Whilst human nature is to resist change, most of us will get bored with the same routine day in and day out. This is why people talk about falling into a rut, trying to get out of a rut, and generally just getting stuck in the rut. It is also a major reason people start a fitness program, get a result from their fitness program, stop that fitness program and then subsequently lose that result and become disenchanted with their fitness program.
As a fitness trainer, the risk of the rut is huge. Getting into a routine of setting 3 sets of 12 reps for the major muscle groups, a bit of cardio and a bit of stretching is so easy. Some group fitness programs even thrive on the idea of keeping it routine - throw in a bit of new music and the punters are happy with what is suggested to be a fresh new workout!!
Well I've found a guy who really knows how to mix it up and add some spice to gym time. Hurrah for Youtube! I urge you to check him out if you feel like you're struggling with your motivation.
Rodney Corn from PTA Global has a plethora of video clips on Youtube that offer fresh ways of looking at old concepts. A couple of my favourites are the full body workouts with dumbells, barbells and cables, which offer truly three dimensional workouts. Instead of locking into a fixed position and isolating or possibly even compounding a couple of muscle groups, Rodney uses movement in all three planes of motion - transverse, horizontal and sagital - to challenge strength and stability.
A real corker is his partner ab workout, using balloons to stimulate movement patterns and a new approach to group workout called Crawl Ball.
It adds an extra layer to the workout, which as a personal trainer working alone can be sometimes hard to find, and that is the top layer of fun. When something is fun we remember it, we talk about it, we want to share it. It makes us happy. And isn't that what it's all about. Finding great ways to move your body which create positive effects on the systems of the body - muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, central nervous and endocrine systems - and at the same time are just pure and simple FUN!
Hurray for Rodney Corn -YOU ROCK MY WORLD!!
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