As a product of our ‘hardcore’ society, we’ve been conditioned to believe ‘No Pain, No Gain.’ This could not be further from the truth, but moving past that mindset requires you to re-evaluate the way you’ve been trained to think about fitness. Here are 3 lies you’ve been telling yourself about your workouts.
- MORE IS MORE – False! Quality over quantity is best. For example, you could do 100 push-ups, but if you are doing them wrong you put your shoulders, elbows, etc. at risk of injury. You are better off doing 10 quality push-ups in correct alignment than pounding it out to the detriment of your joints. At Alkalign, we want you to work smarter without sacrificing your future self.
- HARDER & FASTER IS BETTER – False! Would you run more miles, lift heavier weights and do everything harder and faster if it was bad for you? Turns out, it is. Increasing the speed, load and frequency of such activities accelerates the wear and tear on your body and can result in both short term injuries and longer-term damage. The fitness industry preys on the next flashy fad to stay relevant. Trends come and go but your body is here to stay. How will you take care of it? Make a long-term investment in your body. The actions you take now will impact you for years to come.
- IT HAS TO HURT TO WORK – False! If you had the power to prevent an injury before it happens, would you? We all possess the power. It’s the mindset that is the hardest to shift. Hardcore is not healthy and extremes are not sustainable. Alkalign is all of the reward with none of the risk, provided you are accountable to yourself to focus on alignment, modify when needed and accept coaching and feedback from our well-trained team of instructors. From our slow-burn Align 101 to our sweaty fast-paced Cardio Align, we work you to your core in a variety of different ways.
Check your local Alkalign Studios class schedule and start making the shift in your mindset today to ensure a healthy, functional body tomorrow.
