getting fit for sport
I've signed up for a new sport/charity event/marathon and now I need to get fit for it - help!
Well done if you've decided to do something new for yourself or to do your bit for a good cause. Having a specific target to aim for is a one of the best places to start with exercise.
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Get ready!
We all have those moments. You know, when we suddenly decide to do something new, or a friend challenges us to run a mile. And given the right support and guidance, there's no reason why we shouldn't. That's where LA Fitness comes in.
'I haven't got enough time...'
Our fully qualified fitness professionals are the right people to help you devise a personal programme that will help you build your aerobic fitness, your strength and your flexibility. You can set your own goals and work at your own pace - no one will push you to do more than you feel comfortable with.
'What do I need to watch out for?'
If you've signed up for something new, then you're going to need to take even more care than usual to avoid injuring yourself. Stretching is one way to work on the flexibility and mobility of your joints and muscles, and you'll find a range of classes at LA Fitness that will stretch you very nicely indeed. Pilates, Yoga and Synergize all incorporate simulataneous stretching and strengthening moves, regardless of how bendy you are to begin with..
'Can I have too much of a good thing?'
In a word, yes. You need to make sure that your training is varied and balanced, no matter what your choice of sport or event, and you should always be incorporating training for strength and aerobic fitness in your workout. You could combine different classes such as LA Spin - a high-energy indoor cycling workout - and Bodypump - a resistance class using barbells and dumbbells.
'I'm like a fish out of water...'
Swimming is a great from of exercise, working your heart and lungs aerobically, and building your strength through the resistance offered by the water. Backstroke and front crawl can help develop the flexibility of your spine and shoulders, while breaststroke will work your hips and knees.
