Fitness Together trainer Anthony Lopez, BA Physical Education, ACE-CPT
These are the questions that you should ask before starting a fitness training program. Everyone thinks they know exactly what kind of training to do. However, many people do not understand what training really means. If you are currently working out do you know what you did the day before? Could you explain to me how long it will take you to reach your goal? Do you even have a goal? Finally, be honest, are you lost going from machine to machine or looking at the person next to you for ideas. If you are, that person is probably looking at somebody else to figure out what to do.
To begin, let’s start with the science of training. Genetically speaking, we can only go so far in our performance and our overall physique. Our genetics are like a ceiling and we can do our best to reach the top but we cannot break that ceiling. Do not be disappointed there is still a lot of work to be done if we can ever reach that ceiling. We need a starting a point to figure out where to begin our training.
We start by evaluating our body and movement patterns. Is our body mobile? Can we move correctly? Is it stable enough to hold or move in a correct pattern? Basic movement is the start because if we cannot move properly our training becomes compromised. Basic movement goes back to being a being a toddler beginning to crawl, stand, and walk. If you’ve ever seen a baby go to reach for a toy on the floor, watch their hips. The baby will amaze you with how well they can properly squat to pick up that toy. Picking it up any other way would lead to incorrect patterns and eventually injury.
The point is if you can’t move properly then you can’t train appropriately. Lifestyle is going to determine how the baby changes his or her movement patterns. In our full time jobs, strenuous work and our sedentary lifestyles we will encounter movement imbalances.
Now that we see movement imbalance, the next question is, how do we fix it? Honestly, to fix many of the issues the best thing to do is ask a fitness professional. Speak with a trainer who has a degree in an exercise related field, years of experience, and a nationally accredited certification. You can also see a physical therapist to correct many severe movement issues. Last option if the first two are too expensive, pick up DVDs on movement patterns by credible strength coaches and physical therapists for example Mike Boyle and Gray Cook.
Training is a commitment and cannot be taken lightly. It can be a very powerful tool or it can work against us. Do the research if you are really looking for the changes to happen. Stop looking at the person next to you for answers and take charge of changing the way you train today!
Call the studio now to schedule your complimentary private personal training session!
These are the questions that you should ask before starting a fitness training program. Everyone thinks they know exactly what kind of training to do. However, many people do not understand what training really means. If you are currently working out do you know what you did the day before? Could you explain to me how long it will take you to reach your goal? Do you even have a goal? Finally, be honest, are you lost going from machine to machine or looking at the person next to you for ideas. If you are, that person is probably looking at somebody else to figure out what to do.
To begin, let’s start with the science of training. Genetically speaking, we can only go so far in our performance and our overall physique. Our genetics are like a ceiling and we can do our best to reach the top but we cannot break that ceiling. Do not be disappointed there is still a lot of work to be done if we can ever reach that ceiling. We need a starting a point to figure out where to begin our training.
We start by evaluating our body and movement patterns. Is our body mobile? Can we move correctly? Is it stable enough to hold or move in a correct pattern? Basic movement is the start because if we cannot move properly our training becomes compromised. Basic movement goes back to being a being a toddler beginning to crawl, stand, and walk. If you’ve ever seen a baby go to reach for a toy on the floor, watch their hips. The baby will amaze you with how well they can properly squat to pick up that toy. Picking it up any other way would lead to incorrect patterns and eventually injury.
The point is if you can’t move properly then you can’t train appropriately. Lifestyle is going to determine how the baby changes his or her movement patterns. In our full time jobs, strenuous work and our sedentary lifestyles we will encounter movement imbalances.
Now that we see movement imbalance, the next question is, how do we fix it? Honestly, to fix many of the issues the best thing to do is ask a fitness professional. Speak with a trainer who has a degree in an exercise related field, years of experience, and a nationally accredited certification. You can also see a physical therapist to correct many severe movement issues. Last option if the first two are too expensive, pick up DVDs on movement patterns by credible strength coaches and physical therapists for example Mike Boyle and Gray Cook.
Training is a commitment and cannot be taken lightly. It can be a very powerful tool or it can work against us. Do the research if you are really looking for the changes to happen. Stop looking at the person next to you for answers and take charge of changing the way you train today!
Call the studio now to schedule your complimentary private personal training session!
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