4 Workout Mistakes that Kill Results
Have you ever wondered why you workout so hard and yet see no good results? When it comes to achieving our fitness goals, there are a number of factors that may impede good results. Often, we pay close attention to working out hard, engaging in different workouts but fail to pay attention to possible workout mistakes that lead us nowhere.
Workout mistakes can actually prevent you from getting the results you want. Curious to know more? Let’s take a closer look at some common workout mistakes that can kill results!
Exercising while parched
A big mistake people make while exercising is neglecting to drink enough water and in most cases, they continue to exercise even while thirsty. Research shows that virtually every cell in the body is made of up of water. Thus, the cells cannot function properly without water during exercises. The downside of exercising while parched is that you will fatigue faster and your workouts will feel tougher than it should be.
Numerous studies have pointed out the benefit of staying hydrated while exercising. Water and staying hydrated is vital to our health, especially during exercise and physical activity.
You dislike your workout
Hate is directly connected with not having peace of mind. If you are striving to achieve a goal and you are just not enjoying it, this can be very tough and can cause you to fail or under-achieve. To achieve the best results, focus on what you enjoy and include these in your workout. If your mind is happy, you are more likely to succeed!
Skipping weight training
To achieve the best results, you should try to incorporate weight training into your workout. Apart from boosting metabolism, strength training helps reduce calories. A study by the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine revealed that those who combine aerobic and resistance training consume fewer calories a day than those who do only cardio. Therefore, strength training is very important and should be not skipped.
Reading on the treadmill
Unbeknown to some people, reading while exercising can very distracting and can cause the intensity of your workout to be lower than you are aiming for. Instead, you could consider listening to music. Researchers at Brunel University London found that runners who listen to music (motivational rock and pop music) exercise up to 15% longer and usually feel better doing it. However, if flipping through the pages of magazine keeps you motivated to workout make sure you stay focused on your exercise too!
By avoiding the above mistakes, target goals can be reached. Together with a positive frame of mind, working out regularly and following a correct meal plan, you will more likely see the results you wish to attain.
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