10 Common Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Workout

10 Common Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Workout
By PositiveMed team
Edited By Stephanie Dawson
Reviewed By Nima Shei MD.

If you are working out daily, sweating it out at the gym, but the results you want elude you, there must be something wrong. There are certain basic guidelines to exercise, if not followed they can lead to your hard work and sweat going down the drain. Below is a list of common mistakes people make that sabotage their workout:

1. Not warming up
Not completing a proper warm-up before working out is one of the most common mistakes people make. We often ignore warm-up sessions which leads to lack of effectiveness of our workout. Experts state working out without a proper warm-up can lead to muscle tears which are painful and slow to heal. Lack of warm-up also prevents elasticity which is important for proper body movements.

2. Drinking too much or little water during workout
Most people drink a lot of water during a workout or none at all. Sipping the appropriate amount of water is essential as it maintains the balance of nutrients in the body and protects us from dehydration from sweat. Drinking too much water will make you feel full and over-hydration makes it difficult to exercise.

3. Working out alone
Research shows sometimes people think they know enough about themselves and their bodies to exercise without help or advice. A personal trainer has studied this at great length and is well able to help you develop a personal plan that works for you. Sometimes their services are provided by the gym as a free service, other times there is a nominal fee, consider one or two sessions at least.

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