Training like an athlete isn’t just reserved for pro sports or those looking to compete!
It’s about building strength, endurance, and agility to conquer life’s challenges. Whether you’re a desk worker or a weekend warrior, this approach boosts performance, confidence, and everyday health. Discover how small changes, like incorporating functional movements and structured workouts, can help you unleash your inner athlete!
Below are 3 key reasons why adding some more dynamic movements to your routine can be beneficial to your fitness journey!
Boring Routines!
You show up to the gym consistently. You're tired of the same old Chest & Triceps, Back & Biceps splits consisting of the foundational movements we all love, but let's be honest, sometimes we stray and lose interest in some of these workouts. Maybe you're not bored. Maybe you just crave change. Adding some athletic movement can switch things up and keep things interesting!
Build you core + protect your spine!
The importance of core work and mobility is too often overlooked. Certain weightlifting techniques can cause spinal compression, leading to pain and constant discomfort. So how do we combat this?
By incorporating exercises that challenge our core outside of tedious crunches and sit-ups.
(Which in my opinion are not worth it for most people due to the risk/reward factors when the topic is back pain, Also people tend to have a misconception and are unaware that spot reduction is non-existent.)
By adding exercises like farmers carries, landmine variations, and explosive athletic
rotational movements, we challenge core stability, which over time will increase core strength and protect the spine while also aiding in postural correction.
Oftentimes people hear the word "core" and think of abs, when there's so much more to it than that. Many functional exercises can strengthen your core. So open your mind and your workout plan to some more options!
Mood booster!
There's no secret behind it! When we "Wow" ourselves, the feeling of excitement and achievement we feel with our efforts is used as a stepping stone to further accolades.
If you find yourself feeling like your routine is a chore and want to challenge yourself, instead of shoulder raises, try landmine push presses which will demand more from your body in both coordination and overall strength output.
You will go from a sitting position, focusing on shoulders alone, perhaps using a bench with back support which takes away from core stability; to pivoting feet, explosively shifting body weight, and pressing the weight in the air quickly while focusing on maintaining proper breathing technique and form.
We're now stabilizing the core, building that spine protection allwhile working our shoulders. Your mind to body connection is in play and you've now turned this simple exercise into a powerhouse of beneficial movment.
This is just one example. The same can be done with other muscle groups!
Bottom line:
Don't let athletic movement intimidate you. Just because you go to the gym doesn't mean you have to train the same every single day. In the beginning, that may be a good way to build up proper form/technique, create a habit through disciplined repetition over time to ensure program commitment, and to build the
foundational fitness that will drive you to your goals.
I usually prefer people get used to the basics before progressing to more complicated movements, especially when not being corrected by a professional throughout the transition to reduce the risk of injury.
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