Beware of Training on Your Own!?
Hello everyone☀️
I'm Murao, a trainer at BEYOND Urawa and a bulk-build training instructor!
In my time as a trainer, I've often had clients tell me things like:
“I haven't done bench presses since I hurt my shoulder.”
“I had a herniated disc a year ago and haven't trained since.”
I often have clients like this come for trial sessions!!
A common point among these clients is that they have been training on their own.✅
Let's look at the risks of training on your own💪
1. It doesn't hit the target muscle, and 'other areas' end up doing the work
Whether it's YouTube tutorial videos or forms you've seen advanced lifters use at the gym,
even if you try to apply them directly to your own body, everyone's skeletal structure, joint range of motion, and muscle flexibility are completely different.✅
If you imitate them without considering your own body's habits or skeletal structure, the load may shift away from the muscles you want to train (like your chest, back, or glutes) to unrelated areas like your lower back, neck, or front thighs!
As a result, no matter how much time and effort you put in, you end up in a situation where you see no changes in the targeted areas.✅
2. Increased strain on joints and tendons, leading to injury and pain
The scariest thing about training on your own is the misalignment of joint trajectories and skeletal structure!!
When holding weights, if your joints are twisted in unnatural directions or you are moving in ways that ignore your range of motion, the load is placed directly on your joints and tendons rather than your muscles.✅
Especially as you age (including risks like frozen shoulder), you may unknowingly continue to put strain on your body,leading to the ironic situation where you want to train but can't move due to injury.!!
If you don't know the correct way to move your joints, the correct range of motion, and how to select appropriate exercises, it is easy to cause the kind of pain mentioned above.😢
3. The biggest detour: 'Working hard but seeing no results'
A common trait among those who train on their own is using brute force, thinking, “I don't feel it working, so I'll just increase the reps” or “I'll just increase the weight”!!
Even if you put in the volume without understanding the correct way to move your skeleton or the origin and insertion of muscles, you will only accumulate fatigue and your body will not change.✅
The greatest tragedy is falling into a state where you are working hard every day, yet thinking, “I'm trying so hard, so why isn't my body line changing?” and losing confidence, leading to giving up!!
Don't some of you reading this identify with all three of these points??
If you are currently training on your own, it's a good idea to review your form and grasp your current situation!!
If you don't know how to do it, we are always waiting for your inquiries😊
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Q. What do you do at a personal gym?
A. Trainers propose a menu tailored to the client's concerns and provide support to change their body through one-on-one training sessions.
Q. Can I also get diet advice at BEYOND Gym?
A. Yes, for those who wish, we can propose a course that includes dietary guidance. Since diet is also important for changing your body, we will provide specific suggestions on what and how much you should eat.
Q. How many times a week should I go to see results?
A. Even twice a week, if you pursue a scientific approach (quality), you can achieve better results than going five times a week and just going through the motions.
Q. Is it close to the station?
BEYOND Urawa Store
A. Yes. BEYOND Urawa is about a 6-7 minute walk from the West Exit of Urawa Station.
There is also a bus stop nearby, about a 1-minute walk from Saitama Kaikan (bus).
BEYOND Urawa ANNEX Store
A. Yes. It is about a 3-4 minute walk from the West Exit of Urawa Station.
There is also a bus stop nearby, about a 3-minute walk from Saitama Kaikan (bus).
◼︎Store Information
BEYOND Urawa Store (@beyond_urawa)
330-0063
4F BEIS Urawa Building, 3-6-16 Takasago, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
048-714-0390
7-minute walk from Urawa Station West Exit
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BEYOND Urawa ANNEX Store (@beyond_urawaannex)
330-0063
1F Sakuraso Building, 2-9-5 Takasago, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
048-826-5505
5-minute walk from Urawa Station West Exit
Author: Haruki Murao
BEYOND Urawa / Urawa ANNEX Store Trainer
BEYOND Gym 28-Store Training Instructor
BEYOND Trainer School Instructor
Name: Haruki Murao
Has 4 years of experience as a personal trainer, creating and guiding programs tailored to clients' goals (diet, muscle building, etc.).
Also works on body makeup as a competitor, winning the 2024 Best Body Japan Saitama Tournament.
Known for persuasive guidance that leverages practical experience and professional knowledge such as NSCA-CPT.
Currently serves as a training instructor for 17 BEYOND Gym stores and as a trainer school instructor.
[Qualifications]
・NSCA-CPT (NSCA Certified Personal Trainer)
・Diet Certification Level 1
[Awards]
・2024 Best Body Japan Saitama Tournament
Model Division Freshers Class Winner🏆