Family Training - Part I

For whom are you a trainer?

I am a trainer for my son.

He is at the prime beginnings of motor development, motor control, and refine motor skills. He cannot lift weights or run. But, he can stretch, rotate, and lift limbs. His head plays the most vital role in all of his movements with neck control as another integral characteristic (by the way, do you exercise your neck? You should.)

More aptly, who do you train besides yourself? The question is out on which time of year boasts the most frequent time to meet people. Fall seems like a great time of year with summer and the holiday seasons as close rivals to meet and to interact with plenty of people. The race season kicks into gear with half-marathons, the NY Marathon, duathlons, and even convenient bicycling weather. So, who are you bringing along for the training, play, leisure, pleasure, and experience?

Sometimes, it is difficult to find a workout partner; but here are some pointers if you are an avid exerciser:

1) Get in your workout. Replenish yourself. Then, workout out again with someone who does not ordinarily exercise or who exercises less than you do. Remember: do not push the less experienced person to your level. Also, do not over exert yourself in your workout while getting in two workouts. Allow at least six hours between workouts if you choose to have multiple ones in the same day.

2) Go out to eat afterwards.

3) If a male is working out with another male, chilling during bro-time in the man-cave is a good way to cool down. If a female is working out with another female, shopping is good gal-time after a workout. For males or females who workout with the opposite gender, don't get creepy. Check up on your workout partner to make sure his or her muscles are feeling OK. Genuine times breed genuine conversations.

4) Have fun, laugh, follow-up. When you take on exercising, you become a leader among yourself, in your family, in your community, at work, etc.

Purpose and Development,
Derek

Derek Arledge, CSCS         TEEM Performance Training         www.teempt.com