A little bit if evidence that I may not be as crazy as everyone thinks.

Bare Feet for health? Shoeless

Don’t knock it until you try it.

When you run a fitness facility people often comment.

“oh, you should get (insert piece of fitness equipment here) I really like that one.”

It makes me wonder. Why do you “really” like that one? Because its comfortable to do for 45 minutes to an hour?

Chances are you have some sort of goal when you enter the gym. Chances also are if you like a piece of equipment its not helping you toward that goal.

I can understand if you’re new to the whole gym scene and you don’t want to intimidate yourself. But most of these people who inquire about (insert piece of fitness equipment here) are regular gym goers.

Here are a couple of pieces that I absolutely can not stand. (which is good)

Airdyne Bike

Versaclimber

Step Mill

Concept Rower

It really doesn’t matter what piece of equipment you choose. As long as you’re putting the “work” in, they can all be helpful. As a whole I just think people are way to comfortable at the gym. Which is why we rarely see change.

Every time they get in the gym.  Every geek or computer guy I know runs right for the equipment where they can sit down.

Why?  It seems like thats become the geek fitness way.

You have been in that position all day long in front of a computer.  I know its comfortable to you but fitness is not about being comfortable.

In order to make progress you must take your self inch by inch out of that comfort zone.

When it comes to exercise choice,  try picking the exercises that force you to stand.

Examples…

Instead of a Recumbent Bike use a Cross Trainer.

Instead of Seated Rows do Standing Rows with a functional cable unit or rubber bands.

Instead of a Seated Pressing do some Push-Ups

Instead of Decline Sit-Ups with your legs anchored try Planking for a minute.

Its time to go from geek to athlete.  Give it a try for a while.  I guarantee your back will also thank you.