Sabotage |
How to stop going backwards in your health and fitness programs. |
Have you ever joined a gym or started a workout program and had your results sabotaged by pain and injury? It's not your fault.
Some people who start a fitness program get great results, avoid injury and stick with it.
Despite having the best intentions, many will not. Maybe they ended up in a studio that puts 30 people in a room with an inexperienced instructor and tells them to do a bunch of random exercises really fast until they're sweaty and exhausted. That's not training ... that's a dangerous form of recreation.
Maybe they joined a big corporate gym with showers, saunas and gorgeous locker rooms ... which were the only things in the gym that they knew how to use properly.
Maybe they hired a trainer who was really good at counting reps, but had no education or experience helping people improve their movement quality and flexibility ... the areas where most people need to make the biggest improvements. It wasn't their fault.
Training is intentionally and purposefully raising your body's capacity to perform, while improving flexibility and joint mobility and learning how to master the basics before performing a bunch of complex exercises as fast as you can.
So whenever you’re starting – or restarting – a fitness program, it’s best to find someone who can help you do it right.
Your body will thank you later. PS: If you’ve ever wondered “am I doing this right?” that’s exactly why my Foundations course exists.
It walks you through the key movements most people need (core, hips, shoulders, posture, squats/hinges, pushing/pulling) and shows you how to do them safely and correctly so you actually get results… not pain. Go here Foundation |
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Finally someone says it’s not always our fault! Thank you Coach Seth.
This really puts a lot in perspective. Starting over with better habits.
Nobody ever taught me how to squat right. Maybe I’ll give this Foundations thing a shot.
Never thought about the difference between training and just working out.
My last trainer was like a drill sergeant. I’d rather have someone who cares about my joints!
My back always hurts after doing those fast circuit classes… maybe I’ll slow down.
If you build a good foundation, workouts are way easier later on.
Are there gyms in town that focus more on movement like this?
So tired of feeling like I failed when I get hurt. Appreciate this perspective.
Tried way too many group classes before realizing I just needed basics.
“Dangerous form of recreation” made me laugh. Actually true tho.
I got ‘gymtimidated’ and just used the pool lol.
Personal trainers cost a lot though. Wish this stuff was more accessible.
Can relate, messed up my shoulder last spring at a new gym.
Would love more local options for real foundational classes, not just bootcamp style.
I thought it was just me being clumsy! Good to know it’s widespread.
Been hurt twice in CrossFit. Less random, more intentional sounds good.
Most trainers are just counting reps, super true.
I hate group fitness for this reason. Not enough attention on form. Thanks for saying it.
I’ll check out that course. My posture is terrible from sitting all day.
Honestly I DO get bored if I don’t sweat a little. But injuries aren’t worth it.
Love how this doesn’t blame people. The fitness world can be so harsh!
Was just about to join a HIIT studio. Now I’m hesitating…
All those random workout moves always left me confused. Foundations sound better.
lol at using the sauna correctly. That’s me at Planet Fitness every time.
Thanks for this, Coach Seth. Advice feels real and not judgy.
The part about flexibility speaks to me. Stretching makes such a difference.
Not all trainers are the same, learned that the hard way!
I always wondered if my form was right. Nice to know there’s help out there.
I got injured doing a group class once…never went back. Need to focus on basics I guess.
I thought being super sweaty meant I was getting healthier. Guess not!
Those big gyms ARE intimidating if you don’t know the equipment. I just stick to the treadmill.
Coach Seth is spot on. Proper training makes such a difference.
Wish I’d read this before I tried bootcamp last year. That was rough!
I always end up hurting my knee when I try new classes. Glad to know it's not just me.