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Abdominals - Part 1
Abdominals - Part 2
Abdominals - Part 3
Fitness Mistakes
Getting In Shape
Exercise Intensity
Top 10 Health Tips
20 Ways to Lose Weight
Weight Training Benefits
Why Work Out?
Tone Up Flabby Arms
Free Fitness Tips
Workout Plateaus
Interval Training
Workout At Home
How to Get Sexy Abs
Water Workouts
Weight Loss Lifestyle
Is It Safe To Run While Sick?
Tips for Healthy
Eating Habits
Wedding Fitness Questions
Wedding Day Tips
Workouts That Travel
Top Fitness Questions
Common Fitness Pitfalls
Play Ball To Get Fit
Working out Through Menopause
Women's Strength Program
Getting In Shape With The Internet
10 Steps To Fitness Motivation
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FITNESS MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Most of us know that we should be fit and many of us are even prepared to take those first steps down to the gym to do something about it. But, an incredibly high number of us don’t get any further than that – it’s not that we can’t get fit and it’s not that we’re lazy. It’s simply that we get caught by making common fitness mistakes. These fitness mistakes can convince us that getting in shape isn’t right for us – but, with the help of Personal Trainer Terri Walsh at TW Training NYC, you can avoid making mistakes in the first place and carry on with your fitness goals!
1. Remember You're A Newbie! Don't Do Too Much Too Soon
It’s all too easy to forget that fitness comes in stages especially if you have a lot of work to do and you haven’t exercised before.
TW Training NYC Solution: Terri will make sure you exercise to your own limits and don’t do too much at once. You'll build fitness in increments and you can build up on your exercise intensity as you become more fit. You won't exercise too frequently – any good trainer knows to give you rest periods as well as exercise periods. Terri will do this as well. Remember – you can work on particular body areas but don’t forget to take care of the other parts as well! Terri will make sure you build a structured plan for ‘whole body’ fitness.
2. Ignore The Hype
Throw away the advertisements and forget the hype – a few sit-ups a day will not turn you into Arnold Schwarzenegger and a couple of step classes in a fancy leotard won’t give you a body like Claudia Schiffer. And…..magic pills DO NOT EXIST.
TW Training NYC Solution: Terri will make sure you set realistic goals and ease you away from unrealistic goals. She'll also help you get there with a structured exercise and diet plan. Don’t think that magic pills and weird diets will help – they could even make you ill. It’s far better to learn about having a healthy balanced diet. TW Training NYC recommends tailored diet programs based on the government’s food pyramid.
3. Don’t Let Yorself Fall Into a Workout Rut
If you find yourself enjoying your workout then ask yourself the question: Do I like it because it’s easy?!! If you don’t push yourself then your fitness levels will plateau and not improve.
TW Training NYC Solution: "Doing what you always do, will get you what you always got." Hiring a good personal trainer like Terri Walsh, that puts together customized comprehensive training programs will give you all kinds of routines to work on. This will push you to the right levels and keep you from getting bored!
4. Be Flexible - Don't Ignore Flexibility
Most of us forget about stretching and warming up before we take exercise (and about cooling down afterwards!) but these are vital parts of the process.
TW Training NYC Solution: Stretching will keep you from getting injured, improves your mobility and helps your co-ordination. I offer all my clients flexibility sessions to make sure they know how and why to stretch and that they understand how to warm up and cool down as well.
5. Improper Exercise Choices
People quit exercise programs is because they are bored or don¹t enjoy the activity they are doing. Boredom means it's too easy and you're used to it. You should start with activities you enjoy (somewhat, at least!) But you should look to challenge yourself in terms of what you 'like' as well.
TW Training NYC Solution: By providing Terri with your current exercise regimen, it helps her understand what type of exercise you like to do. Terri designs your personalized program with your current regimen in mind, but can also see what is missing. If you don't enjoy an activity she recommends, your communication is key. Many times Terri will ask you to overcome challenges by working on some things you 'hate'. In many instances that's where the rewards are. If you only do what you're 'good' at, you'll never get better at the things you're NOT good at...that's what training is about. Being able to adapt quickly to different and changing circumstances is what being fit REALLY means.
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