Life can sometimes get in the way of your training or you may make mistakes in the gym whilst training. Brush off the mistakes and any negative thoughts and jump right back in. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes, even seasoned gym-goers who present an outward look of living in a gym.

Over time, technique can be improved on and the frequency of mistakes will decrease. If you’re new to the gym and the gym environment, there may be a temptation to go hard and fast. Going in guns blazing hard and fast could lead to more mistakes being made and injuring yourself in the process.

Once you’ve got the basics down the rest should follow and you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. Asking for feedback could prove very beneficial to your training. Common sense dictates that you should ask for feedback from someone who is professionally trained instead of someone that could potentially teach you bad habits or bad practice.

If you want to push yourself in weight training you could always ask for a spotter to help support you. Once you have an awareness of what you’re doing and how spotting works you could always return the favour and spot for someone else if asked. Do not be afraid to ask for a spotter. If you are nervous or apprehensive gym goer try not to let this stop you from asking someone. If you are curious about spotting then it would be worth researching it first so you are clear about the benefits of having one whilst you train.

One common fear is the idea that everyone is watching you and that if you fall or fail they will be watching and judging or even worse still, laughing! A good friend once told me that the people around you are probably not interested in what you’re doing in the slightest as they are focusing on their own training and their own goals. Chances are, the people around you are just as conscious about making mistakes in their training as you are.

Try to remember that you can’t let fear get in the way. If you fail or fall, dust yourself off and get back up again. Pain can be temporary but what defines us is how well we rise after falling!

Happy Posting! Stay Safe!

This is the first post on my new blog. I am writing this as a way of reflection on my fitness goals and my fitness experiences over the last few years. I also look to reflect and review current goals and progress. I hope it will motivate me in the long run and inspire me to keep going. I am keen to support people where I hope in some way it can help or motivate anyone who is reading it.

My life motto is ‘An Open World Begins With An Open Mind’ which on reflection can have many different meanings. For me it means, keep your mind open and listen to people, support people to the best of your ability and hear their stories and experiences.

My story reflects on my own fitness journey since starting training at the gym alongside external factors that have effected my health, well-being or motivation along the way. These external factors range from family life, social life, illness, injury and other events that have had a significant impact.

I have been supported by so many great people along the way, friends, family, personal trainers and members of staff at various gyms and fitness centres.

I am not a professional or trained expert in the field of exercise or fitness and don’t pretend to be either! What I am writing is opinion and what may be beneficial to me may not be beneficial to someone else. Everyone is different and everyone is unique in their own way.

If someone is inspired, motivated or interested in my writing then it will have made this even more worthwhile and, as always, I wish for the best for people and to see the best in people.

Happy Posting! Stay Safe!