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#35 10 Tips To Get More From Your Workouts
I didn't want to edit out the start of this because I like to keep it real. Ross and I were trying not to keep laughing! Definitely keen for lockdown to end and gyms to open again. BUT today's chat is actually really serious in terms of maximizing the results you get from your workouts.
-Mindset towards training (I get to, not I have to)
-Tracking progress (have a system to ensure progression)
-Timing rest periods
-Breathing (breathing in & out at the right time, not breathing properly may lead to feeling light headed/short of breath, breathe out on contraction and in on extension)
-Form > weight
-Mind muscle connection
The research is clear: you get more activation when you’re thinking about the working muscle. By bringing consciousness to the area you’re targeting, you’re directing more neural drive to the muscle, which increases tension and
activation.
In addition to increasing activation, it increases metabolic stress. If you neglect the mind-muscle connection, meaning you’re not thinking about activating your glutes when you perform exercises that involve the glutes, you work your glutes less, and other synergistic muscles, like your quads and hamstrings, compensate so that you can carry out the task (lift the weight).
A number of studies have shown greater activation when you think about contracting the muscle you’re trying to target.
-Sleep 7-9 hours
-Food as fuel
-Music/Podcasts/Motivational speeches
-Cute Outfit/Proper shoes etc
If you enjoyed this please share it with someone you think might enjoy it. Take a screenshot & share it on your stories, tag me so I can repost you.
Thanks for listening!
Anjuli & Ross
Let me hold you accountable to your health & fitness goals: fitwithanjuli.com
For more, you can follow me on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube.
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I didn't want to edit out the start of this because I like to keep it real. Ross and I were trying not to keep laughing! Definitely keen for lockdown to end and gyms to open again. BUT today's chat is actually really serious in terms of maximizing the results you get from your workouts.
-Mindset towards training (I get to, not I have to)
-Tracking progress (have a system to ensure progression)
-Timing rest periods
-Breathing (breathing in & out at the right time, not breathing properly may lead to feeling light headed/short of breath, breathe out on contraction and in on extension)
-Form > weight
-Mind muscle connection
The research is clear: you get more activation when you’re thinking about the working muscle. By bringing consciousness to the area you’re targeting, you’re directing more neural drive to the muscle, which increases tension and
activation.
In addition to increasing activation, it increases metabolic stress. If you neglect the mind-muscle connection, meaning you’re not thinking about activating your glutes when you perform exercises that involve the glutes, you work your glutes less, and other synergistic muscles, like your quads and hamstrings, compensate so that you can carry out the task (lift the weight).
A number of studies have shown greater activation when you think about contracting the muscle you’re trying to target.
-Sleep 7-9 hours
-Food as fuel
-Music/Podcasts/Motivational speeches
-Cute Outfit/Proper shoes etc
If you enjoyed this please share it with someone you think might enjoy it. Take a screenshot & share it on your stories, tag me so I can repost you.
Thanks for listening!
Anjuli & Ross
Let me hold you accountable to your health & fitness goals: fitwithanjuli.com
For more, you can follow me on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube.