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Health & Fitness

Ten Biggest Fitness Mistakes

Get in shape fast by avoiding these common mistakes.

If you want to get in shape here are some things to avoid:

  • Don't start without a plan. This can slow your progress or even get you hurt.
  • Include stretching after you work out when your warm not before when your cold.
  • Don't do too many sets or exercises. Start slowly and gradually increase your intensity.
  • Push yourself hard enough to get results. Don't baby yourself.
  • They call it progressive resistance for a reason. Vary the routine or you will never make progress. Doing the same thing for more than a month will kill one's momentum.
  • Do complete workouts. Doing cardio alone won't develop fat-burning muscles and doing quad muscles without hamstrings will create back problems. Make sure you're balanced.
  • Be sure to maintain focus. If you move from exercise to exercise you can get done in 30 mins. If you get distracted you can talk for 30 mins.
  • Don't drink too many sports drinks. They contain a high amount of calories and can add unwanted pounds.
  • Be active even when you're not working out. Even if you work out, you still need to increase activity to lose weight. Shoot for 3-5 times per week to do something.
  • Plan a balanced diet for the week on Sunday. Include lean protein and water based carbs. If you plan in advance, you can often eliminate impulse eating.

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