FOLLOWING on from last week’s workout tips for getting into better shape, I hope you are all doing well and can feel a difference already.
This week I will be talking about running. I love seeing people of all ages getting out there doing exercise.
Whether it’s in BTS Fitness or another gym or just out running, it’s great to see and I admire them.
However, I do have a serious problem with unqualified personnel causing more physiological harm than good to those who put their trust in them.
I see scores of people out running on a daily basis when I’m going in to open up the gym at 6am, or after closing at 9.30pm.
The one thing that horrifies me is that there doesn’t seem to be anyone motivating or helping the not-so-strong runner along.
Last year alone I treated over 50 runners all injured through incorrect training methods.
Running is meant to be enjoyable, in terms of you and the road, where you can forget about the day’s troubles and become one with the road for that period of time you have to yourself.
You don’t want to be spending time with me or any physiotherapist spending hundreds of your hard earned cash on recovering when it should have not happened in the first place.
In simple terms – ask for the qualifications of the trainer/individual who is setting out these training programs, as I will probably end up seeing most of you for rehabilitation.
Running is not just made up of a pair of runners and hit the road. It’s a lot more complex than that.
It involves;
• Strength + Conditioning training every time before you go for a run
• Core development
• Footwear (correct running shoes for your feet)
• Warm-ups
• Pre-Stretches
• Run
• Cool down
• Post stretch
• Nutrition and Supplementation (aids recovery and minimises risk of injury)
If you are missing any one of the above, your body is more likely to break down on you. Invest in getting a professional’s advice to help.
For advice or book an appointment call 066 7117100.
For those of you doing Niall’s three-week summer shape-up plan this is week 2’s breakdown:
Week 2: (Daily without fail and excuses)
75 squats, 20 push up, 5 x30 second planks, 2 x 30 seconds of mountain climbers, 25 tummy crunches
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• Niall Hobbert is the Owner and Personal Trainer at BTS Fitness Gym at Manor West
