Fitness Guide for Beginners in Greenville, North Carolina

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The first step to improve your body and mind is to start exercising. A regular workout routine can be quite exciting and overwhelming at the same time but unfortunately some people become frustrated even before they see any good results. This is not really surprising given the common mistakes that many people make with their chosen training program.

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Want to get the best results from your health and fitness training? Whether you work out in a small gym or large fitness center, avoid these nine common mistakes.

1.       Going it alone – Most people join gyms or fitness clubs alone, without any help or anyone to hold them accountable. But you’ll have better results when you work with someone. If possible, find a friend to accompany you or hire a professional trainer, someone who can monitor your progress and give advice. If you are going to the gym alone, at least find a spotter.

2.       Not having a plan – Many people join a gym with no specific plan for how they want to get results. Most fitness centers will have a staff of employees or trainers to help develop a plan that is both safe and beneficial for you.

3.       Pushing yourself too hard – Trying too much too soon can cause you serious injury. Most doctors and personal trainers advise the best improvement should be done in small doses—usually no more than ten percent in a week. Don’t be in too much of a rush!

4.       Not pushing yourself hard enough – You want to feel a sense of accomplishment, especially in the beginning. After working out at the health club for a few weeks or a month, you should see some progress. If the workout becomes too easy, consider taking it up a notch. You’ll be surprised what you can do if you push yourself even if just a little.

5.       Not taking the right enough breaks – Muscles and tendons need time to breathe. Failure to take an appropriate break after a strenuous workout can cause you serious injury. If a break is too short, your muscles may not have had enough time to prepare for the next workout. On the other hand, if a break is too long, your muscles begin to relax and are unprepared for further work. Ask your fitness center staff for suggestions.

6.       Not drinking enough water – Water is as essential to the body during a workout as motor oil is to a car engine. It’s vital for regulating temperature and transporting nutrients and waste throughout the body. So make sure to bring a bottle of water to the gym or use the water fountain most fitness centers have available.

7.       Improper breathing – Many gyms trainers and nutritionists would never recommend holding your breath while exercising, as holding your breath without breathing can cause dizziness or even lead to unconsciousness. The typical rule of thumb is to breathe in when resistance is lowered or pulled toward the body and to breathe out when resistance is raised or moved away from the body.

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8.       Not doing the exercise correctly – When you use exercise equipment at a gym or health club, be sure to read the instructions carefully. Make sure to adjust the machine according to your height, weight, arm, or leg length.

9.       Not having the right equipment – Working out in tight gym clothes can hinder flexibility, while loose clothes can get in the way. Make sure to find elastic pants or shorts, cotton shirts, and, perhaps most important, invest in good quality athletic shoes.

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