In the age of social media, workout recordings have become a popular trend. These recordings can be private or for the entire public to see. Some people even live-stream their workouts. People like to show off their routines or themselves in a confident state. Recording workouts can also help you strengthen your weaker areas. There are many benefits to recording workouts, but there are a few things you will need to be aware of before you begin taking part in this trend. Here are the things you need to know before you record your next workout.
Create a Proper Set-Up
Plan out the space that you’re going to film in ahead of time. It’s much easier to record in one place rather than move your phone around and find a new location for each and every workout. Of course, abide by the gym’s recording and space policies before you do any set-up, should you record in a public place. Grab any equipment you might use beforehand, but be sure to be mindful of your space and put things back after you’re done with them. Getting everything ready for a workout routine, especially ones that require multiple steps, needs planning in order for you to move from A to B at a steadier pace.
Mind Your Clothing Choice
If you decide to wear baggy sweatpants and a fluffy sweatshirt, there’s nothing wrong with that in terms of an effective workout. However, it does prevent you from being able to see how your body moves when lifting weights or doing techniques. The bagginess of the clothes makes it harder to see those potential imperfections. In order to do this, opt for activewear that will stick to your body.
Mind Your Privacy
Whether you’re recording in the privacy of your home or in public view like a park, you have to be aware of your surroundings. While it’s important to focus on your workout, you don’t want to be spied upon by others. Your recording can help spot people who are not minding their own business. Also, public posts may result in unsavory comments. It’s important to filter and moderate what you let others say about you, as it can sometimes impact self-esteem or create a toxic environment around you. Even if you’re unbothered by the actions of others, it can create an acceptable pattern for others to do the same to you.
Focus on Workouts That You’ll Learn From
It can seem tempting to go through your whole routine when you record. Ultimately, you can save a lot of time by targeting your weakest exercises. When you do this, you can pinpoint exactly what you’re doing wrong or where you could improve. It’s also important to not stress results or how you look during the workout. While seeing your movement is key to understanding technique, you don’t need to worry about doing the most intense exercise to prove your worth. This can distract you from your overall goals. The most important thing is to be self-reliant on your improvement. Using this as an opportunity to “flex” can also hurt your self-esteem or create a negative stigma that working “harder” is working “smarter”.
Have Fun With It!
So far, we’ve given you a few restrictions and proper methods of making your recordings worth your while. You might feel as though this is serious business. Ultimately, this experience is what you make of it. Use this as an opportunity to express yourself in your own way. While we do recommend that your fun is safe, especially in a public setting, it never hurts to smile, goof around in between breaks, and make your work out your own personal motivator.
With these tips in mind, this will make your recordings a beneficial part of any workout. Who knows? You could become the next fitness influencer! Whether it’s short- or long-term workout content, use this to motivate yourself and others whenever you can
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