2 posts tagged “weight lifting”
Ergh. The thing about being a health buff is, by default, in your group of friends, you are instantly the expert in
so-and-so. (Though I do
admit, I enjoy a drink or two, even if it gives me a beer gut. My fridge is stocked with energy drinks and
stuff though.)
Being the guy that I am, I would want nothing more than see my friends wanting to improve their lifestyle, and, as much as a villain I would seem to be to some of them, being against most of their bad habits, it’s a necessary thing, if ever they want to follow my footsteps.
You may have heard of The Phoenix Theory
--- while I do agree that you need a catalyst to get started with working out,
the article sounds like … the makings of a superhero to me. At first, I thought that guys with the
awesome bods were just show-offs --- but realizing that, they weren’t born that
way, and that they worked long and hard for that, I found respect for working
out. Though shame is a pretty good
motivator for it, I started with vanity.
Yes, it was all because of the trip to the Caribbean
that I was going with my buds. I wanted
to look good!
If you’re having difficulty at the start (which is the
hardest part), it’s okay to go light on yourself. Forcing yourself to workout will only, only
lead to disaster! So, after taking in
the red pill and admitting you want change, here are some basic starter tips,
before you dive into a giant barbell.
Pick a gym far from your house – This is important. Others would opt for a gym that’s nearer
where they live, and, for the convenience, that’s good. But, if you work out near where you live,
wouldn’t it be as easy to work out, then revert to old habits when you’re
nearer the house? The fridge? If you just can’t opt for a far-away gym, or
if it gets to be too big a hassle, run.
Instead of taking the car to the gym, jog your way to and fro --- it’ll
add to the work out you just did, plus, if you really can’t get up, you could
always grab a cab. (Plus, you could take
your shower at home, if public showers freak you out.)
Stretch, stretch, stretch! – Most gyms make this a mandatory
before working out anyway, but I’ll discuss the importance anyway. Without stretching first, your muscles are
susceptible to damage from the sudden jump from inactivity to hard
activity. Which may lead to you never
getting to work out again, or worse … body damage.
If you’re working out with a buddy – Find one with the same
goals as you. If you’re with a real fun
bud, it’s easy to slink back to acting rowdy when you’re in a gym. (Or checking out the ladies, ohoho!) But you’re
not there for them, you’re not there for the girls either (unless you are,
sicko! :p ) --- you’re there for you.
It’s not in the effort, it’s in the reps – Says it all. There’s no use just jumping from 20 pounds to
50 if you only do 10. Start with smaller
weights, and smaller reps, gradually increasing every week / two weeks or
so. Start by increasing the number of
reps and when the next weight level starts feeling easy, it’s time to turn it
up!
Finally, pushing on – Set a goal you want to attain. A “300-esque” body, a certain weight --- just
keep pushing for that goal. Think about
it, if you add a protein supplement to the equation and you stop working
out? The weight’s gonna turn from muscle
to fffllaaaabbbbb.
Hope these tips help!
A lot of us workout to get a beautiful hot body, but are we
doing it the right way? Sometimes we
keep on exercising but nothing really happens, maybe this is because we're
doing it the wrong way. Have a fitness
instructor tell you how to do it, this way you won't be wasting your time exercising
and have no effect at all. Here are some
of mistakes that we usually do.
- No
matter how long you stay at the stationary bike or the treadmill if you're
leaning on the rails then you'll just damage your back muscle and only
half of your calorie is burned out.
How to fix it:
Straighten your back and push
yourself using your arms. If you need
the rails for balance then put the speed one notch lower.
- People
who uses momentum in lifting weights don't work on the target muscle
effectively, also a higher risk of getting strained because of poor
positioning.
How to fix it:
Control and slow your movement
while putting your body support fixed.
To continue good form you should lighten the load.
- Having
your knee go past your toe while you flex into a lunge. It could only pressure your knees
putting you in high risk for joint injury.
How to fix it:
Look at yourself at the mirror
while you're doing lunges and correct your position while you lower your body. The positioning will come naturally when
repeatedly done.
- In any
form of exercise, one shouldn't hold their breath most especially when
doing some lifting. As this can
limit the oxygen entering the brain causing you to faint.
How to fix
it:
Before lifting you should inhale,
and then exhale while lifting, then inhale again as you lower the weight. A tip, use a lighter weight if you're not
able to do this.
