There’s nothing worse than feeling like you are wasting time.
There are so many factors that can go into under or overtraining. You may also be working out too long and/or doing too much cardio for your goals, etc. If you are just trying to piece together different workouts or wandering around the gym, you could be training the same body part too close together or not enough. This is one of the most important reasons for having a workout plan. So, below are my reasons why you need a plan to follow and I’m not even the “planning” personality.
You may have even noticed that on our monthly challenges I state that you should also be following a workout plan, doing 5 push-ups per day or a 30-second plank isn’t going to produce the results you are looking for without more substance. I had a trainer for about three months while I was preparing for a photo shoot but ever since then I’ve had my own set plans – which is ultimately why we released our first plan, the She Sweats 12-Week Transformation. Ever since I started living this lifestyle I’ve followed a plan, even as a trainer! I always follow one of our plans, switching it up along the way as I see fit. Again, this is great but if you really want to see results you do need a workout plan to follow. This isn’t just limited to the gym though, I receive emails from people all the time that say they do workout videos at home or grab a random workout off the internet. RELATED: 5 Things We Have Done to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle for 7+ Years
If you are training for something specific or you need that accountability to get to the gym, by all means, hire a trainer! Make sure you do your homework and find one that aligns with your vision. However, I do not think that every person needs a personal trainer. As a certified personal trainer, I do think it is a good idea to have a few sessions so that you can learn where everything is and build a working base of exercises. Yes, I think it is magnificent that they made it to the gym and applaud them for taking the first step but failing to have a plan when entering the gym can result in burnout from lack of results. I’ve seen it over and over again in the gym, people (mainly females but some males) will walk in the door and either hop on the cardio machine for an extended period of time and maybe throw in some ab moves at the end or they will go up and down the rows of machines without a clear purpose.