It is possible to practice physical activity at home in a personalized and affordable way
According to data from the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), lack of time is one of the main reasons that prevent Brazilians from performing physical activities, which consequently becomes a major barrier to the adoption of healthy habits. With this, online training has been gaining more and more space, as it is a practical and affordable alternative.
For José Corbini, personal trainer and partner of the Personal Virtual integrative health app, online workouts can be very beneficial, because they are personalized, unlike what is available inside weight training rooms. “Whether you train at home, on the street or in the gym, it’s important to keep some points in mind to achieve better results and even avoid problems like injuries”, he comments.
Next, check out 5 tips for you to start exercising at home!
1. Create a routine
No matter what your goal is, having a routine is fundamental for several reasons, but mainly because it reduces the chance of giving up. “Create a routine, that is, stipulate times to wake up, sleep, leave meals ready whenever possible, train at the same time. This is often not easy, but it is a big step towards becoming more and more accustomed to everyday life and healthy routine“, explains the professional. Of course, everything will depend on what your personal and professional life is like, but the ideal is to organize as much as possible what your days will be like.
2. Watch the exercise videos
Once you have received your online training, watch the exercises as many times as you feel the need, preferably in advance. According to the personal trainer, it is important to memorize how each exercise is done in detail so as not to waste time during training. “It can be disheartening to have to stop training all the time to see how to do what you want. exercise. It is important to avoid this”, teaches José Corbini.
3. Pay attention to details
Another important point is to observe every detail in the execution of the exercises to do it correctly. “Each exercise has a focus, despite activating other parts of the body. For example, the squat, which ends up activating the buttocks, posterior and anterior legs”, explains the personal trainer.
The importance of paying attention to details is, in addition to doing the exercise properly and achieving the objective of each one of them, it also prevents mistakes from leading to injuries. “Execution errors are the main factor that causes injuries”, he warns.
4. Give feedback to your teacher
The professional who sets up your online training is not physically present to see how you are behaving with the exercises. So it’s important to always talk to him. “Tell your teacher what your difficulties are, how you feel performing a certain exercise. This is the only way he can make changes and always choose the best option for each student”, says José Corbini.
5. Assemble a playlist
It seems like an unimportant tip, but scientific research proves that having a playlist at hand can contribute a lot to training, especially on days when you lack motivation.
“Most people are always wearing headphones in the gym or playing music in the workout environment. It’s a great option, which can help overcome the monotony that some feel when practice exercises and the option of, when in doubt, recording the execution of the exercise and sending it for your personal analysis is a great idea”, concludes the personal trainer.
By Beatriz Bradley
Source: Maxima
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