Exercise Form Quotes

I think the problem people get into is they want to go into the gym and look at other people's workouts, or they want to lift what other people are lifting. I started out really small. I actually did a lot of research, and I learned all about working out. So take gradual steps.

In other fitness pursuits, you may have learned to go through the motions first and perfect your form second. In Pilates, it's the other way around. You learn to control your abs first and then proceed through a series of more progressive movements. At all times, you should feel in control of your body.

People tend to lean on cardio machine handles, and their posture begins to suffer.

I don't necessarily need 400 pounds on my back in the squat rack, and then take a picture of myself and send it out to my Twitter followers, 'Part of the 400 pound club today.'

When I run, I really need to make sure I'm engaging my core and understanding where my power comes from.

It's not weird to look at yourself in the mirror at the gym - that's why they're there! You have to make sure that you're doing things right.

I knew that I had to train with intensity and focus, but I never thought about the weight on the bar.

Most people don't do front squats because they're uncomfortable, and there are easier alternatives, but to really add size to the quads, they're a must.

The most common mistake when women go into the gym is to watch someone else do an exercise and start doing the same one.

For most normal people, deadlifts stretch your hamstrings, but in my case, it tightened them, because I was already very flexible.