Many people get the feeling that when they go to the gym, they are going to get improved health, better strength and other related aspects of their body.
However, despite their efforts, most people make mistakes which interfere with their operation at the gym.
Exercising without doing Warm-Up and Cool Down
The first mistake would be not to adequately stretch before workouts or afterwards.
The consequence of a warm-up absence consists in a higher chance of getting injured and worsened performance due to the unprepared muscles.
Something as simple as 5 minutes on the treadmill and 5 minutes of dynamic warm up can hugely improve your callisthenics performance.
Secondly, cooling down is beneficial in that helps to reduce the speed of your heartbeat and may benefit in the process of muscle healing as well.
Both can be integrated and this will result in improved overall performance besides greatly reducing the risk of getting an injury.
Poor Form and Technique
While trying to go through more and heavier workouts, many people sacrifice their posture and moves.
This not only reduces the benefit acquired from the exercise, but also enhances the tendencies of incurring an injury.
Technique is very important if one wants to reach the right muscle group and avoid injuries. It is wise to consult a trainer to observe your carrying capacity or place mirrors to keep an eye on your back, and never skimp on the number of sets in preference of the intensity of workouts.
Not Having a Plan
Strolling around the factory without a goal, or performing series of exercises without any prescription in mind will not help you.
Failure to set a plan or goal robs everyone of a logical way of benefiting from progressive overload and or balanced training.
Do not rush and spend several minutes finding the best workout regimen for your personal training goals – if your goal is to gain muscles, improve stamina, or lose some weight.
Training to Failure and Short Recovery Period
Unfortunately the concept of over-training has become very familiar to most gym goers who think that more is always best.
But if this is done consecutively, it leads to fatigue, muscle burnout and even injuries and if one is preparing for a marathon, frequent training is good but spacing the session appropriately is even better.
You should also maintain your body’s ability to rebuild, which will require rest and taking rest days.
Also, switch between the workouts you perform to avoid straining some parts of your body and to help you stay focused on your training.
Always remember fitness doesn’t only mean getting as fit as you can and becoming thin; fitness is a process so make a safe one.
