Most people that keep-fit, don’t realise that there are 4 muscles in a muscle group: Agonist, Antagonist, Synergist and Fixator. The Agonist is the main muscle being used; the Antagonist is the muscle opposite the Agonist; while the Synergist and Fixator are the 2 smaller muscles, that are activated when the Agonist and Antagonist require stabilising. The Synergist and Fixator are often neglected, because most people use the fixed weights machines in gyms, which immediately render the Synergist and Fixator obsolete. To enlist all 4 of the muscles and maximise your workout, it is best to use free weights, stability balls and medicine balls. While the fitness Instructors employed in gyms have a basic knowledge of training programmes, to ensure that you train correctly and safely, maintaining good posture and using the correct technique, you should enlist the help of a Personal Trainer.
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