffee

There's a lot more to Dragon Gym than you may know about... #bethecoffee #dragongym

Dear Friend If you already know that your interested and ready to go, click the link on the bio. Need to know a little more before signing up? Read on...... This is not going to be easy, but it will set you on a track for success for 2021. If you haven’t heard the be the coffee story, I highly suggest you read it below. 2020 has taught us the our environment and outside actors can do their very best to crush our dreams and aspirations. We now know that we need to develop our selves from the inside out and the the thing that changes the essence of the environment itself. Did you know most people (over 80%) give up on their goalsespecially health related onesby February 8th? This challenge is, in part, specifically designed to get you across that rubicon. And, once you do, most of the friction has been removed, the habits have been formed, and the momentum created to continue propelling you through the entire year. It’s going to be a hard 35 days, but it’s going to be worth it. The Next Challenge starts on Jan 4th.

Some things to consider for 2021 (informed by the 5 Criterion) Do you have a structure or routine to set aside and dedicate time to the following? Physical exercise for yourself? Physical exercise or play for your kids?... Dedicated time for relationships? With your significant other? With your kids? Important friendships? A way to expand yourself and your value? Reading, writing, music, cooking, crafting, continuing education, professional development, etc. Recreation, relaxation, entertainment, socializing? Sleep? This is probably one of the most neglected activities. #bethecoffee #2021 #2021goals See more

The #bethecoffee challenge starts on Monday. Make sure to sign up! --> https://bit.ly/35daybtcc If you need to ask me anything before getting started, just send me a PM HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR!... Sincerely, Somnath Sikdar PS. Here's what's included in the challenge: * Daily body weight workout, sent to your inbox every day. 35 workouts * Intro to Meditation "Cheat Sheet" * Weekly Meditation / Mindfulness "Scripts" * Eat this / not that daily food template * Sample Daily Meal Plan for Women (1400 Cals) * Sample Daily Meal Plan for Men (1800 Cals) * Video tutorials of exercises as well as scale-up and scale-back options * Pointers for positive Behavioral Change and Habit Forming * Training Accountability log * Food Tracking Journal - Bonus 1 - weekly email check in with me, send me your food and training logs and Qs - Bonus 2 - Two kettlebell workouts per week, even though you don’t need equipment for this challenge you can swap a couple workouts with these if you have access to a kettlebell - Bonus 3 - 2 Barbell /dumbbell workouts per week. Again, optional - Bonus 4 - 2 Kickboxing style workouts a week you can do these like shadow boxing or hit a heavy bag if you have access. Optional, but a good way to keep the body moving and get a couple extra sweats every week. - Bonus 5 - Open Gym access at DG. If you’re local you can come in and workout at Dragon Gym Exton. We call this open gym you get access to the equipment, just not the classes. - Bonus 6 - FREE Quick Start Course local and want to try out some of our martial arts or power lifting classes? All of our students start the same way, with our signature 3-class quick start program. Test drive 3 group martial arts or fitness classes for free - $69 value All of this for less than $3 a day. For less than a cup of coffee as they say. You can kick start the year and set your trajectory right. Here's that link again >>>> https://bit.ly/35daybtcc

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Structure, Routine, and Boundaries for 2021...the wisdom of Mr Rogers

Join a community that makes you better. #bethecoffee

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. Aristotle #bethecoffee #mondaymotivation

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This week’s #sidekicks #bethecoffee

This week’s #deadlifts. 430x3x3. Last set. #bethecoffee

The #dgbarbell club and coach Eric killing it. #Repost @thebiggestdong with @make_repost In addition to having their best meets ever, everyone walked away with a state record or two on Saturday! Great work by all of you

Now is the time to get started. > 610-363-7575 CLASS SCHEDULES:... Exton Schedule: Tues/Thurs - Noon Mon to Thurs - 6:30 PM Tuesdays - 7:30 PM - Black Belt Only Sat - 9 AM Malvern: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15 PM Berwyn Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:15 PM Members have access to all DG locations. #dragongym #bethecoffee