There are so many benefits to working out with a personal trainer—you’re held accountable and shown technique, but it can be expensive. Working out comes with a lot of information that isn’t always correct so it can be quite confusing. You never know if you are doing it the right way; should you do cardio before weights or visa versa and are free weights better than machines? These questions and more will be answered in these five tips to get the best out of your workout.
Weight Training Before Cardio
Planning each workout should be considered, winging it doesn’t get results. Always do your strength training first for maximum fat burn and energy productivity. You want to push harder and heavier during strength training then you can do cardio.
What You Eat is Most Important
If you want to see a healthy, physical difference you have to be prepared to commit long-term. Diet is more important than your workouts. Tracking your food is really important and it will give you the results you want whilst you exercise.
Free Weights Instead of Machines
Using free weights actually makes you work harder and use more muscles to stabilize and balance your body. This will lead to burning more fat and getting stronger quicker.
Motivation
Getting to the gym and starting your workout is one of the hardest parts of your healthy lifestyle. Your mind is controlling your thoughts and a strong body will not exist without your mind. You have to be focused and positive and tell yourself you are strong and want to be there and you will get to the gym that day.
Technique
The importance of the technique of each movement can make the outcome of your workout so much more beneficial. If you are lifting high weights, but not doing it correctly you will actually end up injuring yourself. Always remember that technique comes before adding more weights.
