11 Cliches Workout Mistakes You Should Avoid

Eleven Rookie Workout Mistakes You Should Avoid 

Going to the gym is great. Workouts are good for both your body and your mind after a stressful day but we often make mistakes during our workouts that stand in the way of being healthy. Did you know that doing exercises in a wrong way is even worse than doing nothing at all? Why do you go to the gym regularly and don't get the desired results?

In this article, we collected the 11 most common workout mistakes that you should avoid. Remember the devil is in the details.

11) Long Cardio Workouts

When it comes to cardio workouts, you need to learn to keep the balance. On the one hand, don't exhaust yourself. Overdoing cardio can have a negative effect on your cardiovascular system. We are pretty sure that the last thing you want from your workouts is heart problems. On the other hand, not doing enough means exercising in vain. Of course, it's different for everyone. But, the average duration of a cardio training should be around 30 minutes. We recommend you start small and gradually build your way up. This way you will know your limits and keep your heart safe.

10) Low-calorie Diet

Generally, low-calorie diets are healthy and can slow down the aging of the heart and prevent cardio diseases. However, they contain very small amounts of fat that your body needs so much during an intensive workout. To get the necessary fats, proteins and carbohydrates for your body, eat more salmon and avocado. These products have enough fat but they are healthy in nondestructive.

9) Not Sleeping Enough

Of course, not sleeping enough means lower physical performance and slower recovery. And when you feel tired, there is no point going to the gym. In such a bad mood, you will be cheating yourself doing the exercises just for show.

8) Sports Drinks with Electrolytes

Drinks with electrolytes can harm your body a lot because they contain a large amount of sugar. This is exactly why they seem to make you feel energetic and refreshed. Drink pure water instead. Many people think drinking water when exercising is wrong but you are not one of them, right? Don't torture yourself by not drinking any water. During a workout your body actively loses a lot of fluids, so be kind, don't deprive yourself of life-sustaining water.

7) Eating More

Yes! Sometimes you may feel like a good workout is a great feat so you deserve a feast. We're not fans at this pun either. If you want to keep your weight in check or even decrease it, you have to eat right and stay away from empty calories. What do you choose? Super tasty hamburgers or a beautiful beach body?

6) Working out on an Empty Stomach

If you come to the gym hungry, there is a great chance you won't be able to finish the workout because of tiredness and feeling unwell. If you don't want to lose consciousness (this is not a joke, it's real) in the gym eat two hours before exercising. 2 hours is enough for the body to digest the food to the point when you are already not feeling sleepy and not hungry yet.

5) Going to the Sauna after a Workout

Like we said before, during an intensive workout you lose a lot of fluids. Because of that, your body pressure rises. So, a hot bath or a sauna can be very dangerous for your heart and blood vessels. If you want to wash off the sweat, take a warm shower instead. It's quicker and less harmful.

4) Using a Scale

Do you feel discouraged every time you step on a scale? Well, you shouldn't! You can comfort yourself with this thought; muscles weigh more than fat so maybe the fat you wanted to burn her into muscles! Seriously speaking, to get accurate measurements you need to use special devices that can tell you how much fat there is on your body.

3) Not Hiring a Fitness Trainer

Some people, if not most, need a Shia LaBeouf in the gym, someone who can yell at them; Just Do It!; if you are one of such people, don't be cheap and hire a trainer. He or she won't let you stop when you want. Trainers are usually great motivators. Besides, their job is to develop a training program that fits your needs and your physical capacity. A professional trainer can make sure you do all exercises correctly and don't harm yourself accidentally.

2) Not Cooling Down

Don't forget to take a few minutes to stretch after a workout, it will reduce the pain in the muscles and make your recovery much faster. Also when running don't stop immediately, slow down gradually and walk a little in the end. Don't forget about this and leave some energy for it.

1) Daily Workout

Regular workouts and eating healthy food are your way to a great body but regularly doesn't mean every day. If you workout every day, you will feel exhausted and your muscles won't have time to recover. Ironically, daily workouts lead to the increase of cortisol in your body. This hormone may cause your weight to increase so that all of your efforts will be for nothing. To avoid this, take breaks between training sessions, get enough sleep and eat well.

Do you know any other workout mistakes that we should avoid in the gym? Share them in the comment section below.