Cross Training and Fitness Exercise

Benefits of Bodyweight Training

Every good trainer knows that You don’t need expensive gym equipment to get in shape. At Fitness One, our Cross Training and Fitness programs utilize a lot of bodyweight training, which is being shown over and over again to be the safest most effective way of training.

A Great bodyweight exercise routine does not mean you cant use any equipment-In Kernersville at Fitness One Training Systems We utilize the TRX Suspension trainer, resistance bands, ViPR Training, battling ropes, kettlebells and much more. For this article, we will be referring to exercise machines and the Old School "Bodybuilder" type routines that many of us trained with years ago, and unfortunately many who don't understand the difference continue to do today.

Cross Training and Fitness Exercise with Bodyweight

Any good program should start with a full assessment, movement screening, flexibility and mobility testing, check for balance of muscle groups and be performed by a certified Personal Trainer, or ATC. After that, we can begin a Cross training program.

Fitness and Exercise Tips for Beginners

Here are some basic tips to consider when starting a bodyweight training program.

Visit your doctor. The last thing you want is an injury. Just like any other workout program, it’s best to pay a visit to your doctor for a physical before beginning to train with your bodyweight. This will help to ensure you don’t injure yourself and end up worse off than before.

2. Tracking Tracking. A major part of any bodyweight workout program should be keeping track of the number of reps and the type of exercises you’re doing. This way, you can measure your progress and feel good about where you’re going.

     3.    Be sure not to overdo it. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of starting a new workout program and forget you may not be fit enough to handle it. Start off slow and work your way up.

     4.   Work at your level.   The last thing you ever want to do is jump head first into someone elses program. Fitness can and never will be a "one size fits all" workout. Do what you can do.

5. Do a workout you will like. Everyone has parts of their workout they dread but make sure you have something you love as well.
A little more intensity each week. Just because you’re not lifting weights doesn’t mean your workouts are gonna be easy. Make sure you’re actually pushing yourself to work at a level that will give you great benefits.

6. Nutrition is the key. No matter what you are doing, it's calories in/calories out. Your Fitness One trainer will help you with a plan.

7. Hire a trainer. Some people just will not push themselves to work hard at the gym or at home. If you know you’re that type, let one of the Certified Personal Trainers at Fitness One help you with your exercise program.

8. Don't make excuses. Our classes will keep you going, and will help you get the results you deserve. Just show up-And don't come up with excuses why you can't!

Kernersville Best Fitness and Bodyweight Exercises

Here you are Kernersville, my top pics for Bodyweight fitness and exercise training. I will be posting videos of these for our members only in the next few weeks so for this blog I will just list for you:

1. TRX Single leg lunge-A little more advanced, this move builds strength in the glutes, hamstrings and quads while promoting balance and stability

2. Strict form pull up-Chin up Exercise-Without swinging or jumping, this move builds the lats and pulling muscles like nothing else. We have a full pull-up progression series of exercises for those who cant do the pull up, but want to!

3. 24" Plyo box incline push up-Slow and easy, building strength in the chest, shoulders and triceps, while building core strength.

4. ViPR Side lateral hop-Incredbile for building coordination, getting card and working balance and agility

5. 24" Plyo box high Knee Runner-This one is a favorite. Cardio, quads, glutes, balance-did I say Cardio and Legs?

6. Plank-The precursor to every back, hamstring and ab routine should be a simple plank. If you cannot hold it for 90 seconds you shouldn't be trying anything for the core with a weight involved. Every Fitness program should include many variations of the Plank.

The programs at Fitness One for Exercise

In Kernersville, Our Fitness system is a proven, safe effective way to get in shape that is based on science and Performance Enhancement used by athletes all over the world. The last thing you want your routine to be is random, and bodyweight training is no different. While at Fitness One we DO want you off the Exercise machines and treadmills, we also want your cross training and circuit routine to be safe and productive for you for the long term. These 6 Instructor Favorites at Fitness One are part of what we believe make a great line up for a balanced routine. Of course, each workout is modified for the level of the participant.

Our Kernersville Class line up includes over 300 Classes per month, and those Fitness classes include everything you would expect to see at a World Class facility. Kickboxing, TRX Suspension training, Kettlebell Classes, Martial Arts, toning, step, Circuit Training and so much more.

Our success is based on your safety and results and nothing more. We believe that Bodyweight training when performed in a safe environment is another great way for people to reach their fitness goals, but only when led by Professional Fitness Trainers and exercise specialists.

As always, if you have questions, please feel free to give me a call.

Allen Branch

Allen Branch is the founder/Master Instructor at Fitness One Training Systems, the Kernersville areas leading results based fitness program. The new Fitness One Facility features a 10,000 square foot facility equipped with Treadmills, ellipticals, Free weights, TRX suspension trainers, Kettlebells, Agility training, a complete line of Fitness classes, Rapid Fat loss bootcamps and Kernersville Krav Maga, Martial Arts, Kickboxing and Karate and Much more. Allen can be reached at 336-655-4558