3 fitness mistakes should avoid

3 fitness mistakes should avoid

Not regularly changing your fitness regime
Getting stuck in a training rut is probably the most common training error of all, but if you fail to increase either the length or intensity of your runs, or the weight or number of weight-lifting repetitions that you do, the improvements will plateau out. In fact, one study found that in beginners, aerobic fitness began to plateau in as little as three weeks when the training load was not increased.

Not refueling correctly
Exercise burns lots of calories, and you need to ensure your glycogen stores are replenished post-workout. But given that many of us take up exercise to shed excess fat and don’t work out daily, there isn’t a pressing need to scoff down two energy bars and a gallon of energy drink after your gym session! In fact, many people consume more calories in the half hour following their workout than they burned during it.

Not paying attention to pain and niggles
Pain is your body’s way of saying that something is wrong, so ignore it at your peril. Injuries don’t go away when you ignore them – they simply get worse! Equally, keep an eye on any niggles – and if necessary take a day or two off, and perhaps have a sports massage. In the long run, respecting your body will enable you to get and stay fitter and healthier.