Skipping The Warm Up

Many people get right into their workout without warming up or stretching. However, that is something that you will need to avoid doing. If you skip the warm up, then you will be much more likely to get injured while you are exercising. Warming up allows your muscles to loosen up, and it also prepares your body for the demands of exercise.

Not Consuming Enough Water

You will need to drink water before, during and after exercise. You can very quickly become dehydrated if you work out without consuming enough water. Inadequate water intake can also cause muscle soreness and cramping. The average person needs to drink between eight and 10 cups of water per day. However, if you exercise for long periods of time, then you will need to drink at least 12 cups of water.

Skipping The Cool Down

You should spend at least five minutes cooling down after you exercise. Cooling down allows your blood pressure, heart rate and temperature to return to normal. It also helps prevent lactic acid and other substances from building up inside of your body. This will help prevent muscle soreness. You may experience sudden dizziness if you do not cool down after you exercise.

Lifting Too Much Weight

Many men think that lifting more weight will help them get the results that they want faster. On the contrary, you will be more likely to get injured if you lift weights that are too heavy. If you cannot lift the weight without jerking your body, then it is too heavy.

Using Incorrect Form

Even if you work out consistently for months, you probably will not get the results that you want if you are using incorrect form. You are also more likely to suffer a serious injury. If you are unsure about how to perform a particular exercise, then it is best to ask a coach or personal trainer.

Pushing Yourself Too Hard

Many men live by the “no pain, no gain” principle. While it is true that pushing yourself past your comfort zone can get the results that you want, you are bound to suffer an injury if you push yourself too hard. If you become disoriented, have trouble breathing or experience dizziness while you are exercising, then you are most likely pushing yourself too hard.

Doing The Same Routine For Months

If you want to get the most out of your workouts, then you will have to change up your routine. Performing the same exercises every day leads to boredom. It can also cause you to plateau. A plateau is a point in an exercise program where you are not seeing any progress. Not only will you need to perform different exercises, but you will also need to modify the intensity and duration of your workouts.

Skipping the warm up, cool down, using incorrect form, not drinking enough water, lifting weights that are too heavy and performing the same routine for months are some of the mistakes that men commonly make when they are exercising. Rectifying workout mistakes will increase your chances of getting the results that you want.

Eric Martin is a life and personal coach for the Nashville Stars and he works with professional athletes as a psych coach