When a person decides to go the gym, probably they do so after careful planning to allocate time for training. It is a commitment to having stronger bones, bigger muscles and greater strength. Lifting weights however can also cause injuries, this is if when done incorrectly and consistently. To avoid injury, proper form and volume are essential.
Before you start weight training, the following steps are key to uphold:
1. STAY HYDRATED
Muscle is 75% water. So it is essential to weigh yourself on a digital scale before and after training to know the appropriate amount of water you need to take to replenish your body.
2. BRING TWO TOWELS TO THE GYM
One towel will be useful for your post work out after a shower and the other one can be useful to wipe the sweat-soaked equipment.
3. BE PREPARED TO SPOT
As a beginner, it is recommended to ask the instructor what to do so that you don't end up being confused or doing the wrong thing.
4.EMBRACE THE DUMBBELL
They can help you to work your muscles harder than machines.
5. CONTROL THE WEIGHT
As a beginner, never use weight that is so heavy that you need momentum to lift it. You should be able to pause for at list one second before you lift weight.
6. START SLOW
Making minor adjustments to your daily routine. This is a good way to make it a positive habit to exercise.
7. STAND UP STRAIGHT
It is the best way you will know your doing the correct thing . The correct exercises for starting positions is shoulder back, chest out, standing tall. Good posture guarantees good form.
Now that's what we call correct gym etiquette.
Before you start weight training, the following steps are key to uphold:
1. STAY HYDRATED
Muscle is 75% water. So it is essential to weigh yourself on a digital scale before and after training to know the appropriate amount of water you need to take to replenish your body.
2. BRING TWO TOWELS TO THE GYM
One towel will be useful for your post work out after a shower and the other one can be useful to wipe the sweat-soaked equipment.
3. BE PREPARED TO SPOT
As a beginner, it is recommended to ask the instructor what to do so that you don't end up being confused or doing the wrong thing.
4.EMBRACE THE DUMBBELL
They can help you to work your muscles harder than machines.
5. CONTROL THE WEIGHT
As a beginner, never use weight that is so heavy that you need momentum to lift it. You should be able to pause for at list one second before you lift weight.
6. START SLOW
Making minor adjustments to your daily routine. This is a good way to make it a positive habit to exercise.
7. STAND UP STRAIGHT
It is the best way you will know your doing the correct thing . The correct exercises for starting positions is shoulder back, chest out, standing tall. Good posture guarantees good form.
Now that's what we call correct gym etiquette.
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