Committed to physical activity? Great, but watch out for common mistakes that even it-minded people make.
- No warmup, little pre- and post-stretching, no cool-down. Warming up, then stretching prepares your heart and muscles for the core of your workout. Cool-down brings your heart rate down gradually and keeps your muscles from feeling stiff.
- Intensity: too much or too little. Forget “no pain, no gain.” Longer, moderate exercise usually gives more fitness and healthy weight benefits; soreness often leads to quitting.
- Drinking too little. Drink enough to stay hydrated and move at your physical best. The best fluid replacer: plenty of water!
- Equipment misuse. Jerking or lifting too much weight can cause injury and pain. Slow, controlled movement and progressive strength training are safer and more effective.
Simple reminders for today’s workout:
- Drink enough.
- Warm up, then stretch for 10 minutes; cool down and stretch for 10 minutes.
- Try to fit in 60 minutes of moderate activity today—even if you need to do it in smaller intervals.
- Use equipment properly. Ask for advice if you need to.
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