10 Tips Your Fitness Coach Won't Tell You About
here are just a few important things you've probably never heard come out of your fitness trainers mouth.
10. Don't cram in workouts on a deadline.
Great you've decided to hit the gym and workout just don't get upset if you don't have rock-hard abs in a matter of two weeks if you're kicking your fitness game into high gear a month before summer to get the perfect beach body you're setting yourself up for disappointment don't buy into those infomercials you see on TV or the fitness programs advertised on social media promising a tight bod in just six weeks it's a bunch of hogwash even the 2004 study at the University of wisconsin-la Crosse proved that the six week bod is a crock the researchers observed 25 average guys complete a six week workout program consisting of either three 20-minute cardio workouts per week or three 30-minute high-intensity strength training and while this was really good for them and they started feeling better in general the guys didn't see much of a visible change after six weeks just like anything in life good things come tothose who wait if you're working out andeating right consistently you shouldstart seeing results two to three months into the game or even longer don't overdo it 5 to 7 days a week at the gym just to get ripped in time for that beach party around the corner exercise moderately and regularly with 3 power workouts and 2 cardio sessions a week and after sometime you'll start seeing a change in the mirror.
9. You won't become a bodybuilder overnight.
If you're set on getting a perfect round booty or arms like the rocks you may want to rethink some things did you know that 40 to 60 percent of a person's physical abilities are determined by genetics well at least that's what clinical exercise specialist dr. Barbara Bushman says she explains that while training can affect the body and provide results sometimes what you are aiming for just isn't in the cards and you can thank your DNA for that so keep that in mind as you set fitness goals for yourself if you're hoping to look as beefed-up as some action movie hero you may be disappointed when your body never quite gets to that level just work hard stay focused during your training sessions and your body will get into its own best form
8 you don't need a fitness trainer by your side for every workout
Hiring a personal trainer is a great idea they'll teach you proper form and introduce you to exercises that work best for your body but you don't need to stand side by side with a trainer month after month that'd be like riding a bike with training wheels long after you stopped needing them after 5 to 7 sessions with a personal trainer you should understand how to complete your workouts and have all your fitness questions answered by that time your trainer should have helped you figure out an effective diet and exercise regimen for your personal goals and seeing that you're doing everything correctly some coaches might not want to mention this because it means less business for them but perhaps it's time to spread those baby bird wings and fly on your own you got this
7. Sports nutrition is into the secret to a rock and bod.
If your trainer or fellow gym goers preach the magical powers of sports nutrition take it with a grain of salt if this stuff was effective as a lot of people say it is then everyone would be walking around looking like Hulk Hogan well that'd be weird Plus pushing these types of programs on you is often incentivize meaning they'll get paid whenever you buy the products so you can't necessarily trust it instead of spending money on expensive sports nutrition plans focus on learningsome well-balanced recipes for healthy meals you can cook yourself instead of chowing down on fat burning powders and supplements burn calories by working out at the gym the good old-fashioned way if you pair a well-balanced diet with a regular exercise your body will become bitter over time in a safe natural way
6. Make peace with your cellulite.
I know you and your cellulite are sworn enemies that's you're just gonna have to get a lot you might have been told that getting rid of cellulite is something within your control and that you can eliminate for good but the truth is between genetics and your general disposition your cellulite isn't going anywhere no matter what kinds of workouts or diets you go on cellulite doesn't just disappear forever but don't stress about it this doesn't mean you have to live with those annoying dips on your thighs forever as long as you stay physically fit and eat a healthy diet you can make your cellulite less obvious and remember a lot of people have cellulite and it's not a reflection of a so-called unhealthy lifestyle anyone can have cellulite no matter what their weight or body shape it all depends on their genetics hormones and other predisposing factors
5 Your stomach can look great without a 6-pack.
Thanks to the celebs we see in music videos TV and movies it's easy to believe that having a 6-pack is the golden standard when it comes to flat tummies but you'll be glad to hear this you can achieve a flat pooch free stomach even without crazy ab workouts at the gym in fact some ab workouts when done excessively can have the opposite effect and make the waist appear wider for example weighted side bends that strengthen your obliques can actually make your waistline look bigger exercises like this aren't bad for you or anything but if you're looking to get a 6-pack with a smaller waist it's important to ask your trainer what kind of workouts you can do to achieve this no just resort to doing a million crunches ain't nobody got time for that sorry
4. If you're a woman get ready for more reps.
While this rule may not seem fair there is scientific reasoning behind it according to up Fitness comm women who workout with increased tension and frequent short breaks tend to see more results than if they do longer reps without rest that's because a woman's body is programmed to resist over straining itself that means instead of using heavier weights women should use less weight but with more reps men's muscles on the other hand and withstand more tension and more weight but need longer rest in between reps to restore their strength and energy Hey different strokes for different folks
3. the more you work out the more you should eat.
That's right if you work out a lot then you get to fill that blade up hey now that doesn't mean you get to run to the nearest beach a joy to stuff your face with a big greasy pie after a one-hour session the gym eating a balanced diet of vegetables fruits protein and healthy fats along with moderate workouts should help you maintain a healthy weight and if you're looking to shed some pounds try to hold off on eating one to two hours after heavy-duty workouts but don't forget to eat eventually it really is important if you exercise without eating enough food your body will actually slow down its metabolism in an attempt to save energy and that means you won't burn as many calories.
2. You can still get into shape without hitting the gym.
With rent bills and everyday expenses the added expense of a gym membership can't seemout of the question for a lot of people but just because the gym isn't in your budget doesn't mean you can't get in shape there are all kinds of great effective exercises you can do both indoors and outdoors that give you the same results as a gym would for example hiking or going for a run can be great alternatives to walking on the treadmill and if you have access to some flights of stairs like in your apartment building or a local mall you can use them instead of a Stairmaster you can also do squats push-ups planks and other strength training exercises on a mat right at home so what's holding you back now
1 when it comes to exercising stick to the basics.
When working with a personal trainer you'll probably be taught moves that are trending in the fitness world but they often isolate one muscle group and don't give you as good of a workout more often than not people see the best results by sticking to the basic moves like lunges, planks, deadlifts, squats, and push-ups. This doesn't mean you should never do isolated exercises though just be sure to cover the basics and mix in some new moves every now and then after some time you'll get to know what moves work best for you for example you may find that lunges really help round out your whole butt and that squats only help you beef up the top of it just do whatever helps you reach your goal.
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