To be clear: There are no hard and fast rules for how to spend time exercising, but there are lessons you can adopt from people whose workout routines are a big part of their job. In general, an effective exercise is simply one that helps you achieve your goals in some way sustainable and safe.
So without further ado, welcome to I Never Will - Addition to the Gym. Below, Chandler presents the four things you won’t do Catch him at the gym.
4 fitness mistakes a coach avoids in his workouts
1. Skip the warm-up
“It is essential for any exercise Warm up your whole bodyPulling out of your warm-up and diving right into today’s programming could put you at high risk for injury, which (* *sigh*) will interrupt your training routine in the future.
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“A tight body is more likely to get injured if you try to move it too quickly or lift it too hard without your muscles being prepared,” Katie Merrick, Gold’s Gym personal trainer, NCSF, It was previously said OK + OK. “I like comparing it to a new balloon. It’s hard to immediately start inflating a balloon. If you stretch it and move it well first, it will inflate more easily. Our bodies are very similar.”
If you’re not sure what you need to achieve in your pre-workout preparation, the general rule of thumb is that you want to activate the muscle groups you plan to use, raise your body temperature, and mobilize your joints. for example, If you are going for a runTry incorporating movements like squats, side lunges, raised knees, and butt kicks into your warm-up. Then, notice if the runs are more of a breeze.
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2. Exercise without a plan
“I always like to have an action plan in place when starting a workout as it is Helps me achieve consistency with my goalsIf you’ve ever moved to the mountains to get to the gym after work, then immediately thought, ‘Wow, what now?'” says Chandler. You know that having a game plan is a key component to truly enjoying your workout.
If you are not sure how to create your own fitness plan, check out this helpful guide Create a weekly workout schedule.
3. Working without proper fuel
“When it comes to pre-workout food, I usually recommend it Eat a small snack about an hour before your workout To improve energy, performance, and mental clarity during exercise,” Tamanna Singh, MDMD, a clinical cardiologist, previously told Well + Good. a A combination of carbs and protein will treat you right before your workoutSo try eating something like a piece of peanut butter toast or a chicken salad sandwich.
However, if you are early morning exerciserChandler says you’ll need to do a little Tetris straightening to make sure you’re not running short of fuel in your training session. This is especially true if you Someone practicing intermittent fasting. “I find that working after 10 a.m. on an empty stomach leaves your energy stores depleted.”
4. The complexity of the exercises
If you use social media, you know that fitness moves are gaining complexity day by day. But while these moves may look great on screen, diving into complex exercises when the basics are still a challenge for you, Chandler says.
“Overcomplicating your workouts with exercises you’ve never done before is simply an easy way to get injured,” he says. “Always work on new exercises with a trainer or coach, or very light weight exercises and bands, to build shape.” Remember: simpler The “Big Four” movements - squats, push-ups, pull-ups, deadlifts—It can help you gain a great deal of strength. Leave that fancy, fancy stuff to FitTok.