Common Mistakes While Working Out At Home

There are a record number of people who are working out at home.

And this is great—because you’re continuing your training, and getting closer to your goals.

But there’s one thing that may be not-so-great about working out from home:

Injuries.

The truth is…there may be more injuries occurring from home workouts than ever before. And this could be limiting the results you’re getting from your lifting routines.

So how can you exercise at home, not get injured, and keep working towards your goals?

Just follow the 5-step process below:

1. Incorrect Form

If you’re lifting weights, then it’s very important that you maintain correct form. This is important for keeping injuries from derailing your results. Spend some time watching videos, and record yourself doing the exercises. Once completed, you can go back and check your video against the video you’re watching to see if there are changes you can make. If you see issues, just readjust and try again.

2. You Skip Your Warm Up

The warm up is by far the most important component to any workout. It increases blood flow to the working muscles, and prepares your body for what’s to come. Skipping the warm often leads to injuries, which can be a major setback in your program.

3. Going To Heavy

If you think that “going heavy” is the only way to see results, think again. A recent study showed you can get the same results using lighter weights to failure, as you would lifting heavier weights. Lifting heavy can add too much resistance to your body, which can lead to poor form, and injuries. Start with lighter weights and gradually increase your resistance as you get used to the weight.

4. You Not Adjusting

If you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your home workout, you need to gradually adjust the resistance. That doesn’t mean lifting heavy (see above), it means you need to gradually increase your weights to give your body a new stress to overcome. This will make you stronger, build more endurance, and get you closer to reaching your goals.

5. Hire a Trainer

You may be wondering why hiring a trainer made the list. It’s simple: a trainer can design a workout that you can do at home. AND…they can work with you virtually to be sure you’re doing the exercises correctly. No need to hit the gym…just hop on a Zoom or Facebook session, and get instructions from your trainer on how to execute each exercise correctly, so you can stay injury-free.

There are some common mistakes people make when they workout at home. And it could lead to injuries, which could set you back in your program. But if you’re able to fix those mistakes, you could get better each time you work out. If you have a few dumbbells, but you’re unsure where to get started, contact us today, and see just how we can help.

Coach Aaron

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