How working out 5 times a week has changed my life
This simple realization changed everything about how I approached workouts. Trust me, it's so easy—you can start doing it today.
I used to be an inconsistent fitness enthusiast. I struggled with erratic workout habits, citing busy work schedules and lack of consistency. My turning point came from recognizing that when I worked out, I used to experience bursts of energy and increased productivity.
The key insight involved shifting focus from results-oriented goals (weight loss, strength) to making the gym visit itself the primary objective. This mirrors how I learned to manage perfectionism: systems over outcomes. This allowed me to track daily progress directly rather than waiting for visible physical changes.
Current benefits I've experienced
- Enhanced alertness and mood
- Improved productivity (completing 8-hour tasks in 6 hours)
- Better impulse control
- Visible fitness improvements despite prior struggles
My workout structure
- Monday-Wednesday: Push, Pull, Legs splits
- Thursday: Rest (sometimes HIIT)
- Friday-Saturday: Upper body and Legs
- Sunday: Rest
- 5-7 days weekly training
Additional practices
- Strict dietary tracking via MyFitnessPal
- Calorie management (3200kcal bulking phase to 2000-2200kcal cutting phase)
- Accountability partner meeting daily at 10 AM
- Post-workout routine of dressing for work
I emphasize the importance of consistency, having a workout buddy for accountability, and keeping the routine simple for sustainability.
Hi, I'm Mischa. I've been Shipping products and building ventures for over a decade. First exit at 25, second at 30. Now Partner & CPO at Ryde Ventures, an AI venture studio in Amsterdam. Currently shipping Stagent and Onoma. Based in Hong Kong. I write about what I learn along the way.
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