By James McLaren, 03/03/2025
How Getting Fit is Like Tanning
How Getting Fit is Like Tanning
When you think about getting into better shape, what comes to mind?
Endless sweating? Gasping for air? A million burpees and star jumps? The dreaded "no pain, no gain" mentality?
Sounds exhausting, right?
No wonder it’s hard to get started.
But here’s the thing—fitness doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, getting results isn’t about pushing yourself to the limit from day one. It’s more like getting a suntan.
The Tanning Approach to FitnessImagine stepping outside on the first warm day of summer. You’re excited to soak up the sun, so you lay out for hours, thinking the longer you stay, the better your tan will be.
What happens?
You get burnt. Badly!
Your skin is red, sore, and peeling, and you end up avoiding the sun for days until you’ve healed. Then, when you try again, you’re back to square one.
Now, what if you took a different approach?
Instead of overdoing it, you start with just a little time in the sun. Your skin adjusts. The next time, you stay out a little longer. Over time, you build a golden, lasting tan—without the painful burn.
That’s exactly how fitness should work.
Building Strength the Smart Way
At Eventus22, we take the same approach to your workouts.
We start small. We see how you feel. Then, we gently build up over time.
No “beast mode.”
No endless burpees.
Just the right dose for you.
This method works. It’s why our members keep showing up, making steady progress, and avoiding the all-too-common cycle of burnout and starting over.
The Key to Lasting Results
Trying to do too much too soon only leads to frustration, injuries, and the feeling that fitness isn’t for you.
But when you take a gradual, sustainable approach, you give your body the chance to adapt. You get stronger, fitter, and more confident—without the struggle.
So, if you’re tired of starting over or dreading the idea of punishing workouts, maybe it’s time to try a different way. Fitness doesn’t have to hurt—it just has to be done right.
Endless sweating? Gasping for air? A million burpees and star jumps? The dreaded "no pain, no gain" mentality?
Sounds exhausting, right?
No wonder it’s hard to get started.
But here’s the thing—fitness doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, getting results isn’t about pushing yourself to the limit from day one. It’s more like getting a suntan.
The Tanning Approach to FitnessImagine stepping outside on the first warm day of summer. You’re excited to soak up the sun, so you lay out for hours, thinking the longer you stay, the better your tan will be.
What happens?
You get burnt. Badly!
Your skin is red, sore, and peeling, and you end up avoiding the sun for days until you’ve healed. Then, when you try again, you’re back to square one.
Now, what if you took a different approach?
Instead of overdoing it, you start with just a little time in the sun. Your skin adjusts. The next time, you stay out a little longer. Over time, you build a golden, lasting tan—without the painful burn.
That’s exactly how fitness should work.
Building Strength the Smart Way
At Eventus22, we take the same approach to your workouts.
We start small. We see how you feel. Then, we gently build up over time.
No “beast mode.”
No endless burpees.
Just the right dose for you.
This method works. It’s why our members keep showing up, making steady progress, and avoiding the all-too-common cycle of burnout and starting over.
The Key to Lasting Results
Trying to do too much too soon only leads to frustration, injuries, and the feeling that fitness isn’t for you.
But when you take a gradual, sustainable approach, you give your body the chance to adapt. You get stronger, fitter, and more confident—without the struggle.
So, if you’re tired of starting over or dreading the idea of punishing workouts, maybe it’s time to try a different way. Fitness doesn’t have to hurt—it just has to be done right.
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