At one of the sites where I teach group fitness I recently spotted someone riding a stationary cycle while doing bicep curls with heavy weights. Yikes – I thought to myself – this is a recipe for disaster. My first question was, “What are they doing? What is their goal? Are they trying to get their cardio and strength workout done simultaneously? The next thought that entered my mind was that they might sustain an injury. Doing bicep curls while cycling does not make much sense and is detrimental. It reminds me of the people I see walking with hand or ankle weights and sometimes running with them. This is dangerous practice – this attempting to do it all at once.
Bottom line is that there are no shortcuts to strength or cardio training. There is a safe and efficient way to exercise – a mindful way! It is best to dedicate time to do each segment and not combine them or try to cut corners.
Author: gobefitc
What do you think of when the word fitness comes to mind? What images and thoughts appear? What are you doing in that moment? Is it enjoyable or are you just going through the motions?
Beth's philosophy is that fitness should be fun, goal-oriented, realistic and integrated into daily life, regardless of age, gender, health and level. Attitude is everything when it comes to health and fitness.
She inspires and motivates every individual to utilize their greatest gifts: their body, heart and mind, by creating a dynamic and functional program that incorporates fitness into everyday life. The days of tedious and monotonous workouts are over! Instead, you get an exhilarating program that suits you. Variety is the spice of life!
Participating in a lifelong fitness program that excites you, empowers you, and reflects you and your goals is your ultimate health and fitness success story.
The real question is: What do you imagine for yourself now — at whatever stage you may be in your life?
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