Make Your Workout Work!
Lots of attention has been paid to common workout mistakes such as overdoing it too quickly, not warming up/stretching, etc., but little has been done in terms of offering concrete solutions to help your workout work better for you.
Here are some of the more common workout mistakes along with the corrective action you can take to improve your workout:
- Making all kinds of excuses – excuses for being overweight, excuses for not having time to workout, excuses for eating fast food. Seems as though any excuse will do!
Solution: Take responsibility for who you are and what you are/are not doing and make an effort to change.
- You mimic the workout routines of the Hollywood celebs, expecting the same results.
Solution: You may not have their genetics, or access to their trainers, chefs, etc. Pick something you like to do and stick with it!
- You find a routine you like so you stick with it – every day, ad infinitum.
Solution: It’s a good idea to mix it up a bit. You can’t just do cardio – mix in some weight training as well. The same routine tends to get boring fast, and you probably won’t stick with it.
- You have no clear idea of what you want to accomplish and you wander from machine to machine in the local gym with no plan.
Solution: Make a plan and work it. Decide what your fitness goals are and get a trainer at the gym to spend some time showing you what you need to do to achieve your goals. Document your progress in a fitness journal.
- You fail to eat for several hours after your workout.
Solution: Eat a combination of carbs and protein soon after you exercise to take advantage of your post-workout metabolism boost.
These are just a few of the most common mistakes we see people make when starting a workout routine. If you’re committed to beginning or maintaining a workout regime and have questions, bring them along with you on your next visit. We’re always delighted to supply direction and encouragement.
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