Welcome to the Look Great Naked Newsletter!
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In this edition, I’m going to break down…

• The Power Of Focus
• How exercise makes you smarter
• The 7 Best exercises for ripped abs

The Power of Focus

You can do anything, but you can't do everything at once.
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The biggest mistake I see? Having no clear goal (ex: "I just want to get in shape.") or chasing conflicting goals at the same time.
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​Example:
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​People often say, “I want to build muscle and lose fat.”
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Here’s the problem: building muscle and losing fat require opposite conditions.

• Fat loss needs a consistent calorie deficit — but that slows muscle growth.
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• Muscle gain needs a calorie surplus — which usually comes with a little fat gain.

Yes, getting lean first can make muscle-building more efficient later.
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Yes, building muscle can speed up metabolism long-term.

But if you chase both at once?
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➡️ You’ll likely spin your wheels, program-hop, self-sabotage, and end up frustrated.

The best option:

• Go all-in on fat loss first.
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• Improve your health from the inside out.
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• Lock in the habits that keep fat off permanently.

You can do anything. But not all at once.

Success requires:

• Focus: Know where you're going.
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• Passion: Want it badly enough to sacrifice.
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• Mental Toughness: Handle bumps in the road.
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• Accountability: Get someone to guide you and keep you honest.

These are the same traits elite business leaders and athletes use daily — and when you apply them to your health, you'll be amazed at your transformation.
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This is how we help our clients do this on a regular basis: https://apps.bachperformance.com/video
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​Interesting Study: Exercise Makes You Smarter
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​A new study in the Journal of Physiology, "The Effects of Sleep Deprivation, Acute Hypoxia, and Exercise on Cognitive Performance," confirms what we’ve been saying for years:
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➡️ Moderate exercise significantly boosts brainpower — even when you’re sleep-deprived or under stress.

• Improved reasoning
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• Sharper focus
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• Better problem-solving

(Working memory didn’t change much, but everything else improved.)

Why?
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​Exercise increases physical arousal, energizing your brain — like a mental reset button.

Bottom line:

People say, “I don’t have time or energy to exercise.”
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But exercise is the one thing that gives you more time and energy back than it takes.

Training Tip of the Week: How to Train Your Abs

Most people train their abs wrong — endless daily reps, low tension, poor results.
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That’s a recipe for back pain, not a six-pack.

Instead, you need proper load, tension, and smart programming.
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So, what should you be doing? See our latest YT video here: 7 Best Exercises For Ripped Abs
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​Client Shoutout: Michael Hughes

At Bach Performance, all clients go through 30-60-90 day progress reviews to stay dialed in.

This week, shoutout to Michael Hughes, a police officer from Oxford, Mississippi working with Head Coach Jorden Pagel:

“I got my body fat checked on BodPod. I’m down from 22.8% in August 2023 to 15.2% as of April 14! I’m also down almost 10 pounds since starting the program last month.”
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​🔥 Incredible work, Michael! Keep leading from the front.
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Way to go, Michael!

A Final Thought

Visualization is a common habit among high performers — but don't just imagine holding the trophy.

Instead, visualize the 20 minutes before the end of the game — where pressure is highest and decisions matter most.

Prepare for the struggle, and you’ll thrive when it counts.

Remember:

Our biggest breakthroughs are often just on the other side of our biggest struggles.

Talk Soon,

Eric
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​P.S. When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you:
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1. 1 on 1 Coaching For Elite Men & Women. Save time, headspace, and look great naked without giving up your personal life.
Apply here: bachperformance.com/coaching
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​2. The 30 Day Look Great Naked Blueprint: Our Science-backed system designed for busy high-performers to drop 7-9 lbs, build muscle, and look their absolute best—without living in the gym or giving up their lifestyle.
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3. The Eric Bach Show: Stay Tuned for weekly episodes every Tuesday to help you live a life that’s improved, not consumed by fitness. Available on Apple (and everywhere else)