Mariam Webster defines the word INEFFECTIVE:
not capable of performing efficiently or as expected
I found
this post on Naked Nutrition Network and thought it was definitely worth passing on if you haven't seen it. I'm going to list the 5 he talks about and then add in my own, some being HABITS in the gym that are completely ineffective. You should definitely check out the entire
post.
- Leg Extensions
- Stability Ball Crunches
- Leg and Hip Machines (abductor and adductor machines)
- Biceps curls and triceps extensions
- Elliptical Machines
- The bikes Yes spinning classes are great. But they are on a different kind of bike for one thing. And it really helps to have someone take you through a workout of hills and intervals. The bikes that most gyms have are completely useless and do not get your heart rate up.
- Reading on the treadmill - Why should you waste your time on a treadmill if you're not going to get your heart rate up. I will say that Kath does a lot of studying while on the treadmill or taking a walk. I love THAT. She seems to already have done a good workout but wants to study while moving instead of just sitting still. Makes sense. Just wanted her to know I'm not including her in this.
- Talking - How can you burn fat while you're having a conversation with someone on the next treadmill or weight bench? I don't like to waste my time in the gym. I like to get in and get out. I am the complete opposite of social while in the gym.
- Coming to a class late - This bothers me to no end. I'm probably getting off the subject here but come on people! Even when there's a sign on the door that no one should enter a class after it's already started - but you STILL walk through that door. Stop disrupting the class and get there when everyone else does.
- Teachers that don't say anything to late students - This is just wrong and unsafe. There is a reason why there is a warm up at the beginning of the class. If you miss that you could seriously injure yourself. Teachers should know that and not want to be responsible for someone in their class becoming injured because they let them enter late.
Thanks for letting me rant a little there. I've needed to get that out, even if it was a little off topic.
I've heard about some of the first 5 being ineffective, especially when you're not using your legs or any other muscles to perform the exercises. It was good to have him spell it out. I know I'm going to stop wasting my time in the gym doing these!
What other exercises or habits do you find ineffective for fat loss in the gym?
Mariam Webster defines the word INEFFECTIVE: not capable of performing efficiently or as expected
I found this post on Naked Nutrition Network and thought it was definitely worth passing on if you haven't seen it. I'm going to list the 5 he talks about and then add in my own, some being HABITS in the gym that are completely ineffective. You should definitely check out the entire post.
- Leg Extensions
- Stability Ball Crunches
- Leg and Hip Machines (abductor and adductor machines)
- Biceps curls and triceps extensions
- Elliptical Machines
- The bikes Yes spinning classes are great. But they are on a different kind of bike for one thing. And it really helps to have someone take you through a workout of hills and intervals. The bikes that most gyms have are completely useless and do not get your heart rate up.
- Reading on the treadmill - Why should you waste your time on a treadmill if you're not going to get your heart rate up. I will say that Kath does a lot of studying while on the treadmill or taking a walk. I love THAT. She seems to already have done a good workout but wants to study while moving instead of just sitting still. Makes sense. Just wanted her to know I'm not including her in this.
- Talking - How can you burn fat while you're having a conversation with someone on the next treadmill or weight bench? I don't like to waste my time in the gym. I like to get in and get out. I am the complete opposite of social while in the gym.
- Coming to a class late - This bothers me to no end. I'm probably getting off the subject here but come on people! Even when there's a sign on the door that no one should enter a class after it's already started - but you STILL walk through that door. Stop disrupting the class and get there when everyone else does.
- Teachers that don't say anything to late students - This is just wrong and unsafe. There is a reason why there is a warm up at the beginning of the class. If you miss that you could seriously injure yourself. Teachers should know that and not want to be responsible for someone in their class becoming injured because they let them enter late.
Thanks for letting me rant a little there. I've needed to get that out, even if it was a little off topic.I've heard about some of the first 5 being ineffective, especially when you're not using your legs or any other muscles to perform the exercises. It was good to have him spell it out. I know I'm going to stop wasting my time in the gym doing these!
What other exercises or habits do you find ineffective for fat loss in the gym?