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The 1-2% Gain You Can't Afford to Miss

by pete whittaker
Dec 30, 2025
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Hey Cracksters,

The holiday season is closing in, and for most people, that means slowing down as things get busy. But it’s these times in that ā€˜slow/busy’ period where you can really get a head start for 2026.

Now is the time to keep your head down, stay focussed and build in those small consistent habits around the chaos and relaxation of the Christmas period.

Maybe you’ll have less time for full blown training sessions, but short sharp sessions to keep the body guessing (it could just be a few pull ups or press-ups at home) whilst everyone else around you scrolls on their phone, is what will keep you ahead, to kick start your 2026.

It’s the Golden Window for the extra 1-2% that many others miss out on. And those extra percent can make a big difference.

Really I’m just giving you a little bit of motivation, a few weeks in advance (so you have time to digest) to stay on top of things when the holiday becomes relaxed. I’m also writing this for myself, as I know I’ll need to kick myself into gear around that time too, haha.

Anyway let's keep it in mind Cracksters, so we can hit the ground running in 2026.

 

Happy jamming,

 
 

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