Are you someone who is fairly committed to your workout routine? Do you exercise regularly or miss only a few classes? Do you find that you are not seeing the results you should be seeing given the effort you put in?

If those are things you relate to, here are 6 things that people like you commonly do that can ruin a good workout plan and our suggestions on how you can work around them:

 

1.Not having a clear vision

It is important to know exactly what it is that you are working towards – General fitness? Weight loss? Muscle building? Defining your goals and not treating exercise as random movements on a daily basis will go a long way in defining your workout.

 

2.Eating too much after a workout or eating too little in general

It is a given that you will be hungry after a tiring workout – however, eating too much and gorging on food and especially junk food after a workout can completely negate the good effects a healthy workout will have. Ensure you are very conscious of your pre and post workout eating routine to make the best of your workout!

The same way if you are on a “diet” thinking that it is the best thing you can do while working out, beware because even eating very little can be detrimental to your fitness goals. Ensure you eat enough and you eat healthy to supplement your training in the right way.

 

3.Not drinking enough water

Water has a huge impact on your performance levels and surprisingly it is not just about being dehydrated; water also aids weight loss! Ensure you drink enough water through the day!

 

4.Over-training

Those who are enthusiastic about training often make this mistake – over-training! Ensure that you are giving your body enough rest to recoup from training because this is very crucial for your body to actually experience the good effects of training.

 

5.Not including variety

Doing the same routine over and over again will kill your workout! It is important to include a good mix of cardio, strength training, and different exercises to ensure your workout gives you maximum impact.

 

6.Being distracted during a workout

Whether it is your phone or it is just you thinking about office while you are doing your reps – they are absolute no-nos during your workout! Being fully present mentally at an exercise class is as and if not more important as showing up.

 

References

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/mindandbody/6-surprising-habits-that-ruin-your-workouts/ar-AAo3eTY?index=1&li=BBoPWjQ

https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-habits-that-could-wreck-your-fitness-goals