Saturday, November 7, 2009

Reason #89 Why Your Gym Workout Sucks

You say you're not getting results at the gym? I train my clients in a private, personal training studio but, I still have a gym membership. How else would I be able to do this "research"? So here's reason #89 of why your gym workout sucks...

You spend your entire workout doing long, boring cardio and no resistance training.

Are you afraid of building large massive muscles? Just because you lift weights doesn't mean you'll turn into a bodybuilder. Bodybuilders work hard and lift heavy to achieve their results. But even for non-bodybuilders, like us, you don't need major muscle mass to reap the benefits of strength training.

What's important to know is, the more muscle you have, the more calories you'll burn. Even slightly bigger muscles burn more calories than smaller ones do, meaning you can eat more without worrying about weight gain. With the right training program, you can give your muscles definition and build endurance rather than build massive muscle mass.

So don't be intimidated by the weight room, throw up a few pounds! Stay tuned to find out why your long, boring cardio may not be getting results.