{"id":12777,"date":"2018-11-26T14:25:12","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T22:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com\/?p=12777"},"modified":"2018-12-11T10:28:52","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T18:28:52","slug":"just-getting-into-fitness-avoid-these-common-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeandhealth.org\/lifestyle\/just-getting-into-fitness-avoid-these-common-mistakes\/1412777.html","title":{"rendered":"Just Getting Into Fitness? Avoid These Common Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lots of people decide\u00a0to become more active\u00a0to achieve\u00a0a fitness goal such as losing weight or adding muscle \u2013 especially when the new year looms and they want to make a change. They are dedicated but\u00a0can make some common mistakes. Hopefully, this article will help you avoid those mistakes so you can get a good start towards your goal.<\/p>\n

Mistake #1: Going “too hard, too soon”<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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This is a very common mistake. The resulting stress on your muscles can cause you to be so sore that you cannot move and might not be able to finish out the week’s workouts.\u00a0Not only will your body not be able to recover properly, but working out can become mentally draining and discouraging. This is a big problem when one of the most important aspects of beginning a fitness journey is consistency.<\/p>\n

You have to learn to enjoy the process. If you lose your motivation before you even start, you will never achieve your goal. Also, if you are not ready for that level of difficulty, injury can\u00a0occur. This can set you back or cause you to quit altogether.\u00a0Make sure to ease into any fitness journey. Start out focusing more on bodyweight exercises, smaller durations of cardio, and flexibility\/mobility. Then, work your way into weighted exercises or longer durations of cardio.<\/p>\n

Mistake #2:\u00a0<\/strong>Not working on flexibility and mobility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is another big mistake. Flexibility is\u00a0the ability of the muscles to stretch, while mobility incorporates everything that affects the joints\u2019 mechanics\u00a0and range of motion.\u00a0I know it doesn\u2019t seem like stretching and doing mobility exercises will help you lose weight or help you gain muscle, but they contribute to the longevity of training, which should be an important part of any person\u2019s fitness goal.<\/p>\n

Again, consistency is key.\u00a0If you can’t properly get into a position or hold correct form without any weight, you sure can’t do it with weight.\u00a0If you have some form of tightness causing you to compensate during each step of your run, this will lead to improper mechanics and eventually injury.\u00a0A proper warm up and intelligently incorporated flexibility and mobility work are necessary for any fitness plan.<\/p>\n

Mistake #3: Changing your diet too much, too fast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to nutrition, people usually make the mistake of changing their diet too much, too fast. They\u00a0tend to cut\u00a0too many calories\u00a0when trying to lose weight, or add\u00a0too many\u00a0if they are trying to gain muscle. A better way would be to find out how many calories you are eating right now and track your weight. Find a calorie amount where your weight stays relatively consistent. Once you find a calorie level where your weight stays consistent, substitute\u00a0healthier choices for any junk food or processed food.\u00a0Make a gradual transition. You want it to be something sustainable.<\/p>\n

Just as you don\u2019t want to start working out too hard, you don\u2019t want to eat in a way that\u2019s not possible\u00a0to maintain.\u00a0Once you have\u00a0transitioned out the unhealthy foods, you can then start changing the amount, whether that be increasing or decreasing calories.<\/p>\n

Mistake #4: Making sweating and soreness your main goal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Finally, sweating and feeling sore should not be the main goal. You can add muscle without being sore. You can burn calories without being drenched in sweat. The main goals\u00a0should be holding correct form, staying healthy,\u00a0and progressing a little each week.\u00a0There are so many ways to be\u00a0active. Cardio has many forms and there are millions of resistance training programs out there. You have to pick something you enjoy. If you find enjoyment in your workouts, you will be more likely to stick with it and see long-term results.<\/p>\n

It’s all about safety,\u00a0longevity, and consistency.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make your workout routine a\u00a0progression, don\u2019t kill yourself the first week. Incorporate proper warm-ups, flexibility, and mobility work to ensure a long and healthy fitness journey. Make small changes over a period of time in your diet to create a sustainable eating habit. Learn to enjoy the fitness process. I promise you\u2019ll like the results! I hope these tips\u00a0help lead you to an exciting and successful entrance into the fitness lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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