5 Ways You Are Ruining Your Workouts

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So, you are starting to work out a little more and have been busting your guts for the past couple of months – but you aren’t making any progress. Sound familiar? If so, you might be making one of these common mistakes. If you want to achieve your fitness goals, take a look at these easy mistakes to make – and put them right to see better results.

You don’t do core

When you are starting out on a new fitness regime, it can be easy to avoid doing core exercises. They can be tough, and many people will duck out of them altogether, or not put in the effort. The trouble is, your entire level of fitness all comes from your core strength. Yes, there will be pain, and, for sure, it’s going to be tough. But, sort out your core and you will see gains in almost every other area.

You are consuming the wrong food

A lot of people start out a new fitness regime with the best intentions, but old habits soon slip back into play. And, even if you are sticking to your workouts, it’s your diet that can trip you up. Regarding losing weight, running at a calorie deficiency is the most efficient method – even without working out. But, of course, you also have to consume the right food to promote muscle growth. So, in some cases, you might not be eating enough. Make sure you understand which foods build your muscles and include them in your diet.

You don’t drink enough water

Water will help you break through many of your fitness barriers. First of all, it helps you work out better and gives you the hydration you need to push yourself to your limits. It also keeps hunger at bay, because it fills your stomach before and after meals. Try adding some fruit infusions to your water, too. According to Fitness Must Haves, the right ingredients can even boost your metabolism. As we all know, a faster metabolism can lead to more efficient weight loss.

You don’t push it

You have to push yourself to your absolute limits if you want your workouts to be effective. You start off well, but you can often plateau quickly, and that’s when you stop getting the results you need. One way of addressing this is to change your programs on a regular basis. Don’t stick to the same exercises for too long. But, at the same time, don’t swap around too much so that your workouts are ineffective. There is a delicate balance to strike, so see a professional trainer if you are struggling to get to grips with it.

You don’t ‘do’ recovery

When you work out, your body isn’t building muscle. It’s only after the event when your body is recovering – that you will make your gains. It is vital that you allow your body the recovery time that it needs. Go out on drive and enjoy the music but make sure that get to bed and sleep, rather than stay up all night partying. Always make sure you don’t miss out on your meals, which are essential for providing your body with the right nutrients. Your post-workout routine is even more important than the workout itself – so get it right.

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