BOOST: Training with professionals such as personal trainers or CrossFit instructors can increase fitness results.
According to a study in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, self-directed fitness training is falling short when compared with group exercise, such as CrossFit or personal training.
The study showed those who trained with professionals achieved better results than those who did not, with specific improvements in weight loss.
Using a qualified personal trainer is one way to access improved fitness results.
Personal trainers, or PTs, use a person’s diet and exercise regime to customise exercise to reach a specific fitness goal.
The benefits of regular personal training sessions are numerous, with the trainer always coaching you on correct technique and enhancing each movement to get the best results and avoid injury.
Having a trainer select fitness activities for you will also result in a varied program, making exercise fun.
Another way to amp up your exercise routine and relieve fitness boredom is to join the CrossFit movement.
The popularity of CrossFit in Australia has skyrocketed since its inception in 2000, with many people turning to the regimental fitness program to get quicker, better results.
CrossFit is a community of people who take part in intense ever-changing workouts.
These can include everything from pull-ups, squats and push-ups, to weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing and more.
Crossfit uses its own style of gym called the box.
All workouts are timed and conducted in groups using equipment including skipping ropes, kettlebells, free weights and pull-up bars.
The main benefit of CrossFit is overall improvement in fitness covering flexibility, muscular power, balance and agility.
But it also has the accountability and encouragement that comes from group training, producing overall better results from exercise.
Jump that final motivation hurdle to a healthier life by joining in group exercise.