Based on the market research results of the American Council on Exercise, review the 10 most common fitness fatalities to avoid:

Insufficient stretching

Regardless of whether you plan to take a brisk walk or swim 10 miles, stretching is a critical aspect of exercise. Two to three minutes of stretching is necessary to help lengthen the connective tissue which surrounds the muscle fibers of each muscle group. Moreover, stretching will help maintain mobility so the body has an improved ability to perform each movement during fitness training. Most importantly, stretching is essential to prevent injuries.

Lifting in excess

Muscles do not develop overnight. It takes more than a couple of work-outs to grow active muscles. Lifting excessive weights can lead to injuries. Using the appropriate amounts of weight is just as important as the form the exercises are executed.

Poor Posture

When the body maintains inappropriate posture during physical activity, it defeats the purpose of exercise. As a result, all muscles are not properly used which allows for injuries. Additionally, when exercises are executed in a slumped position, the body is easily fatigued.

Over-exertion

A common mistake amongst fitness enthusiasts transpires when a couple days of exercise have been missed. People have a tendency of overcompensating in an effort to make up for the missed work-outs. To avoid the fatality, resume a fitness regimen gradually and moderately during each subsequent training session.

Dehydration

Another fatality exercisers make is failure to keep the body hydrated. Many people associate not drinking water as a way of proving their athletic endurance. When the body is deprived of fluids, it impacts the physical performance and can lead to dehydration. Eight – 8 ounces of water are needed daily. During exercise, water should be ingested every 20 minutes.