What To Look For In A Weight Training DVD
If you’re looking for some insight on finding a good weight training DVD for you to follow then read on. One of the first things you should consider before even trying to find a DVD program is what it is you want one for.
We promise you, if you are looking at weight training videos as a short cut to reaching your goals you’re probably not going to find this article helpful unless you take this piece of advice; scrap that stupid idea.
At best, short cuts don’t work, have never worked and will never work and at worst, many of them promote products or programs that can actually be damaging to your health.
So, if a short cut is what your looking for our first recommendation is; “change what your looking for”. If you’re committed to doing the work necessary achieve you physical goals however, and are looking for a video program to help take some of the planning off your hands and would like the hands on advice of a trained pro then you’ve taken the first right step. The process of looking within your self is not yet over though.
The next step is determining in your mind what it is you are looking to achieve by following a DVD program.
Determining this will help you to more intelligently find and fit a program to the goals that you’ve set for yourself.
Whether it is fat loss, strength increasing, muscle building, endurance training or whatever, different programs will produce different results so figure this out first.
These next tips are going to be more general but true for all video programs. Once you’ve determined the above details of the training process run the videos and trainers you are considering through some of these simple tests.
First, do they know what they are talking about?
Now, we understand that part of the reason you are choosing a video is because of the help you want from somebody who knows what they are talking about because you yourself might not.
We’re not asking you to become a pro yourself so you can evaluate everything that’s asked of you in light of your own professional knowledge.
What we mean is do they seem knowledgeable in the field in which they are offering advice?
Do they provide you with the “why’s” of what they are asking you to do?
I am convinced that knowledge is a very important key to achieving your goals. Your mind is designed with a desire to know.
Providing your mind with intelligent reasons for why you should do things a certain way will help you to use your intelligent mind to keep you on track and away from pitfalls.
Second, Testimonials.
Are people who’ve had or have the same goals as you achieving them by following the program you are considering? We would say that this is absolutely essential to your evaluation process.
Before and after photos, written or video testimonials and even better first hand word of mouth testimonies are a great way to help you find the program that you are looking for.
Are the trainers or programs recognized by famous people or respected organizations? If the stars are using it (for real that is) then it probably works.
Third, does the video program begin at a level that you are at? It is very easy to see the results of incredibly intense video programs and get all emotionally drawn in to buy when in reality it is at a level that is beyond your current ability.
The opposite of this problem is also very possible as well. Too light of a system for your current ability.
Make sure that the program starts where you are at now and brings you to the place you want to be or at least to a place that is well on the way to the place you want to be.
