Introduction

Figuring out if a workout is right for you can be tough. There are a lot of factors to consider, and it's often hard to know where to start. Here are five signs that your workout may not be right for you.

How do you know if your workout isn't right for you?

Sometimes your reluctance to go for it indicates the wrong choice.

Imagine that the Monday from which people promise themselves to start playing sports has finally arrived. You put on a sports bow, came to the gym and began to train hard. Months go by, but you still have not become the owner of a perfect figure. How so, you think, and decide to throw your sneakers in the closet and wait for the next mythical Monday.

This development is disappointing. Usually, after a person realizes that everything is going wrong, he procrastinates. The motivation to work disappears, the mood deteriorates.

Do not do it this way. Let's go in order.

If the result did not come within a few months, then you are doing something wrong. Fitness experts usually immediately begin to say that the problem is definitely nutrition. But what if not? You swear to yourself and the people around you that you eat perfectly, and the weight is standing or growing.

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Match Goals

Think back to the moment you decided to exercise. You had a goal: to lose weight or gain it, to become leaner, more resilient, stronger, more flexible, and so on. There are effective exercise options for every goal.

For example, if you want to lose weight, you need to focus on cardio and increase your heart rate. Strength training is not for you. They can be in the program, but cardio should be at the core. If you want a more sculpted body and large muscles, but you only practice on the steppes, again everything is past - you need more strength.

The first signal that you have chosen the wrong workouts is the exact opposite result. If you set a goal to lose weight, you gain; if you wanted to gain weight, you lose weight.

Set a goal for yourself again, consult with a coach and rebuild your program.

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Don't stand the pain

Pleasant post-workout pain was felt by everyone who visited the gym at least once in their lives. You feel that the muscles have worked well and are pleased with themselves. Usually such pain remains for two or three days, and then passes until the next increase in the load.

Sometimes other pain comes, unhealthy. The body begins to feel bad and it becomes difficult for you to exercise. If your temperature rises, your head starts to spin, your muscles swell, you are doing something wrong.

If you decide to deal with weight, do not grab too much at once. Strength training doesn't like to be rushed. Take a comfortable weight for yourself and gradually increase it. Experiment, try first to increase by 0.5 kg, then by 1 kg. If you take 10 kg first, and then immediately 30, you can overstrain.

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A separate question on stretching. Some girls, especially in group classes, are afraid not to keep up with plastic classmates. They try to stretch as best they can, endure pain and do not admit it to themselves or to the coach. As a result, the stretched muscle hurts for several months, it becomes difficult to walk.

And running is not easy. Beginners start running at high speeds and run out of steam quickly. As a result, the person was tired and did not achieve a result. Don't rush, start small. Don't tolerate physical discomfort. If it gets bad, stop exercising. Remember to choose the right place and shoes for running. Sometimes while running on asphalt, for example, your knees can hurt - this is a signal that you have the wrong technique and shoes. And it is better to run on a softer surface: in the stadium or on the track in the hall. These points need to be adjusted for a comfortable workout.

Watch your health

Take good care of your health while exercising. Beginners should contact the trainer before starting classes and tell him about all medical contraindications. There are diseases in which you can’t lift heavy things, someone can’t run, and someone can’t do aerial yoga and hang upside down. Sport in life is designed to make it better and more comfortable, but not to drive a person into a hospital bed.

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Watch the tech

“In order for my figure to become beautiful, I need to die in the hall” is another typical stereotype. You don't have to be there for six hours a day. Those who worked with a coach know the magic word "technique". In training, it is important not "a lot", but "correctly". It's not about some difficult exercises. You even need to learn to squat so that the right muscle group works. Training is not suitable for you if you have not learned how to do the exercises proposed in it correctly. If you really want to try, ask the coach to work out the technique with you - and into battle!

Don't force yourself

The psychological state also affects the training. Physical activity is only your choice, and no one can force you to do or not do anything. You don't come to the gym to please your boyfriend or girlfriend. You can't use your friend's program. If a friend does crossfit, and you prefer yoga, you don’t have to mock yourself and grab the ropes in your hands.

There are many opportunities for sports. You can choose what you like. You can combine yoga with running, running with strength training, stepping with cycling and snowboarding.

Training is about you and your comfort. Pick what you like, and do not forget to contact the coach for advice.

Conclusion

There is no one definitive answer to this question. However, some key indicators that your workout may not be effective or right for you are if you feel like you are not progressing, you are not enjoying it, or it is causing you physical pain. If you are feeling any of these things, it may be time to reassess your workout routine.