Wednesday 5 June 2013

3 common mistakes when starting or maintaining an exercise program

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I increasingly get frustrated at some people who want to better their themselves thought exercise and nutrition and stick with old concepts that fault their progress. These are people who don't commit 100% and half heartedly want to reach their goals. This can easily be changed if they stick to the program and see guaranteed results at the end. They also consider taking action but don't go through with it. This can be a number of factors. One thing I'm conscious and I'm always improving is my support service I naturally want to help everyone who comes to my exercises classes or small group personal training and overall make everyone feel welcome. However I can't do the training for you, you need have an input in t


3 Common mistakes


  • "Your way is the best way and forget sound exercise and nutrition advice". What I mean is that most people who have a gym membership don't use the knowledge of fitness instructors or personal trainers. Some gym members can be quite stubborn when you try to convince them that technically the exercise could be improved, or suggest another way or targeting your biceps for example. The fitness instructors and more a personal trainer has knowledge and qualifications on nutrition and exercise but from my experience as a fitness instructor and a personal trainer looking at other fitness instructors people don't use them for general tips on exercise or nutrition never mind anything in depth.  This can relate to almost everyone at some point and I've done this myself and looked for advice eventually to reassure myself I was doing something right. 
  • Listen to peers- This isn't something I've came across in my exercise classes or personal training sessions but I know it's happened to other trainers. An individual has continued with bad eating and exercise habit for years that has been passed on by other family members. They opt to better themselves and chose to do so by they're own accord. However a  few weeks pass, and the individual's progress inflicts with family members and a negative atmosphere is formed. This results in the individual giving up on their own progress because of family. This isn't just family, it could be friends, work colleagues, anyone. Encourage people around you it's a positive change!
  • Set yourself unrealistic goals- I will say this now I can't guarantee you will lose a stone in a week, or 3 dress sizes in 2 days. Everyone's bodies has their own strengths and weaknesses, and some will lose inches quicker than others, so it can be difficult to set the same long term goal.  Everyone has their personal goals many are unrealistic in terms of the time frame and the nature of the goal. But that's how I help, I help plan more realistic goals and help you reach goals step by step.  

Do you need any reassurance about your own training or nutrition? Don't hesitate to contact me. Also please share any potential mistakes that could be preventing you from reaching goals, staying motivated or  improve your lifestyle?

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