Sports Training Poll Shows Elite Athletes Don't Need a Gym for Fitness Training
(PRWEB) September 9, 2007 -- Peak Performance, the research newsletter for elite athletes and coaches, polled 3800 of its members to reveal that 38% of amateur sportsmen and women don't use a gym for their fitness training. Although the number one reason for this was the monthly fee, many respondents stated that instead of going to the gym, they have all they need at home (32%), and many more do all their sports training (http://www.pponline.co.uk) outside (33%).
"Gym membership is expensive, with a high joining fee and steep monthly costs that put off many amateur athletes," said Jonathan Pye, publisher of Peak Performance. "In addition, many athletes told us they do not like the culture of gyms, with the emphasis on vanity and the unfriendliness of the other gym-goers. Because of this, and because of the particular requirements of their sport, a large number of athletes train at home or outside."
Peak Performance is the perfect resource for these people, as it costs far less than a gym membership and provides athletes with all the tools they need to design their own sports training programs -- either using equipment at home or just their own bodies and the great outdoors.
One respondent told Peak Performance: "I enjoy the convenience of training at and in my home. Also, it's amazingly time saving. I'm already here, and I'm not distracted."
Another said, "I don't need to train in the gym as I know how to train myself, being familiar with strength training theory and practice."
Subscribers to Peak Performance learn how to take the latest findings from the world's sports science labs and transfer that to their own sports training and fitness programs.
Visit www.pponline.co.uk to see the full results of the survey and over 1000 sports training articles.
###
Related Articles:
Fitness Equipments For A Full Body Workout
Health is wealth. In today's world, so many people are leading a rather sedentary life and also working at very boring or stressful jobs, and exercise and maintaining body fitness is often pushed to the back burner.
AM Fight Club Launches New Online Fitness Website
Michigan entrepreneurs and fitness experts Kim and Julie Diver have launched a new and innovative website allowing subscribers to stay fit 24/7.
Adventure Boot Camp Comes to Calgary, Fitness Boot Camp Offers Five Tips to Prevent Broken Fitness Resolutions, Avoid Failure and Frustration
Already in 120 cites in North America this Hugely popular fitness workout from California comes to Calgary Alberta. This 3 or 5 day a week program gets you in amazing shape quickly and safely. Taught by a master trainer and lifecoach Allan Fine.
Exercise And Proper Diet: Indispensable Ingredients Of Fitness And Healthy Living
For the past several years, there is hullabaloo on the need to be slim and sexy. Grocery shelves are filled with several food supplements and other products that promise certain health and wellness benefits. Home TV shopping channels also offer everything from slimming tea to herbal soap to 'instant abs' exercise gadgets. Gyms across the country are fast gaining members who are willing to sweat it out just to burn excess calories from mindless munching and eating. There is also an increasing number of vegetarianism and raw food diet converts who vow to trade juicy hamburgers for fresh vegetables and fruits. People who are stressed out dream of luxurious spa treatments, Thai and Swedish massages, and detoxification diets. All of a sudden, th...
Media Advisory: David Leadbetter and UPMC to Demonstrate Golf Fitness Lab Capabilities at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy World Headquarters in Cha
David Leadbetter Enterprises and UPMC will host a press conference this Thursday (October 19, 2006) at 3:00pm to announce and demonstrate the newest addition to the David Leadbetter Golf Academy World Headquarters – The David Leadbetter UPMC Golf Fitness Lab.
Bill Sickert Launches THIRD THURSDAY Financial Fitness Programs in Southern California
Bill Sickert continues educational advancements for individuals interested in wealth building and financial protection programs. MYDOLLARCOACH.COM joins forces with the THIRD THURSDAY Educational seminars that are free of charge to the public by contacting 888-431-5289. The THIRD THURSDAY program is held monthly on the third Thursday of the month. Locations are varied, but the primary site is 7052 Partridge Place, Carlsbad, CA 92011.
Fitness - How to Develop the Attitude
During a catalogue search at my local library, I came
across this title: "Fitness without Exercise - The
Scientifically Proven Strategy for Achieving Maximum Health
with Minimum Effort." This book by Bryant Stamford and
Porter Shimer really misses the point.
Are You Too Old For Golf Fitness Workouts
Many a senior golfer would not resist the temptation to skip golf fitness workouts, using their age as an excuse. And at first glance age would seem to be a genuine excuse to avoid golf fitness workouts.
Met-Rx, Bodybuilding.com, Flex productions present a free, live webcast of the New York City Pro Fitness Championships
Met-Rx, Bodybuilding.com, and Flex productions announced an agreement to provide a free, live webcast of the 2007 IFBB New York City Pro Women's Fitness Championship. The event finals webcast begins at 7 PM EST on Saturday, April 14, 2007, and can be seen live on Bodybuilding.com, Metrx.com, and Flexonline.com.
Top Health Club Total Fitness Encourages New Members to Join Online and Save
Anyone who wants to get that perfect beach body now has an extra incentive - huge savings to be made by signing up at their website. Total Fitness have made it easy for potential members to take advantage of their offer through a four-step application process, which takes the hassle - and the expense - from taking out a gym membership.
Women-Owned Franchise Opportunities Offered by YAS Fitness Centers
Known nationwide for creating the hottest Yoga hybrid in the fitness industry, Los Angeles-based YAS Fitness Centers is targeting women executives who are looking for a life change by owning a business they believe in
Wise Up and Invest in Your Workout Success - Six Top Fitness Faux Pas
Already dedicated exercisers make small but costly mistakes regularly
in their workouts, and one tiny change can have a huge impact on their
results. Time is valuable, and for each precious moment invested you
want to ensure the best possible return.
Six Exercises To Quickly Get The Triceps Of A Fitness Model
Have you ever looked at a person's arms and wished your arms could be cut like that Perfect triceps that have what looks like the perfect imprint of a horseshoe etched into smooth skin
Getting More Out Of Fitness Powders
Abstract ? Many health and fitness enthusiasts advocate the using fitness and protein powders. However according to experts they aren?t right for everyone. Find out if they are right for you and your health and fitness goals.
Fitness Expert "The Health Colonel" Featured on NBC6, South Florida Today
Fitness Expert and Motivational Speaker, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR (ret), is featured live on NBC6"s "South Florida Today on June 25th, 2007, which airs from 10:00 to 11:00 am EST.