Being "in shape"

what exactly does that mean?

Lots of people want to be "in shape"

so, let's go over what that can entail.

first off, there are people trying to get in shape for bodybuilding.
what does this mean?
1) achieving the lowest bodyfat possible while obtaining muscle mass
2) learning posing, and being able to present your physique effortlessly.
3)being able to mentally handle the challenges of society/every day life to stay on your meal plan/training/supplement regimen.

lets compare this with marathon running.

what does "in shape" for it mean?
1) being able to have longevity to be able to finish the race/distance
2) having the time to prepare for endless hours to build up your cardiovascular ability to handle the race.
3) have a good bodyfat/muscle ratio to be efficient during the race

2 VASTLY different goals, and 2 VASTLY different definitions of being "in shape"

so figure out with yourself what that means to you.

so you want to "shape up" or be "in shape"

okay, so what does that mean?
obviously, a bodybuilder couldn't (typically) be able to finish a marathon, and a marathon runner should (typically) come in dead last at a bodybuilding competition.

I am writing about this because who doesn't want to shape up or be in shape.

I have clients all over the map. feel healthy, compete, lose fat, gain muscle, you name it. but all of them would agree that they want to be "in shape"

who says one shape is better than the other?

you.