4 Mistakes That Cause Your Fitness Goals to Fizzle
What do you want to accomplish at the gym? Improve your appearance, lose weight, tone up or maybe just feel better? Find out what’s standing in your way, then make your goals a reality.
Next time you hit the gym, avoid these common mistakes.
Mistake #1: You Don’t Have a Plan
You’re at the gym, but now what do you do? Lift weights, run cardio — but how does this lead to the results you want? If your scheduled workouts and diet are sporadic, your results will be too. Follow a training and nutrition plan and balance your workout between cardio and strength — then you’ll be on track.
Mistake #2: You Do 10 Times More Cardio than Strength Training
No matter what your goals are, excessive cardio may be hindering your progress. Cardio alone won’t give you the muscle tone you desire. Incorporate a circuit-training program that builds muscle while burning fat. This results in a fast-paced workout and elevated heart rate for stronger, leaner muscle mass.
Mistake #3: Your Nutrition Isn’t Hitting the Mark
Nutrition is the most important part of your fitness plan. The first step to success is going to the grocery store and planning your meals. Find ideas on LifeWorks, our online fitness resource. By beginning and ending your workouts with healthy food choices, you’ll have more energy, be more productive and recover faster.
Mistake #4: Packing on the Weight*
The guy next to you is curling 55-pound dumbbells while you’re holding 35-pounders. You think, “If he can lift those, I can go heavier.” Unfortunately, this could lead to injury and actually stall your progress. Perfect your form with the weight you’re comfort at and increase at your own pace.
There’s not a one-size-fits-all solution for hitting your goals. Remember, stick to a plan, make nutrition number one and add variety to your workouts — and you’ll see results in no time.
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*Information cited from bodybuilding.com
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