Endless equipment plus unfamiliar movements can be a formula for successandhilariously epic fails.
As they’ve learned, you win some, you lose some.
Spoiler alert: I cannot.
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Don’t try this at home, people.
Here are nine trainer’s biggest workout blundersand how to avoid them yourself.
You knowjust a big show-off.
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Well, after about five rounds, I tripped over a step and fell flat on my face.
Everyone around came up to me and asked if I was okay.
It was so embarrassing!
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And like my name, Kit: Keep.
She had to sneak out holding it together!"
Oh, and those burpees?
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Workout clothes only, apparently!
Do a quick check before you get started.
Girl can sprint, but walking, now that’s a challenge!
Needless to say, he was gracious, but he definitely had a good laugh."
Rebecca Kennedy,Barry’s Bootcampmaster trainer, Nike trainer, and creator ofA.C.C.E.S.S.
Lesson learned:You know that jelly-legs feeling after an insane treadmill sprint?
Since were up so early, sometimes we get dressed in the dark.
I trained about eight people before my 6 P.M. client commented on my hipster workout clothing.
I asked what she meant and she said, well, your seams are on the outside.
I looked down and started cracking up.
Normally, not a big deal…but my ringtone is R. Kelly’sBump N' Grind!"
I once had my phone ring in the middle of reformer Pilatesand my ringtone wasMMMBop.
You don’t make that mistake twice.
In compensating for trying to get my vertical on, I use a giant arm swing to get momentum.
Well, apparently I forgot about my other appendages.
I jammed my right ring finger right into the box as I jumped and BAMfracture.
Learn from my spaciness and jump like you’re wearing mittens!"
Since then, I’ve decided to adjust my ball mounting methods a bit.
I lift up into my plank and then adjust away from the wall or mirror as needed.
No more rolling off the ball for me!"
This happened a few years ago at the Nikes Master Trainers summit in Portland.
My friend and I were standing in the middle, and there were two guys holding the ends.
That rope is so thick, its like 40 pounds, and it hit me in the shins.
Quotes have been edited for clarity.
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