Based on
the market research results of the American Council on Exercise,
review the 10 most common fitness fatalities to avoid:
Insufficient stretching
Regardless of whether you plan to take a brisk
walk or swim 10 miles, stretching is a critical aspect of exercise.
Two to three minutes of stretching is necessary to help lengthen
the connective tissue which surrounds the muscle fibers of each
muscle group. Moreover, stretching will help maintain mobility
so the body has an improved ability to perform each movement
during fitness training. Most importantly, stretching is essential
to prevent injuries.
Lifting in excess
Muscles do not develop overnight. It takes
more than a couple of work-outs to grow active muscles. Lifting
excessive weights can lead to injuries. Using the appropriate
amounts of weight is just as important as the form the exercises
are executed.
Poor Posture
When the body maintains inappropriate posture
during physical activity, it defeats the purpose of exercise.
As a result, all muscles are not properly used which allows
for injuries. Additionally, when exercises are executed in a
slumped position, the body is easily fatigued.
Over-exertion
A common mistake amongst fitness enthusiasts
transpires when a couple days of exercise have been missed.
People have a tendency of overcompensating in an effort to make
up for the missed work-outs. To avoid the fatality, resume a
fitness regimen gradually and moderately during each subsequent
training session.
Dehydration
Another fatality exercisers make is failure
to keep the body hydrated. Many people associate not drinking
water as a way of proving their athletic endurance. When the
body is deprived of fluids, it impacts the physical performance
and can lead to dehydration. Eight – 8 ounces of water are needed
daily. During exercise, water should be ingested every 20 minutes.
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