Tag: safety

27
Apr
2020

Would You Trust a Quack Doctor? Then Why Settle for an Unqualified Trainer?

Let me ask you—would you walk into a quack doctor’s office for treatment? Of course not! So why would you trust your body (the only one you’ve got, by the way) to someone whose only qualification is having six-pack abs and a good Instagram filter? Just because someone looks fit doesn’t mean they can train others effectively. That’s like assuming a great dancer can automatically teach choreography—sure, they move well, but can they help you move well without breaking your spine or leg?

GYM ETIQUETTE.
19
Dec
2018

Gym Etiquette 101: The Do’s, Don’ts, and Unspoken Rules of Shared Spaces

Feeling under the weather? Take a break. Seriously, even the best fitness trainers and doctors agree that rest is part of the program. Dragging yourself to the gym with the flu isn’t heroic—it’s hazardous. If you must exercise, try a home workout or sneak in during off-peak hours. Your fellow gym-goers will thank you, even if they don’t say it outright.

7
Nov
2018

The Golden Rules of Fitness: Stay Safe, Stay Strong

Spend 5–10 minutes (depending on the intensity of your workout) on gentle, rhythmic movements that mimic the exercise you’re about to do but at a lower intensity. This gets your joints, muscles, tendons, and yes, even your brain, ready for action. Warming up gradually increases your heart rate and boosts blood flow to your working muscles

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