It’s not just obesity that is driving the youth towards gyms and health clubs. Fitness is the new buzz word. A well-chiselled body with shapely abs is a trend and youngsters are ready to sweat out profusely and spend almost any amount on their physique. And with gymnasiums conveniently stationed at Malls in Delhi, the accessory stores are the obvious destinations on the way.
However, amid a cartload of options of equipment and paraphernalia, it is essential to know which ones you really need, if any at all. Weight lifting belt is one such accessory, which is usually used incorrectly or unnecessarily, says a Delhi Gym trainer.
It is one of the most commonly used gym accessory, though, hardly 2% of the people using it actually need one. Most men wear it all through the work-out, or even if for weights, they are usually not required. Essentially, these are meant for very heavy weight training—often meaning heavy sets of squats and deadlifts. Someone on heavy weight training can damage the core, hence the protective support gear. However, using it for biceps curls and bar lifts is completely unnecessary.
Also, for starters, it’s not just unnecessary but ill-advised to use it as it prevents strength build-up in the middle section. The use is only advised when you have climbed up the ladder on your weight lifting program and really feel one is necessary either for providing the extra support to your back or the intra-abdominal pressure that increases the lifting capacity slightly.
Well. There’s a lot more to be said in context to the same, but have saved it aside for the next post…till then stay hooked to the space ….
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