The Trouble with Phones in the Gym
The Trouble with Phones in the Gym
As a personal trainer I see all sorts in the gym.
What I saw the other day (and I've seen before) is someone stepping on a phone that had been left on the floor of an exercise studio. What ensued, was nothing short of a cat-fight.
Woman 1 - who trod on the phone - let out a small squeal, alerting woman 2 - whose phone it was - to rush over (she was busy putting a mat away at the time). Woman 1 apologises, adding she didn't see it because it was on the floor. Woman 2 picks up the phone to find that the screen has shattered and launches into a tirade of abuse. Woman 2 stands her ground and protests that it's not her fault because the phone shouldn't have been left vulnerable on the floor and it was an accident waiting to happen. Woman 1 suggests she must be blind not to see it, and starts name calling and using foul language.
This exchange goes on for a couple of minutes by which time the studio has emptied of other people and a member of the gym staff rushes in, advising them to carry on their argument outside.
It was an unedifying sight which could have been avoided with a bit of common sense:
I am totally with Woman 1 on this:
If you bring your phone into a gym, do NOT leave it on the floor. It's plain STUPID and if someone does tread on it, you've only got yourself to blame.
I understand why people bring phones into gyms - there's a number of valid reasons. But, they can be a menace.
What I DON'T understand, in addition to abandoning them on the floor, is people who spend more time talking on them than working-out.But that's a whole different subject which needs a blog of its own - watch this space!
PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD, WEARING THE RIGHT TRAINERS
As a personal trainer, I'm in and out of gyms all day. Something I've noticed lately is the emergence of an 'athleisure trainer' being used instead of a bona fide sports one.
Be aware: fashion trainers might look cool and stylish, they might come in more colours and styles, they might even cost less, but - in the main - they are not suitable for working out in.
That's because they're not made for athletic functionality or to help prevent injury.
The grip on the bottom is likely to be inferior to fashion ones and the cushioning and support at the rear of the shoe is unlikely to be suitable for supporting the ankle and instep - particularly if you're running or jumping. Also, the impact on joints will be greater, which is a classic pathway to knee and hip problems.
Also, the materials and fabric used in fashion trainers are often 'hard', inflexible, heavy and without wicking to help release heat and moisture.
If you're an athleisure-trainer-wearer in the gym, it might not be your fault. When you walk into the trainer section of a sports store, the two varieties are often not de-lineated and if you ask a member of staff, they don't always know the difference.
So, do your research before you part with your money. Once you've worn your trainers (whatever type they are) you won't be ale to return them.
PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD, WEARING THE RIGHT TRAINERS
As a personal trainer, I'm in and out of gyms all day. Something I've noticed lately is the emergence of an 'athleisure trainer' being used instead of a bona fide sports one.
Be aware: fashion trainers might look cool and stylish, they might come in more colours and styles, they might even cost less, but - in the main - they are not suitable for working out in.
That's because they're not made for athletic functionality or to help prevent injury.
The grip on the bottom is likely to be inferior to fashion ones and the cushioning and support at the rear of the shoe is unlikely to be suitable for supporting the ankle and instep - particularly if you're running or jumping. Also, the impact on joints will be greater, which is a classic pathway to knee and hip problems.
Also, the materials and fabric used in fashion trainers are often 'hard', inflexible, heavy and without wicking to help release heat and moisture.
If you're an athleisure-trainer-wearer in the gym, it might not be your fault. When you walk into the trainer section of a sports store, the two varieties are often not de-lineated and if you ask a member of staff, they don't always know the difference.
So, do your research before you part with your money. Once you've worn your trainers (whatever type they are) you won't be ale to return them.
D​on't Run Out of Steam
D​on't Run Out of Steam
So much has been written about coronavirus and how to keep fit while we're locked down. So much information, so many You Tube videos, so many Instagram posts and so many people to like, follow and watch. It's overwhelming and exhausting - and that's before you've even done any exercise.
My advice is this: find a type/s of exercise that works for you and keep doing it. Change it when you feel your body's got used to it or when it gets boring, The most important thing to do is keep going during this period. Those people who maintain an exercise regime throughout lockdown are the very people who are likely to remain committed when this is all over. They are the people who will stand out and flourish back in the gym/exercise classes and they are the people who will be able to feel proud of themselves from a fitness perspective for a very long time.
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HIIT the ground running
| Posted on July 8, 2019 at 12:35 AM |
If you want to get the most amount of exercise done in the least amount of time - and get results quicker too - then look no further then high intensity interval training (HIIT)
It's not new but that doesn't mean it's not worthy of repeated promotion. And, while you might have heard of it, do you really understand what it means and do you know what the precise benefits are? If not, here's the lowdown:
HIIT is a type of workout that pairs intervals of high intensity exercise with different periods of active recovery. The intervals can vary from a few seconds to a few minutes and the intensity and type of exercise can vary depending on your ability and preference. Many people think HIIT has to be cardio exercise but that's not true. HIIT is about the format and can be used for any exercise type that lends itself to an 'up-down' intensity rhythmn.
The benefits of HIIT are:
1) Improved fitness levels in terms of how your heart utilises oxygen. Over time this enables you to carry on doing something at high intensity for longer - for e.g running. With cardiovascular gains comes many other health benefits - for e.g a reduced chance of conditions such as heart disease and heart failure.
2) It burns calories and fat at a quicker rate than steady state exercise which means weight and fat loss is quicker.
3) You can spend less time exercising.
4) HIIT helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss - often the two are in conflict for other forms of exercise.
5) You don't necessarily need any equipment and you can perform HIIT anywhere at any time.
6) Anyone can do it because you can customise the type of exercise and the time intervals to suits you needs and abilities. So, for example, a beginner could interval 20 seconds of fast walking with 40 seconds of slow walking. For an advanced exerciser you could interval 45 second sprints with 20 second jogs.
7) HIIT keeps your metabolism elevated after you have finished exercising which means the benefits - such as calorie burning - continue, even while you're sleeping.
So why not 'hit' the ground running and get yourself some HIIT today!
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