One of my beliefs as a trainer is that people ?? everybody ?? must move.
We must remain constantly in motion as we age, our physical condition has a direct link to our overall health. In addition to forming a stronger, healthier body, exercise leads to an increase in emotional health.
Work in some capacity is important for someone who has cancer. It is also true for those who take the time to be caregivers, regardless if they are relatives, friends or professionals.
I understand that for someone to undergo aggressive treatment for cancer, working up a sweat with a walk, jog or a session of light weightlifting is just about the last of the list of things to do in a day. Some of these people get a pass from the room ?? for the time being.
Caregivers are not.
This is important.
We all have our comfort zones, and that's OK. But I want to encourage you to get out of your comfort zone sit-and-watch and get training.
The comfort zone
For some reason, as human beings, we tend to get comfortable. Consequently, we become resistant to change. Our body is a pretty amazing machine, with the ability to adapt to any internal or external stress we place on it. This adaptation is what makes us go forward, growing and getting better.
The exercise is no different. When you start an exercise routine, your body adjusts to this routine. You get stronger, and you see the initial results. It's a great feeling ?? a sense of comfort
The problem :. Once your body adapts, the results go out the window. In the fitness world, this is known as a tray. The key to breaking this tray is out of your comfort zone and strategically remove your future exercise routines.
The Uncomfortable Zone
Good things come to uncomfortable situations.
one of the most uncomfortable moments in my life was when my stepfather, Jeff Wahl, was struggling with mesothelioma. I am writing this blog following these feelings. Everything happens for a reason. That things are strategically or spontaneously, I guarantee you there is a reason.
When you start working, understand that a balanced program is ideal for any level ?? if you are a weekend warrior or a scholarship athlete. It may be uncomfortable at first, but it works.
In order to break this level of your routine of comfort, all you have to do is either increase the weight you lift and reduce repetition, or reduce weight and add more reps
I trained a little more than two years, and during that time I drew some conclusions. While men are more likely concerned about getting muscle, women are more focused on weight loss.
How this translates to the gym? Most men lift heavier weights in a range of six to 12 repetitions, and most women lift lighter weights in a range of 12 to 20.
There are many options in since the types of exercises go, and you control your weight and reps, but I really recommend you do so under the supervision of a trainer.
Do not get comfortable. You need to constantly change the intensity of your routine every four to six weeks. You begin to notice the results over time.
Breaking Out
Once you are out of your comfort zone and exercise regularly, think out a new part of your routine.
Try new exercises, different equipment and multiple types of training. More importantly, never give up. Chances are that regular exercise will reduce your risk of injury, improve your performance in the gym, and show you a sculpted body in the mirror.
Keep your cool workouts, and not fall into trays. If you are patient and do things the right way, you will be able to lift for life.
Remember Never Give Up.
