You must have noticed that gyms are more and more fulfilled these days, are not they?
If you have not noticed, the next time you go to the gym, look around. I’m sure you’ll soon realize that most fitness and cardio machines are already taken.
So how come people suddenly go to the gym more often?
The answer is simple: sunny days are coming.
It’s almost summer, and with it comes the sun, the holidays and the beach.
Everyone is already starting to get ready to carve a dream body and a beautiful silhouette.
That may be your case too, right?
Maybe you too have decided to take things in hand and go to the gym more often before the sunny days come.
You are quite right! The winter was long enough. Many of us have given up good habits and forgotten to take care of their bodies.
So, there’s no doubt that going to the gym is a great decision.
Why?
Because we all need to do physical exercises.
You will agree with me that exercises are good for both your body and your mind, especially after a long and stressful day. But many people often make mistakes during their exercises and workouts that stand in the way of being healthy.
Did you know that doing exercises in a wrong way is even worse than doing nothing at all?
Maybe you go to the gym regularly and don’t get the desired results.
In this article, I collected the 9 most common workout mistakes that you probably make to the gym and that you should avoid.
Workout Mistake 1 : You do daily workouts
Many people often mistakenly think that the more they do it, the better. So, they go to the gym every day, from Monday to Friday. And sometimes even on Sunday.
Regular workouts and eating healthy food are your way to a great body. But regular doesn’t mean you need to do it every day. If you work out every day you will feel exhausted and your muscles won’t have time to recover.
By going to the gym very often you risk getting results contrary to those you hoped for.
The reason being that daily workouts lead to the increase of cortisol in your body. This hormone may cause your weight to increase so that all of your effort will be for nothing.
You can avoid this by taking some simple precautions. For example, take breaks between training sessions, get enough sleep and eat well.
Your body and all your muscles feel the same tiredness as you. So think about giving them some rest.
Workout Mistake 2 : You don’t have a fitness trainer
No matter what your physical condition and level, you need someone you can work with. Someone you trust and who can freely yell at you and push you to go beyond your limits.
Someone who also knows how to calm you down when you go too far. This person is simply a fitness trainer.
Many people think that they can do everything alone. They think they do not need anyone.
Wrong!
If you are one of such people, don’t be cheap and hire a trainer.
A professional fitness trainer won’t let you stop when you want to. Trainers are usually great motivators. They know the human body perfectly. They know how our metabolism works.
If you work with them, they can develop a training program that fits your needs and your physical capacity.
A professional trainer can make sure you do all exercises correctly and don’t harm yourself accidentally.
If until now you had not thought of hiring a fitness trainer, now you have no more excuses. Just do it!
Workout Mistake 3 : You overdo cardio workouts
When it comes to gym, it’s all about balance.Too much is not good. too little is not good either.
We must know how to find the right balance.
When it comes to cardio workouts, you need to learn to keep the balance. On the one hand, don’t exhaust yourself.
Overdoing cardio can have a negative effect on your cardiovascular system. We are pretty sure that the last thing you want from your workouts is heart problems.
On the other hand, not doing enough means exercising in vain. Of course, it’s different for everyone, but the average duration of a cardio training should be between 30 minutes et 45 minutes.
As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that you start small and gradually build your way up. This way you will know your limits and keep your heart safe.
By the way, always think about seeing your doctor or a professional, okay? This article is just here to give you some tips, not to do your checkup.
Workout Mistake 4 : You don’t stretch after a workout
Some people are always in hurry. Right after their gym session, they are already moving on. Others follow with other activities as physical as the previous one.
They do not take the time to let their muscles breathe a little. They do not do stretching.
If that’s your case, calm down!
Don’t forget to take a few minutes to stretch after a workout. It will reduce the pain in the muscles and make your recovery much faster. Also, when running, don’t stop immediately. Slow down gradually and walk a little in the end.
Don’t forget about this and leave some energy for it.
Do we agree?
Workout Mistake 5 : You don’t sleep enough
Bad! Very bad!
As I told you earlier, always remember that your body and your muscles feel the same tiredness as you.
But if you spend too much time in the gym and you do not give your body time to rest, it’s all your system that you are damaging.
That’s why you need to sleep…
Not sleeping enough means lower physical performance and slower recovery. And when you feel tired, there is no point going to the gym.
Makes sense? Of course yasssss !
In such a bad mood, you will be cheating yourself, doing the exercises just for show.
Workout Mistake 6: You’re on low calorie diet
Generally, low calorie diets are healthy and can slow down the aging of the heart and prevent cardio diseases.
However, they contain very small amounts of fat that your body needs so much during an intensive workout.
To get the necessary fats, proteins and carbohydrates for your body, eat more salmon and avocado.
These products have enough fat, but they are healthy and nondestructive.
Once again do not forget that I am not a specialist. So always think about consulting your doctor for more information, ok? Cool!
Workout Mistake 7: You eat too much
Sorry, but I do not want to hurt anyone here.
It’s just a guess. So, do not get mad!
It is well known that a little exercise does not hurt. But it makes you hungry.
After a good workout, what’s more natural than wanting to eat a good sandwich? Ha, ha, hah…
If you want to keep your weight in check or even decrease it, you must eat right and stay away from empty calories. I am not telling you that you must deprive yourself of food. No, no!
What I mean is that you must have some food discipline. So be careful with what you eat and especially how much you eat.
It is often said that choosing is giving up.
So, ask yourself: what do you prefer?
Do you prefer to feast on tons of sandwiches? Or rather to have a beautiful body? A perfect body?
Workout Mistake 8 : You work out on an empty stomach
We have just seen that eating too much is not good for the gym. But not eating enough, or not eating at all, is not good either. It is even a contraindication to play sports on an empty stomach.
If you come to the gym hungry, there is a great chance you won’t be able to finish the workout because of tiredness and feeling unwell.
If you don’t want to lose consciousness, this is not a joke. It’s real. In the gym, eat two hours before exercising. Two hours is enough for the body to digest the food to the point when you are already not feeling sleepy and not hungry yet.
Once again do not forget, it’s just a question of balance!
Workout Mistake 9 : You use a scale (Too often?)
If you’re one of those people who are really obsessed with their body and their physique, then you probably spend your time looking at your scale.
If that’s your case, let me ask you the following question: Do you feel discouraged every time you step on a scale?
Well you shouldn’t.
You can comfort yourself with this thought: Muscles weigh more than fat.
So, maybe the fat you wanted to burn turned into muscles.
Seriously speaking, to get accurate measurements, you need to use special devices that can tell you how much fat there is on your body.
So, if every time you finish your physical exercises you rush on your scale, it’s time for it to change. Trust yourself and accept yourself as you are. The change you expect will eventually come sooner or later. Having a dream body is good.
But being in good health morally, physically and mentally is even better.
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