The Best Ways To Get Results From Your Workouts

There’s a raft of scientific evidence to support the positive benefits of living an active lifestyle. If you’re training, or you’re preparing to embark on a new fitness regime, it’s understandable to want the best results. Whether you’re a novice or you’re a gym bunny, here’s a handy guide to help you achieve your goals. 

Hire a cheerleader

Do you ever find that you come away from a workout feeling like you didn’t really push yourself to the limits? Do you struggle to hit that top gear? Do you tend to cruise rather than giving every session your all? It’s not always easy to push yourself, especially if you weren’t really in the mood to train in the first place. One of the best ways to combat a lack of motivation and improve performance is to hire a cheerleader. This doesn’t mean adorning the gym with pom-poms or having a dance troupe spell out your name. It means working with a trainer, getting involved in a group session or training with a friend or a partner. A trainer will get the best out of you, encouraging you and giving you the motivation you need to reach that top level, while introducing competition will make you work harder. Many people also find working out with a buddy more fun. 

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Perfect your technique

Getting your technique right is essential for two main reasons. Firstly, if you’re not using a machine properly, or you’re doing exercises in the wrong way, you’ll increase your risk of injuries. Secondly, you won’t achieve the optimum results. If you’re doing sit-ups, for example, and you’re expecting rock hard abs, you’re not going to get them if you’re not executing the move in the right way. This is why you must engage your core. Your core muscles surround the spine and support the abdomen, and they are involved in the vast majority of movements you make. To define your muscles, build strength, increase your fitness and endurance, and improve your performance, you need to ensure your technique is spot-on. This applies to gym sessions, exercise classes, and sports of all kinds. If you’re trying an activity for the first time, or you’re new to the gym, it’s advisable to do some introductory sessions to hone your skills and ensure your body is in the right position. 

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Have fun

Many people will roll their eyes when a trainer or a fitness guru on TV talks about exercise being fun. There’s an assumption that working out is a chore, which can never be enjoyable. The truth is that there are ways to have fun when you’re working towards fitness goals and getting in shape. Exercise classes are great for sociable types, working out with a partner or friend can be more fun than flying solo, and it’s beneficial to switch things up. You may lose motivation very quickly if all you do is run on a treadmill for half an hour three times a week. Instead of doing this, use different machines, try different types of training, and embrace new activities. You don’t have to run or do 100 sit-ups every day. Go dancing, join a spin or yoga class, take your bike out for a ride or sign up to become a member of the local pool. 

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Adopt a positive mindset

Thinking positively can affect you in many ways when it comes to training. Being confident in your abilities can help you to achieve more, and maintaining a positive mindset can also motivate you. If you’re having one of those days when you know you should work out, but you can’t be bothered to leave the couch, think about the benefits and the effects. You might not want to go to a class or leave the warmth of home to jog in the rain, but you know that you’ll feel amazing afterwards. Concentrate on the positives, rather than dwelling on the fact that you don’t want to exercise. 

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Working out offers an array of incredible benefits for your health and wellbeing. Sadly, all too often, people assume that exercise is dull and hard work, and this puts them off. The truth is that there are so many ways you can make workouts more enjoyable and maximize your chances of getting the best results possible. Make your sessions fun, push yourself with a trainer or introduce some healthy competition, and make sure your technique is perfect. Think positively, and focus on the amazing high you’ll experience after you’ve completed your session if you’re struggling to find the motivation to train.