You go to the gym to shape up and stay healthy, but your club may be undermining your efforts by sending you down the road to serious harm. Check for these five signs to make certain you're getting the best (and safest!) workout possible while trying to lose unwanted fat.
Danger: Your Yoga Teacher Speaks Another Language. It's not just frustrating when your yoga instructor uses terms you can't understand, it could actually put you at risk for injury by causing you to perform an exercise incorrectly. Don't be afraid to ask for more specific instructions.
Danger: Your Gym Isn't Clean. Since fungi and bacteria thrive in warm, moist places, wear flip-flops in the locker room, in the shower stalls, and near the pool to avoid athlete's foot, plantar warts, and other infections.
Danger: Your Trainer Isn't Certified. Find out just who is training at your gym: At a minimum, trainers should be certified by a nationally recognized body. Always ask for credentials and references.
Danger: No One Asks About Injuries. The instructor should always ask whether you're new to the activity or have any pain, since you could exacerbate an injury or risk a new one. For a pre-existing condition, the trainer should be able to modify the moves to suit your needs.
Danger: Your Trainer Stops Working Out Too Abruptly. Suddenly stopping a high-intensity activity can leave you lightheaded and dizzy; your teacher should wind things down during the last few minutes of the workout, slow to a jog or walk until you're breathing normally.
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