4 Fitness Tips from the Pros
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If you’re looking for ways to improve your fitness routine, accelerate results, or just get into healthier fitness habits, we have four fitness tips that will help you maximize your results. Of course, nothing beats the hands-on training you’ll receive during a fitness class in Gulf Shores at Prana Fitness GT, but these tips are also great if you’re working out without a trainer. Learn more, and check out our fitness classes today.
Lift HEAVY
When working with weights, opt for something heavier that you can perform in fewer reps. The point of your strength training is to build strength, which you aren’t going to do with a lighter weight and higher reps. Instead, push to fail with heavier weights that actually put your muscles to the test. Our fitness classes in Gulf Shores teach you how to pick a weight that’s safe while still pushing yourself.
A 30-Minute Workout Is Better Than Not Working Out At All
One of the biggest reasons we see people not working out is because they feel like they don’t have enough time. In most people’s minds, they need to be at the gym for at least an hour doing various intense cardio and strength exercises. This “all or nothing” mentality leads people to feel discouraged and not work out at all. But a 30-minute workout is better than giving up altogether! You can create a workout routine that fits into your schedule and still drives results — we’ll teach you how.
Train Together
There’s strength in numbers — both figuratively and literally if we’re talking about working out. Working out with someone else provides you with an accountability partner to ensure you’re working out safely and efficiently. They’re also great motivators and even provide someone to compete with (if that’s something you’re interested in).
Good Form Beats Volume
We touched on this briefly when discussing the weight you should be lifting, but reps don’t count for much if your form is bad. Not only is this a missed opportunity to target the muscles that a move is designed for, but compromised form can also lead to injury. Mirrors at the gym weren’t put there for selfies either. They’re to help you keep an eye on your movements to keep your form intact. Remember, fewer reps with good form is better than massive amounts of reps if you’re not lifting correctly.
Let the Pros Help You on Your Fitness Journey!
At Prana Fitness GT in Gulf Shores, we offer fitness classes to help teach our clients about proper lifting techniques, how to choose the right weights, and other tips like these that will lead them on a successful fitness journey. Reach out today to join a class and see what we’re all about!