We are still in January and the new year fitness regimen has become a feature of are daily routine. Well done! Starting is the hard part. Now I'm going to share three tips to help you get the very best from your workouts.
1. Warm up.
Warm up is key, there are two main reasons to warm up. First and most importantly it helps to prevent injury, we train to make ourselves better and injuries are not part of that!
The warm up also helps prepare us physically and mentally for our workout. A combination of mobility drills (pay special attention to areas that are usually tight) and some specific movements related to the workout your about to do, eg. If your going to bench press do some press ups and band pulls as a part of the warm. When you hit the bench you should be fired up and ready to go.
2. Have a plan.
When I talk to most people in the gym my first question is "What's your plan?" The answers are always interesting but one thing that surprises me is how often people don't actually have one. You don't get on a train without knowing which way its heading, so why is the gym any different?
Think about what you want, ask questions, read up and develop a strategy for getting there. Other wise you end up going round in circles.
3. Don't do something for nothing.
OK so the burpee to box jump timed set is your go to move in the gym. Its the crowning glory of your workout that makes you feel like an absolute beast, but if it isn't getting you closer to your goal then its about as much use as a chocolate tea pot. Remember keep focused and keep working towards the goal. No matter how impressive an exercise is achieving your goals is a much greater feeling.
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