Want to start an exercise routine, but you aren't sure how to get started? Or do you have concerns about your form during your training sessions?
The notion that your workout isn't as effective as it should be or is possibly unsafe is disheartening.
Make sure that your workouts are safe and efficient by utilizing a personal trainer. Check out a few of the benefits of working out with a personal trainer at a Las Vegas YMCA.
When completing exercise moves like strength training sets, yoga positions, or even a cardiovascular workout, it's imperative to check that your form is correct.
If you're completing a move incorrectly, this lowers the ability of the move to challenge your body and strengthen your muscles.
Exercises completed with poor form may work the "wrong" muscles. For example, squats that use the knees to power the movement overwork the quadriceps muscles and underwork the glute muscles.
Not exercising proper form increases your risk of injury or muscle strain.
Many people find that their motivation fluctuates or wanes over time. There will be days when you don't feel like going to the gym or are tempted to do an easy, shortened workout.
Your trainer at the Las Vegas YMCA is there to help keep you motivated. They'll remind you of your goals and be there to cheer you on.
A trainer knows a few tricks to assist you with boosting your motivation, like switching up your workouts or cross training. If your workouts consistently feel interesting, you're more likely to stick with them.
Most people have a limited amount of time to exercise. Your trainer will create a personalized plan that helps you work towards your fitness goals using an exercise schedule that fits your needs.
If you want to "tone up," your plan will include a lot of strength exercises. Perhaps you're training for a marathon; a trainer will check that your training schedule incorporates cardiovascular workouts, strength workouts, and sessions to improve flexibility.
They'll also check that your exercise moves aren't overly redundant. For example, most arm workouts for the average person don't need three different tricep exercises.
Instead, you're better off swapping a couple of the moves for a shoulder exercise and a bicep exercise.
It's normal to want to shave a couple minutes off your time for your mile run or to want to lose 20 pounds in a few months. Depending on your situation and current fitness level, these goals may not be realistic.
Your trainer will assist you with setting attainable short-term and long-term goals. Setting realistic goals means that you're more likely to reach them and less likely to give up due to frustration over slow results.
Ready to start working with a trainer at a Las Vegas YMCA? Contact us today to join or schedule a personal training session!