What’s the most difficult part of the method to practice?

The part no one trains

It’s not Radio Taiso, animal movements, isometrics, planks or even horse stance. (Although that one is pretty difficult).

It’s restraint. Because it’s counter-cultural.

Trusting that what feels good is enough and not pushing it.

That’s the DSY principle, written in torn tendons, or in Brad’s, a meniscus.

I’m sharing his comment under one of my posts:

I have had an experience that has really enlightened me as to EXACTLY what you are talking about. I have followed your fitness suggestions for quite some time. I slow jog almost every day… in the winter (in Oregon) I have to do it inside on the treadmill. No problem. I started mixing in some full-out sprints for 20-30 seconds. Really enjoyed it. On the day in question… I thought I could take it a bit farther (and faster). I felt it! My knee suddenly hurt. I stopped and got off the treadmill and went out to the golf course (my biggest passion). Played a few holes… and then I realized my knee was really starting to hurt. I decided to walk in. On my way back to the club house POP!!!! I heard it and felt it!! My knee!! Popped in a bad way. I could barely take steps.

Much better now. Functional… however I have a torn meniscus… and will require surgery.

Lesson learned. I need to be satisfied with where I am and not push to go farther. You are right! Again! Consistency beats intensity! And now I am missing some of the things I really enjoyed.

I’ll report back after my surgery… and back on track.

You. Are. Right. Brad.

We’re all up against the same thing. A culture that tells you to push harder, go further, do more.

If it sets you back, it wasn’t worth it.

If you want the structure behind this, you can find it in the course here.