Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or just getting started, there’s a good chance you’ve picked up a habit or two that’s working against you. Personal trainers spend their days watching people work out, which means they’ve seen it all and know what’s inadvisable.
“As a certified personal trainer, there are several habits I consciously avoid both for my own well-being and also out of respect for other gym-goers and overall safety,” Mallory Fox, a National Academy of Sports Medicine master trainer and wellness coach, told HuffPost.
From skipping warm-ups to mindlessly scrolling between sets, there are many ways people can better work toward their long-term fitness goals and create a positive environment while doing it. Below, find 15 things personal trainers never do at the gym.
1. They don’t skip the warm-up.
“Many people like to just jump right into their workouts,” said Denise Chakoian, a certified fitness trainer and owner of Core Cycle and Fitness LaGree. “They walk in, grab th...
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