The main season in the gym: what is the most common mistake of those who start training in the spring
The chronology of events does not fail: they begin the hottest daysPeople start to take off their clothes and many people realize that under the coat was a body that they had forgotten about all year.
Gyms and outdoor spaces are full new fitness enthusiastmost of those who leave exercises when summer ends and winter returns.
Few consider – according to experts – that it goes beyond physical appearance, which is the main reason why most start and physical activity Once spring begins, physical exercise should be understood as a a beneficial habit for take care of health present and future.
“A lot of people try to recover all the downtime in 15 days,” she warned when addressed Infobae runner Fabiana Hasbaniwho accompanied the groups for years run women.
The scene repeats itself every September: Mon months of inactivity as arrival of heatmany are looking for get back to the gym with the intention of instantly transforming your body.
However, the reality is that this rush for quick results is not only ineffective, but also can be harmful for body and mind.
Hasbani and the physical education teacher and high-performance sports graduate agreed. Claudia Lescanofor whom “after a long period of inactivity, people tend to think that everything is still on the same level”.
And this error, according to experts, does not distinguish by sport or specialization. “The decision is the same in all cases: rush to see resultsLescano insisted.
So whether you’re training for strength, endurance or simply to stay in shape, jump in without a proper plan After months without training, this can cause more problems than good.
Hasbani added at this point that one of the most common problems is people “They’re just thinking about getting to the summer”without adding value to the training process.
Obsessive focus on aesthetic goal can lead to ignoring the basic: “Maintaining physical activity is key. In a world where everything seems to revolve around immediacy and quick resultsenjoy the process more difficult. “The hardest thing today is to enjoy what we’re doing.”
At this point Lescano again insisted benefits of regular trainingwhich, in his opinion, helps “the production of endorphins, greater happiness in everyday life, calm and deep rest”.
Plus for her physical exercise It is an essential tool for balance hormones and improve overall healthmentioning that regular exercise usually goes hand in hand with healthier eating and better time management, which contributes to a greater sense of well-being.
However, risk of rush get quick results is high. Lescano warned of danger making impulsive decisionssuch as following a bad diet, choosing unqualified trainers or exposing yourself to fads.
“IN rush to achieve an aesthetic goala bad choice can be made,” he said, while emphasizing that “this the other way around may result in physical injuryfrustration and ultimately abandoning exercise altogether.’
Between the most common injury among those who start exercising impulsively at this time of year, a physical education teacher pointed out that “it is related to inappropriate overloadspoor execution of the exercise technique and not respecting the times in the process, because in order for the body to progress, it needs to go through adaptation and thus be able to progressive and adequate training“.
In that sense, it is expected contractures muscular, tension and tears (muscles and tendons), eruptions (most common ankle, knee, wrist), tendinitis (inflammation of any tendon), back pain (especially lumbar and cervical due to poor posture while performing the exercise) a rhabdomyolysis (excessive rupture of muscle fibers due to exercise disproportionate to physical condition that persists over time can cause acute kidney damage).
Hasbani amplified the frustration that arises when results are not forthcoming as fast as expected. In his experience, an all-or-nothing mentality when returning to training after a period of inactivity is dangerous because it creates unrealistic expectations which can lead to injuries or a toxic relationship with exercise. “The basis is to practice continuously, throughout the year. When you already have a habit, there is no doubt that training is part of life,” he emphasized.
Both experts offered a number of recommendations for those considering resuming exercise or starting from scratch.
Lescano was firm in his first advice: “Before starting, it is necessary to carry out a complete medical examination which includes a cardiac examination.” This first step is necessary to ensure that the body is in optimal condition to face any physical exertion.
He further insisted that it is important to put yourself in the hands of an expert who can do it customize your training plan on the characteristics and goals of each person. “Exercise intensity is a powerful toolbut used incorrectly can be very harmful,” she warned, while at the time recommending a type of training to start with, she claimed that the one she developed “has everything the body needs to achieve the hormonal environment that is necessary to achieve a specific goal , such as: lose weight, increase muscle mass, have more strength, etc.
“It’s a protocol-based training system aerobic, anaerobic and muscle resistance exerciseswhich acts directly on the hormonal system -he emphasized-. The order of execution of more than 450 exercises is essential to create this specific hormonal environment according to the proposed goal,” he emphasized.
Nowadays, it is very common to see hundreds of people running or jogging in squares and parks. For Hasbani, “the best way to start running is with patience, without despair“. “The best way to start is to get inside yourself and think, ‘What do I want for myself? For my life?” he advised. And he emphasized that it is essential respect the process and not trying to restore in a few days what has not been done in months or years. “It’s a process and you have to respect it. “One day at a time!”
Both coaches emphasized that the solution to this problem lies in stability. For Lescan, the key thing to understand is that it doesn’t matter when you start training; It is essential to adopt exercise as a regular practice throughout the year. “People who only train when summer approaches don’t understand that the real benefits of exercise can be gained in the long term,” he said.
Hasbani shared this vision, elaborating: “When It becomes a habit, it is no longer questioned; It is done almost innately, like eating or bathing.” Exercise becomes an indispensable part of the daily routine, so much so that the lack of physical activity is felt as a palpable absence. “When you get to that point, if you stop doing it, something is missing,” said the runner. “It’s like two days without a bath.”
This approach to exercise as a habit it permanently changes the perception of physical activity, it goes from a temporary obligation to a constant need, which improves physical and mental health.
In conclusion, both experts insisted that physical exercise It should not be a sporadic activitymotivated solely by it short-term aesthetic goals. When it becomes an integral part of everyday life, the benefits are much greater. Hasbani summed it up emphatically: “When exercise becomes a habit, it’s no longer a to-do, it’s a daily necessity.”. As a being of movement that is human, it is necessary integrate physical activity into your life constantly, enjoying the process and reaping long-term benefits.
