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August 11, 2009
Swear off speed
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
When it comes to resistance training, rushing through reps isn’t the best way—especially if you’re using momentum instead of muscle power to build strength. Besides potentially not burning as many calories or upping muscle mass, you’re also creating the potential for injury. Why not play it safe and strong? Today, challenge yourself to slow down, adding several seconds to lifting and lowering.
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I ran XC practice today, but after our workout we do lunges and push-ups, so I really concentrated on my balance, and making my movements slower but holding better form.
We actually talked about this in my Aerobic Dance class today. This is something that I am really trying to work on. Whether I am walking with weights, lifting weights, working on push-ups or crunches, I try to constantly remind myself that it is not simply “doing it” that is effective, but “doing it correctly.”
I have l learned to slow down. I thikn about the muscle being trained and take it slow. Yoga learn has been a huge help in helping me learn to control my movements
I normally rush thru reps to get in more reps. But now I know how u build & tone is to go slow during the resistance b/c its actually what helps strengthen the muscles! So later today when I do my work out, I will concentrate on going slower during the reps for a more efficient workout!
I am notorious for rushing through reps just to get done quicker sometimes. Today, when I work my arms, I will slow down and really think about what I’m doing in order to get the most out of my workout. Isn’t that why we do it anyway? We workout to get the most out of it and increase our overall well-being.
I am going to the gym this afternoon, as I do everyday. I will pay more attention, instead of rushing through the reps.