11 fitness mistakes
Everybody loves lists, am I right? Here are 11 of the most common mistakes out there:
1. Listening to the uninformed
There are people out there with proven systems for achieving results. Very rarely do they hang out on internet forums. Seek out experts, not just random people with an opinion.
2. Having no plan
Showing up to the gym and winging it is the equivalent of #1 with you as the uninformed party.
3. Not knowing your goals
If your priority is strength development, running marathons is a bad idea. If your priority is fat-loss, opening up with a set of biceps curls is poor use of your time. Choose your goals first and the methods second.
4. Substituting volume for intensity
If your workouts are ineffective, you probably need to make them more challenging, not add more of the same. If your job only paid $3.00 an hour, you wouldn’t look for an extra shift, you would look for a new job.
5. Not factoring in nutrition
The old adage is that you can’t outrun a doughnut. No amount of training can compensate for terrible nutrition
6. Inconsistency
Three 30 min. workouts per week trump one epic workout every two weeks. Exercise is like a drug and its dosage should be spread out.
7. Addressing only one aspect of fitness
There are multiple aspects to fitness, from absolute strength and power to mobility. The ability to squat a thousand lbs. is more impressive when you can handle two flights of stairs. The ability to place well in a triathlon is more impressive when you can pull yourself out of a well. Balance is important.
8. Running to get fit instead of getting fit enough to run
The sheer number of injuries among runners make it clear that most people need a base in strength, movement and technique before they begin pounding the pavement.
9. Ignoring structural balance
If your body is out of balance, you will develop dysfunction and pain which will, in turn, reduce your performance. To put it simply, for every push there should be a pull; right and left should be equal. Since your lifestyle may take you out of balance, your program should be designed to act as a counter-balance.
10. Majoring in the mior
It doesn’t matter which exercise is best for your popliteus — get out there and perform a functional lower body movement. If you experience compensation or pain, make an appointment with a physio.If all systems are go, your popliteus will probably take care of itself.
11. Not addressing soft-tissue
Training or lifestyle can both cause soft-tissue restrictions that impede movement. If you’re not having these taken care of via massage or other modes of therapy, you substantially increase your risk for pain and dysfunction
GG
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I love lists! Thanks Geoff!
22.06.2010, 6:24 amGreat blog! Really enjoy the blogs and updates via FB.
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