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Order of Operations/Exercises

Remember order of operation from math class. Do you divide, multiply, add or subtract first? There were reason and rules as towhy one came before the other. This same concept should be taken when writing an exercise program. Certain exercises should come before others in order to prep the body for success. Obviously it will all depend on the clients end goals. Too often I'm seeing trainers just putting a ton of random exercises together with no rhyme or reason. This could be the same reason many of the athletes or people they train are getting injured. Your using the Wrong order of operations to solve your fitness equations.  
   Let's be honest about fitness, anyone can make a person sweat and feel drained from a workout. This does not mean the workout was effective. For example, if you superset 100 jumping jacks after every exercise you do tomorrow, I can bet you will be sweating and feel dead after your workout. (I bet some people are actually going to try this) Do you think this would be a smart workout to give an athlete the day before tryouts? Do you think this is a smart workout to give a female client who wears heels all day at work? I hope you say no to these question.  I'm not saying workouts should not be creative and tough. I'm simply saying there needs to be a order to follow to ensure that your clients get a good, safe and effective workout. 
     My advice to you is to look at your workout program. Check your Order of operations, and make sure it makes sense and that there is a purpose for the exercise you choose. 

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