COVERT15
So. We figured the best place to start would be at the very start of every day. And this is where number 1 comes in.
1. Always make your bed. By making you bed, you have already started your day with a little success, some self-discipline and set yourself up for a better day. AND if all else fails, you will have a nice, neat bed to come home to and remind yourself that there is always tomorrow.
2. Don’t laugh at others. Guide them. Now this isn’t to say you actually laugh at others or get laughed at. But it is a crossing thought or fear when you are new to something. And this can mean any walk of life, not just in a gym or fitness club or sport. We have all felt the fear of failure and anxiety and what people will think of us when joining a gym, new club or entering a new environment. We shouldn’t have to, but it’s human nature. NOW imagine if we replaced that fear, with excitement for improvement and what people are going to teach us. The thought itself is exciting. And for those more advanced, we have all seen incorrect technique, poor form or identified an on the spot improvement that we could give to someone. Going that one further is to actually give people that advice in a kind and approachable manner, instead of thinking what are they doing? Remember, we all have all been there at some point and kindness is contagious.
3. Share your knowledge and experience. This feels like the perfect follow on from guiding people and helping them achieve their best... Because how do we guide someone?... Through our own knowledge and experience! So take that thought and use what you have gained and understand throughout your own journey to aid others in their journey AND if you don’t know yourself, you always have the ability to ask others to further your own understanding. Is there anything better than learning and improving yourself, while teaching others. It can only be a win win situation!
4. Always put the weights back. Firstly, this is just good gym etiquette. But is will also help set the tone for other aspects of your life, showing self-discipline, organisation and consideration. It also sets the precedent for others to follow, leading by example. If everyone took a little extra time to tidy up after themselves, the gym environment would be a more pleasant and lot less frustrating place to train in. Plus, your only cheating yourself by not completing your last rep...!
]]>For as long as I can remember, music has always been a part of the fitness industry. Some of my worst gym sessions were a direct result of forgetting my headphones, meaning I had to endure the terrible music that the gym had kept on loop since the day before…a playlist made up of Adele and Michael Bublé (nothing against those artist’s, they just don’t make me want to lift any heavier).
Enter 2010! Music companies started to create workout specific albums consisting of upbeat tunes to keep you motivated during your gym sessions.
The fitness industry has blown up massively since then alongside technology that gives you the ability to create and tailor your own playlists through music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music.
‘Ministry Of Sound’ have taken this one step further by recently opening their own workout studio, labeling it as a ‘Fitness nightclub’. A place where you can lose yourself in the music and get stronger mentally and physically at the same time.
Gym Box in London has also changed their way of training by incorporating live DJ’s, rave style spin classes, glow sticks and neon lights into their gyms. This means you can let loose and release endorphins, all whilst building muscle and burning body fat. The use of upbeat music is already proven to boost motivation in the gym, so combining this with a live DJ, through a continuous mix, will improve your workout ten-fold! Some of the added benefits are; lifting heavier, burning more calories, strengthening your workout, giving you more focus and drive as well as putting you in a feel good mood! This list is not exhaustive but you can see why having a live workout DJ is becoming increasingly popular.
Now where do I fit into this? I’ve always had an ear for music, I’m always the mate who is passed the aux lead and the car DJ on long journeys. I began DJing a couple of years ago and soon found my niche. The Gym DJ. After finding out a new gym, local to me, were incorporating a DJ booth into the gym, I thought this would be the ideal place to start my new venture. 6 months in and a weekly slot, I’m now the resident DJ at Optimus Gym. Every Monday without fail, members are in the gym, no headphones and training harder and longer than ever before, resulting in more calories burnt and more muscle built!
Everyone knows that frustrating feeling when all the tunes you’ve queued run out mid workout or the playlist you selected is only half filled with bangers. I’ve created a combination of workout mixes lasting from 30 minutes to 1 hour, made up of tunes that are guaranteed to keep you pumped for your ENTIRE gym session!!
Check out my Instagram/Soundcloud links below for new/free workout mixes, gym motivation and dates/times of where I’ll be DJ’ing next.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegymdj/
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/mark-attwell
Also keep your eyes peeled for more Collab’s with The gym movement...exciting things to come!!
Now lets workout!!
The Gym DJ.
]]>