KIM Kardashian’s gruelling workout regime could be dangerously too intense, a sports coach has warned.
The sculpted star says she exercises for two hours every day up to six days a week.
Instagram/Kim KardashianKim Kardashian during one of the intense gym sessions[/caption]
InstagramThe reality star flashes her abs with her personal trainer Senada Greca[/caption]
Mostly, this consists of lifting weights in her home gym with her personal trainer Senada Greca.
And while Kim, 42, looks phenomenal – she might not feel it.
Michael Wanner, an athlete and fitness instructor from Haltom City in Texas, US, said her schedule could have risky consequences.
“For many of us, doing two hours of exercise five to six days a week is completely unrealistic to fit around a nine-to-five job as well as other commitments,” he said.
“But as well as being time-consuming, it is recommended to leave at least 48 hours between workouts to let the muscles rest and recover.”
Here, Michael explains the four main issues with not leaving enough time between sessions.
1. Risk of injury
While squeezing in some physical activity whenever you can might sound like a good idea, doing it too often increases your chances of getting hurt.
“Overuse injuries are common when people don’t allow themselves time to recover between workouts,” Michael said.
“When you continually stress your muscles without allowing them to recover, it can lead to strains, sprains, and other types of injuries.
“Additionally, your form and technique may suffer as fatigue sets in, further increasing the risk of accidents.”
2. Lower energy levels
Another unfortunate side effect of moving your body too much, too often, is that you’ll see a major drop in your energy levels.
Michael said: “If you are continually pushing yourself, your body will not be able to replenish energy levels, regulate hormone levels, and repair tissue damage.
“This may also result in a lack of motivation to exercise in the first place and can even lead to a lack of motivation in other daily activities.
“Making time for rest will allow you to give your all to your next workout.”
3. Decreased performance
It is also common to see your performance decrease over time, Michael said.
“After we’ve finished exercising, resting our muscles gives them time to repair and recover,” he added.
“If we do not allow that resting time, our muscles will fatigue easier and become weaker as a result.”
So Kim may actually find she isn’t able to lift a weight as heavy as she could last month, or do as many reps.
4. Slow progress
And with lower energy and decreased performance inevitably comes a lack of progress.
Michael said: “Recovery is a crucial part of the adaptation process.
“When you work out, you create micro-tears in your muscles, and during the recovery phase, these tears are repaired and strengthened, leading to muscle growth and improved fitness.
“Without adequate recovery time, this process is interrupted, and you may experience a plateau or decline in your progress over time.”
The fitness guru, who specialises in Pickleball, which is like a cross between ping pong and tennis, added: “I’m not suggesting that Kim’s trainer is doing anything hugely dangerous to her client, but for the average person, her routine is likely to take a huge toll on their body, especially if they don’t have the right coaching, nutrition and knowledge behind them.
“I’d suggest that the average gym-goer leave the appropriate amount of rest time between sessions for their muscles to recover.”
What does Kim Kardashian do in the gym?
KIM Kardashian previously revealed she spends two hours in the gym every day up to six days a week.
Usually, she is being trained by Senada Greca – a fitness instructor and social media star known for her rock-hard abs.
After three months, Kim said: “My goal was to gain muscle and be strong and I see such a difference already.
“I’m proud of our commitment together.”
Seanda added: “Kim is the hardest working woman in the room.
“It’s my honour to be training with her and to see the person that she truly is: hardworking, dedicated, consistent and caring.
“She puts in the work for two hours and never complains, even when I push her past what she would think are her limits.”
Kim claimed squats were her least favourite exercise, but that she has “to push through it”.
She also posted several videos of her doing a move called the “loaded good morning” where she stands with her legs slightly bent, holding a 15kg bar on her shoulders.
From there, she performs chest bends while keeping her back straight.
Kim is also a fan of using resistance bands while doing hip thrusts and loaded lunges with a 6kg dumbbell.
Source: Instagram
Instagram/Kim KardashianKim says she exercises up to six days week[/caption]
Instagram/Kim KardashianHer normal sessions last around two hours[/caption]
While Kim, 42, looks phenomenal – she might not feel it, a sports coach saysInstagram / Kim Kardashian
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