Training ADD and Free Sessions

Now that 2011 is here many people have started a new training routine as well. I applaud anybody who has either been inactive and is now starting to condition their body again or who has been training for some time and just wants to get back into it with a renewed spirit.

One problem I see when people begin programs, specifically strength programs, is that they don't stick with them long enough. This is known as "training ADD". Because there is so much information on the internet, it is very easy to find the next "great program" to follow. Even worse is if your following new routines from the muscle mags every month.

So what needs to be done to get away from jumping around from program to program every other week in an effort to find the "perfect" one? Get rid of your training ADD and pick one that you like and COMMIT TO IT!!

If you're a beginner you can stick with a program for 2 months and see great results. Much of your results will be based on your central nervous system learning new motor patterns and thats ok; it will help you gain coordination for the next program you choose.

Unless you're an advanced trainee, you can stay on one program for as many as 6 weeks seeing great results and even then you may only need to change a few exercises or sets and rep schemes to continue seeing those great results.

So the tip of the week is to find a program, commit to it, and believe in it!

I want to end this weeks post by letting you know that myself and Neighborhood Health and Fitness Center will be offering free training sessions on Saturday's, starting on the 15th for any off-season athlete at 3pm.

This is not an "open gym" offer. This is an offer for free, 1 hour sessions for off-season athletes. I will be putting anybody who comes, through training sessions that I would have a paying client go through, which includes mobility work (and assessment), dyamic warm-up, strength training and strength conditioner, or "finisher".

If you are planning on attending please call NHaFC so I know what type of numbers will be there each week, at 756-3487. Also, if it is your first session, please come 20 minutes early so we can go through some paperwork.

Leave any comments or questions below, or don't hesitate to email me at bobby.fisk@yahoo.com.