Sometimes you just get into a rut, so some things you need to consider if you're getting to a plateau in your training and your not quite breaking through with those fitness goals Change it up! Tempo : time under tension how fast or slow you go. Range of motion: Full & partial repetitions ( see Matrix section) Position: Open chain or closed chain exercise ( go to videos) Weight: ...What % of your maximum lift are you working at & why? Get a partner /gym buddy as well if you hav'nt got one, you got to change your mindset & stop looking for a quick fix, you won’t find it online either, my suggestion going forward, is to just get out & about, It can be (at times) a pain in the ass to get down to the gym but the interaction is real, the sweat tears the laughter the noise the hustle & bustle, the smells you cant avoid, the chatter in the locker room, the people that you aspire to.. some of us don’t get butterflies with our emotions…we get the whole Zoo!..that’s real, use that to empower you!. Injury prevention listen up : You got to keep an eye out on your body, most City folk (who are generally desk bound for 8hrs+) make the mistake of coming into the gym working their ars* off (great!) but have not admitted or realised they are unconditioned to do 3-4 days in a row for several weeks on end. “Bad nutrition & drinking habits" die hard & its usually these two culprits that cause your body to say "fcunkig Billairnt!" I need a vacation..& so you get injured or sore to the point you don't want to go any more. Build up to it gradually It's good to have a time frame around your goals so why not go one step further & make it a "S.M.A.R.T goal" Specific. Measurable. Achievable. Realistic & Time based. Makes sure that you look at the whole picture & break down all the elements of what you do & achieve along the journey so that you don't filter & magnify any negatives as a totality of all your hard work that you've done. Like the blogs? sign up at the top of the page to receive our newsletter.
Like the blog? check out the S.M.A.R.T goals section for more and just remember be yourself, but the best version, Keeping in mind .. "He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything".~ Arabian Proverb.Don't be afraid to eat a balanced meal, you got to get to grips with the difference between what your mind wants/ craves for & what your body actually needs & be totally honest with yourself. What you put in is what you get out. A liquid lunch in the pub is just not the way forward, desert every day of the week is asking for trouble, smoking is like suicide in instalments. Enjoy your food but eat sensibly, put some colour on your plate & mix it up. be it at home or on the go in the city at work. Ask yourself what you want with your fitness goals & the impact on the type of foods you're about to eat will do for you. Keep track of what you are eating by starting a small journal or just keep tabs on what you eat with your smart phone dairy starting 3 times a week, do this for a short period, see how you feel & what you can change to bettter suit you getting to your fitness goals. Found the post useful? need some tweaks with your diet?, I can put you in a more healthier position by offering you a Charles Poliquin BioSignature session,click on the link to find out more.
So what are you thinking of doing today? what sort of activity gets you going? makes you think a little & pumps you up before you even start?. Question is what's in your locker? ~Today we can see an assortment of training shoes... (from top to bottom) You can cycle /or do a spin class. - Pearl Izumi cycle shoes You can go for 5 or 10k run - Asics Gel Kayano Hit the weights by squatting /power cleans -Adidas Adistar Olympic lifting shoes. Or put those Nike ACG boots on & go for a good hike. Get organised come prepared to work out hard & make it happen, when you invest in equipment like this your making a firm commitment, so get your money's worth & make your fitness goals happen!. Sorry but ....."Christian Louboutin" do not count. Like the blogs? sign up at the top of the page to receive our newsletter
“The biggest challenge you have is to challenge your own self-doubt and your laziness. It is your self-doubt and your laziness that define and limit who you are. If you want to change what you are you must take on your self-doubt and your laziness” . The only thing we have in this world that is equal is time, how we use it is really the key to our own success, would you agree? In health and fitness there are no quick fixes, it's a lifestyle change that takes the long road and it's a journey to be enjoyed. Working out at home?..its more like preparation at home, putting in the 20-30mins here or there, several times a week can really lay down a solid foundation and get you the improvements you want, as flexibility & movement is key for you to be able to do those exercise in the gym & daily workout routines and freedom to express yourself in our daily lives. Get on the Massage chair or a foam roller & iron out those sore spots.. When exercising good movement & full range of motion is vital if you want to be effective at running, lifting weights or playing any sport, but more so in your everyday life, as spending long hours at work, particularly the desk bound jobs have a massive effect on our bodies & posture. Spending time at home dong the Foam roller & other techniques are effective tools to help with biomechanics posture & overall comfort levels in our bodies, so take note of one or two things here & have a go, & any questions feel free to ask. Like the blogs? sign up at the top of the page to receive our newsletter.
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