There is too much information out there on how to exercise your body. And a lot of this information is based on outdated beliefs.
Now the main problem here is that some of these obsolete training methods can bring progress to a screeching halt and in worst cases, bring on serious injury.
So without further delay, here are 5 things you need to avoid in the gym:
1. Squatting with the head down: This may seem like common sense, but you would be surprised at how many people do this. And squatting with your head down places undue stress on your spine, thus increasing the chance for injury.
2. Prioritizing core work: There is nothing worse than blasting your core first thing in your workout. Do this and all your other compound movements will suffer. A much better approach is to do the heavy duty lifting first and then target your core.
3. Lifting weights after doing cardio: Again, I'm sure you have heard about the dangers of doing this, yet time and again I see people going to aerobics classes and then lifting weights. The problem with this is that you could burn up all your stored carbohydrates when doing cardio and then have nothing left for your weight lifting. And if you are not weightlifting at 100% then your results will be mediocre.
4. Overusing instability gadgets: You see this a lot in commercial gyms. The problem here is that if your main goal is to build strength and/or muscle mass, you shouldn't be using stability-challenging devices. Instead, stick to basic movements that allow you to produce the maximum amount of force possible.
5. Only performing one set of repetitions: I see way too many people doing this all the time. The main issue here is that if you only perform one set, you cannot maximize the results from your workout. Instead, aim to get at least three to four sets per exercise in each workout.
Hopefully, you are not doing any of the above in your workouts and if you are, you know what to do about it! Finally, I would like to point out that taking action on this information is vital for rapid success, don't sit on what you have learned! - 26706
Now the main problem here is that some of these obsolete training methods can bring progress to a screeching halt and in worst cases, bring on serious injury.
So without further delay, here are 5 things you need to avoid in the gym:
1. Squatting with the head down: This may seem like common sense, but you would be surprised at how many people do this. And squatting with your head down places undue stress on your spine, thus increasing the chance for injury.
2. Prioritizing core work: There is nothing worse than blasting your core first thing in your workout. Do this and all your other compound movements will suffer. A much better approach is to do the heavy duty lifting first and then target your core.
3. Lifting weights after doing cardio: Again, I'm sure you have heard about the dangers of doing this, yet time and again I see people going to aerobics classes and then lifting weights. The problem with this is that you could burn up all your stored carbohydrates when doing cardio and then have nothing left for your weight lifting. And if you are not weightlifting at 100% then your results will be mediocre.
4. Overusing instability gadgets: You see this a lot in commercial gyms. The problem here is that if your main goal is to build strength and/or muscle mass, you shouldn't be using stability-challenging devices. Instead, stick to basic movements that allow you to produce the maximum amount of force possible.
5. Only performing one set of repetitions: I see way too many people doing this all the time. The main issue here is that if you only perform one set, you cannot maximize the results from your workout. Instead, aim to get at least three to four sets per exercise in each workout.
Hopefully, you are not doing any of the above in your workouts and if you are, you know what to do about it! Finally, I would like to point out that taking action on this information is vital for rapid success, don't sit on what you have learned! - 26706
About the Author:
Author Katherine Crawford, a Harvard fitness expert and recent flabby arms sufferer, instructs women on how to tone arms as quickly as possible. Figure out how to get sexy and toned arms by visiting her website about eradicating bingo wings now!
