| 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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