The Evolution of Fitness Pt 1

This is my first post under my new blog theme and I want to get off on a good foot. So let jump right in with a topic that perplexes anyone trying to start a new program. The constant changing and of what is considered to be the next best thing in fitness and all the different choices out there. Now I'm not going to come out and tell you that there is a one size fits all answer to this problem but I will say this. The industry has come a loooonnng way in the past 20 years and the new age style of training is much more scientifit and effective then the weight room junky mantality that most think of when they hear the word excercise! But the fact of the matter is that some are much better then others when it comes to real effectivness.

Lets talk about the factors that signify a legit workout program and what how you can find the right one for you!

1. The first and most important thing to look at is what does the program claim? If you are being promises and get ripped in 2 weeks deal then you are deffinitly on the wrong track! We see all over the internet and in magazines these ads with lean and rippled men and women that are saying that you can be that guy if you buy there 5 week dvd program or take this suppliment (this is a topic that I will go into detail with in the future) and it sounds really good right? Well if you were to ask one of those Profesional Fitness Models what they did to look the way that they did in the picture do you really think that their going to say "by taking this suplement or following a DVD in there living room? Hecks no! Their going to tell you about the hours they spent in the gym working there asses off to have that ideal body so that they could score the photo in that magazine! This leads me into the next factor that determins what program you should go for.

2. What is you ultamate goal? Without a deffinate goal in mind you will drift in and out of programs and diets because you can't messure your progress. So what do you want out of the program? Is it to build muscle? Or to loose weight? Or is it simply to have and sense of well being and health? These are important things to consider because your motive will determine what type of training you should be doing. In the next post we will consider the different training styles and what they are most beneficial for.

Until then train hard and enjoy the journey!