28/12/2022
THINKING OF JOINING A GYM IN JANUARY? READ THIS FIRST!
We all do it. We all feel sluggish, bloated and slightly ashamed of ourselves after weeks of festive gluttony. Most of us resolve to do something about it in January.
New gym memberships peak in the new year, but did you know over 80% of new members will have given up by March?
Why is this? Gym membership has never been cheaper or more accessible. Gyms are full of state of the art equipment and they employ staff who walk around to give help and advice.
The biggest reason why most people give up is because they don’t get the results they wanted and so motivation evaporates. The reason they don’t get the results is that they don’t know how to!
To make a difference in the gym, you need to follow a specific plan.
In an ideal world, your mobility will have been assessed so that any imbalances, stiff joints or injuries can be worked around.
Your workout plan will have been designed with your body and your goals in mind. Want to lose fat? Tone up? Improve your golf swing? Develop a six pack? Run a marathon? Different goals need very different workout plans.
In an ideal world, you’ll be taught how to do an exercise safely and with good form so that you get the most out of it and protect yourself from injury.
However most people who join a gym will watch a few you tube videos and then make it up as they go along. It’s no wonder they quickly get bored, don’t make any progress and give up!
Here’s the answer. The staff who work on the gym floor have a wealth of knowledge. They know how to write workout programs to help you achieve your goals. They can show you how to do exercises properly while you are there. Rather than trying to figure it all out by yourself, befriend the staff and get as much help as you can. They really want to help you but often new members feel intimidated or a nuisance and don’t make use of their valuable skills.
If you still feel awkward asking for help, consider employing your own personal trainer. You will be guaranteed a workout plan designed specifically for you and you’ll have someone to hold you accountable. Personal trainers genuinely want you to succeed and they will progress your workouts as you develop. They have a wealth of knowledge and can advise on nutrition, sleep, stress and general health as well as exercise.
Personal trainers charge anything between £20 and £50 an hour. Most gyms have trainers on site. Take your time research the right one for you, they often have different specialisms. (Back pain, pregnancy, diabetes, or body building are a few examples) Personal trainers usually offer the first session for free so you can try before you buy. Buying the services of a Personal trainer, even for a short period of time, will ensure you get the most out of your gym membership and aren’t one of the 80% than gives up after a couple of months.
If you actually hate gyms and want a personal trainer who can train you in your own home or in a private gym room in Brightlingsea, I can do that! - send me a text or call.
Kirsty Hosking +44 7507 305547
