Common Fitness Mistakes

Common Fitness Mistakes

A great way to shed those extra pounds, a new fitness
program gets you fit and trim. But right at the start, you
need to it the right way, so you don't get laid up before
you barely started.

Before starting

If you haven't exercised in a while, you need to go to your
doctor to see if there are any health concerns that may
hinder the program that you are considering.  Get a clean
bill of health and the blessing of your family doctor with a
well-rounded physical.

Ease into your routine

Going to your doctor at first will help you to determine
what pace you can start off at.  Many new exercisers try to
do too much because they think that they can get better
results (and faster results) by doing it that way.

If you are just starting out or are working out after a
long time, start with a few minutes a day. A good plan is to
walk for a while, stop when you are feeling tired and then
go out the next day and walk a little further. Don't be
disheartened if you can only manage five minutes in the
beginning; it's more than what you have been doing.

You shouldn't try and do much too soon because you can end
up injuring yourself, put yourself flat on your back with no
exercise again. Easing into a fitness routine allows your
body to adapt to your new routine, making it easier for you
to carry out your daily fitness program consistently.

Stretch before you start

Before starting any exercise program, you should warm up for
a couple of minutes by doing some simple exercises like
jumping jacks or taking a short walk. This should be
followed by a series of stretching exercises. Warm ups
prevent injuries and achy muscles.

Doing different things and Doing things differently

Draw up a weekly plan that includes several different
exercise programs. In this way, you won't get bored and
your body will get a better work out.

Find a few activities that you enjoy doing on your own, or
find a class that you might enjoy to spice things up.

Exercise is doing it together

Getting someone in your fitness routine makes it easier and
more fun to follow it. You will make that extra effort to be
there, when you know someone is counting on you too.

It can be a friend or your spouse or anyone that is at the
same fitness level as you and ready to make changes to
improve their health as well.


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