This topic was thrown out to a handful of fitness professionals and clients. And after consideration of the feedback, this article might be renamed “How to Get to the Point of Wanting to Stick to a Workout Schedule”. The simple, almost cliché answer is to workout consistently until it becomes a habit because the majority of living organisms are creatures of habit. On the other hand, the real world solution is to increase cross training activities which will combat any bouts with muscle memory and monotonous routines. After doing anything repetitiously, the body will develop its own set of favorite exercises which sometimes don’t correspond with the goals the mind has set.
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How to stick to a workout
Friday, July 17th, 2009The advantages of working out with a personal trainer
Friday, July 17th, 2009There are numerous advantages to working with a personal trainer. And in these financial times everyone is looking for sound investments. This has obviously led to a fitness renaissance, if you will. More people are walking ad cycling if for no other reason than to increase the bulge in there wallets. Society is looking to get more bang for their buck while seeking out quality over quantity. Working with a knowledgeable certified personal trainer achieves those goals and more.
Cross-training for runners
Friday, July 17th, 2009Many runners find it difficult to incorporate variety into their fitness regimen, preferring to jog each time they exercise. However, adding cross-training exercises to a running routine can work new muscles, balance out the body and prevent injury, in addition to avoiding runner’s boredom. Just about any exercise can count as cross-training, but certain workouts are particularly well-suited to running.