Okay, so today I wanted to dive into something a bit different – figuring out how to really use this “Coach Dixon” thing I’d heard about. I’d seen the name pop up in a few fitness forums, and it seemed like people were getting some solid results, so I figured, why not give it a shot?
First, I needed to understand what Coach Dixon even was. Was it an app? A program? A specific person? Turns out, it’s more of a training philosophy, centered around a coach named, well, Coach Dixon. He’s got a pretty strong online presence, mostly focused on bodyweight training and calisthenics.
Getting Started
I started by just watching a bunch of his videos online. I’d just type “Coach Dixon workout” into the search bar and see what I found that I want to learn. There’s a ton of content out there, which is both good and bad. Good because, well, it’s free! Bad because it’s kind of overwhelming. I spent a good hour just browsing through different routines, trying to figure out where to even begin.
My First Workout (and My Mistakes!)
I picked a beginner-friendly looking bodyweight circuit. It involved push-ups, squats, lunges, planks – the usual suspects. I figured I was in decent shape, so I could handle it.
- Mistake #1: I didn’t really warm up properly. Just did a few arm circles and jumped right in. Big mistake. My muscles were NOT happy about that.
- Mistake #2: I tried to keep up with the pace in the video. Coach Dixon, he’s a beast! I, on the other hand, am not. I pushed myself way too hard, and my form went completely out the window.
By the end of the workout, I was a sweaty, exhausted mess. I could barely move the next day. I definitely overdid it.
Learning and Adjusting
So, I took a couple of days off to recover (and complain about how sore I was). Then, I went back to the drawing board. This time, I did things a little differently:
- Proper Warm-up: I found a separate Coach Dixon video specifically for warm-ups and followed it religiously. Made a HUGE difference.
- Modified Exercises: I realized I needed to scale back some of the exercises. Instead of full push-ups, I did them on my knees. Instead of jumping lunges, I did regular lunges.
- Focused on Form: I paid way more attention to how I was doing each exercise, rather than how many reps I could crank out. Slow and steady wins the race, right?
- Listen My Body:Rest when I had a bad condition.
Making Progress
I’ve been following this modified approach for a couple of weeks now, and I’m actually starting to see some progress! I’m feeling stronger, my form is improving, and I’m not nearly as sore after each workout. I still using his method on youtube, and I just focus on my form. I think I’m getting the hang of this Coach Dixon thing. It’s definitely tough, but it’s also kind of addictive. I’m excited to see where I can take it!
So, that’s my Coach Dixon journey so far. Definitely a learning experience, but a good one! It is worth to try and see if you like it!
