Fitness Health Network » personal trainer http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:20:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Benefits of Joining a Gym http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-benefits-of-joining-a-gym/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-benefits-of-joining-a-gym/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:12:46 +0000 Lazy Man http://www.lazymanandhealth.com/?p=339 You may have tried several times to begin a workout regime at home, and haven’t stuck with it. Or, you simply do not know what to do to get into shape. Purchasing a treadmill didn’t work and it got old after awhile. You may also feel like you have no support when exercising alone at home. Well the answer to these common issues is joining a gym. Some gyms offer very flexible and affordable options, so many people can afford them and they offer extraordinary benefits.

  • You Keep Working Out – If you are going to pay money to join a health club, you are much more likely to frequent it often. Also, building the gym into your daily routine is often quite convenient. A workout on the way home from the office may be a great stress reliever to calm you down before heading home to a busy household. Try and find a gym that is right on your drive home. This will prevent skipping workouts.
  • Motivation – Just being in a gym can be motivating. People who are committed to working out and being healthy, which is encouraging will surround you. You will also be very exposed to people who have the body type you may someday have. Believe it or not, studies have shown that being around someone with your goal look may motivate you to keep going.
  • Support – There is a lot of support at a gym, and that can be very motivational and helpful to many individuals. One of the best things to do is hire a personal trainer for your first few workouts. Many gyms offer this free of charge when you join. Take advantage. Even if you do not continue to work out with a trainer, they can teach you the correct workouts to be doing to reach your specific goals. Make sure you tell them what your goals are. If you are trying to lose weight, tell them. If you are trying to tighten up, let them know. That will construct a workout plan that caters to your body and your needs.
  • Equipment – Another great benefit of joining a gym is that most will stay updated with the newest and best technology. This is good for you because it means you don’t have to update your home gym. It is important to have a variety of exercises in your routine and you simply cannot get that from a home workout, unless you can afford to stock an entire gym.
  • Classes – Most gyms offer classes free of charge to their clients. Classes are a great way to improve your health. They are also a fun and structured way to hold you accountable to a workout. You are less likely to skip out if you have friends from spin class waiting for your every Tuesday and Thursday. Consider joining a class at your new gym.

    • Of course not everyone can afford a gym. Go to your local gym and speak to someone about your financial situation and your workout needs. Many will try to accommodate. If finances are tight, avoid super luxury gyms with ridiculous technologies like laser scanners and thumb print security. These gyms are more pricey and they will be less flexible to work with you.

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    ]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-benefits-of-joining-a-gym/feed/ 0 The Top Five Ways To Hurt Yourself at the Gym http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-top-five-ways-to-hurt-yourself-at-the-gym/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-top-five-ways-to-hurt-yourself-at-the-gym/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:19:32 +0000 Weight Ladder http://www.weightladder.com/?p=286 lockerWhile most of us don’t go into a workout with the hopes of ending up injured, it can happen. Workout related injuries are very common, especially if you are doing it on your own, without the benefit of an instructor or trainer. However, you can minimize your chances for injury by learning what not to do during your next workout.

    1. Rushing through routines.

      No one really wants to spend five minutes doing a routine they don’t like. This can lead to pushing and rushing to get it over with. In fact, many people just rush through their entire workout, which can be very disastrous to your muscle and joint health. The key is to relax and take the time that it takes to get everything done. Don’t rush in without stretching and take the time to cool down afterwards. If you don’t like the routine you’re doing, look for a new one that is more enjoyable.

    2. Doing your exercises wrong.

      From a simple sit-up to complex cardio and lifting routines, it is all too easy to get it wrong. If you don’t have someone helping you, the chances of performing an exercise wrong are very high. If you can’t afford the services of a personal trainer, we recommend getting at least one lesson to learn the proper form for your exercises. You can go back from time to time to make sure that you’re still doing it properly. This is the easiest way to work on your form and reduce the potential for injury.

    3. Pushing way too hard.

      If you’re already working out and starting to see results, the natural inclination is too work harder to see more results. However, this makes it very easy to get injured. Use the 10% rule as a guide to how you should amp up your workout. For example, if you do 10 push-ups a day, you can start increasing this by adding 1 extra push up for two days, two extra after four, etc…

    4. Too much repetition.

      If 10 reps are good, then 20 must be really good, right? Wrong! Repetitious exercise can be very dangerous if you are doing too many. Find out how many reps you should be doing and stick to it. Add to it slowly if necessary, but realize that there is a balance and overdoing it can only lead to injury.

    5. Improper stretching.

      You wouldn’t think that something like a stretch could incapacitate you, but it is also too easy. One of the most common stretch related injuries is a hamstring pull. Make sure you are stretching slowly and never, ever bounce during your stretches. This can lead to various injuries that are quite painful and slow to heal. If you can’t quite make the stretch complete, don’t push it. Work on your flexibility instead and gradually get into stretching further.

    While there are many ways to hurt yourself in a gym, there are just as many techniques to use that will prevent injury. If in doubt, always ask for help before going out on your own.

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