Gym Workout Analysis

My morning workout on February 16 started off with 10 minutes of spinning for the cardio part of my workout, followed by an abs workout consisting of sit-ups, leg raises, crunches, ins-and-outs, twists, oblique v-ups and heels-to-the-heavens. After I transitioned to the upper body part of my workout, where I used gym equipment for bench presses, shoulder presses, halfway and full curls, standing tricep extensions, and shoulder kettle bell presses in addition to pushups and tricep dips. These three sets were repeated another two times before finishing off my workout with a cool down and a stretch. The workout left me feeling energized, awake, happy and strong. Exercising, whether in the basement or in a gym can have many benefits. According
to the Mayo Clinic, working out assists in controlling weight and fighting against disease as well as improving mood and energy in the individual. Exercise burns calories, helping manage weight by physically challenging your body. Being regularly active, such as working out regularly, can also prevent various diseases. Exercising improves blood flow and cardiovascular health, thus preventing heart disease and stroke. Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and arthritis can also be prevented by regular physical activity. By challenging your body to perform at a higher level, the individual improves both endurance and muscle strength, thus leading to a general boost in energy. The Mayo Clinic also highlights the emotional benefits to working out, which serves as a great activity to relax after a stressful situation and improve happiness. Working out by yourself in particular can improve creativity by the constant need to think about different exercises and activities to improve the workout experience. Working out individually also allows you to build your own schedule to the areas of your body you choose to work on, whether being cardio or strength building in any of the muscle groups. Working out individually is an excellent way to maintain physical activity and manage weight, prevent disease, improve mood, energy and creativity. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389 Group Fitness – Body Sculpting On March 18, I participated in a Body Sculpting class at Pantera Fitness.
Gersham Tennant, the instructor of the body sculpting class led the group through a series of upper body exercises, leg exercises, abs exercises and a concluding stretch all in a single hour session. The body sculpting class at Pantera Fitness was truly a great workout experience in a group fitness setting. The group fitness setting allowed me to work to my maximum potential from the combined intensity not just from the instructor, but from the other participants as well. Working out in a group has numerous benefits. In addition to the health benefits alike those of other forms of activity, group fitness increases motivation and consistency of the participant while instructors display a variety of different exercises and fixing participants’ form. Unlike personal fitness, group fitness classes are often composed of several dedicated and frequent participants, headed by a passionate, enthusiastic and encouraging instructor. Both the participants and the instructor contribute to a more intense atmosphere, allowing all members to perform at a higher level. Enjoyable group fitness classes like Pantera Fitness’ body sculpting class provide multiple sessions each week, allowing people to continue to attend the classes on a consistent basis. Group fitness also has the benefit of being an “active” form of exercise in contrast to simply more “passive” types of exercise, such as working out independently, or going for a jog. For those who seemingly have trouble committing to regular activity, it is often tough to regularly motivate oneself to walking out the door and going to the gym. Group fitness can increase commitment for all participants. The leader of group fitness classes are often well-experienced, and are able to help others correct their form to prevent injury while increasing their workout performance, allowing participants to work at their maximum ability. Often times, working out
independently can allow some to cheat themselves by avoiding specific muscle groups or exercises they do not enjoy. Group fitness, on the other hand, prevents such a situation. Group fitness classes often capture a wide variety of exercises, insuring participants can work every muscle group. Working out in a group, such as the body sculpting class at Pantera Fitness is a fantastic way to stay motivated and consistent while improving form and variety of exercises.