Frequent Exercise Oversights and Obstacles:
Suzie Cooney, CPT
Suzie Trains Maui
1. Forgetting to Cool Down After Your Workout
Before you head to the locker room or hop in your car after your last set, remember your body needs to get to a semi normal state and cool down. 
Simply some light stretching of the main muscle groups (hip flexors, outer thighs, chest, shoulders and ankles) not only increases blood flow and circulation to reduce muscle soreness, but it also helps attain better posture and alignment. Or you can walk slowly on the treadmill; ride the stationary bike for 5 minutes.
2. Drinking Cold Water During Your Workout
We all know it’s important to hydrate before, during and after our workouts—but you may not know that room-temperature water better hydrates the body than cold water.
3. Doing the Same Thing Each Time – Mix It Up!
If you see the same guy in the same corner doing the same bicep curl, do not do this. By mixing up the variables of your routine, for example, starting with a lighter weight the first set, and ending a little heavier is a great way to approach your set. Also remember to train a particular muscle as many different ways you safely, know how. If you don’t mix it up, your body will NOT get the results you desire.
4. Training Is Accumulative:
If you have 10 minutes here 10 minutes there, it all adds up. Do not let your goals suffer if your day goes not the way you planned or if your scheduled workout time is interrupted. Do not use “I don’t have enough time” as an excuse.
5. Working out Every Day
Everyone deserves a little rest. If you don’t allow your body to recover and repair itself, you could risk the effects of over-training and become injured. I’ve seen this happen even to the best of athletes. Know your limits and use common sense. Pain is not gain.
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