20 Mistakes that can Sabotage your Workout Results

January 27, 2001

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1. Incorrectly following correct form, or correctly following incorrect form

2. Not using a mirror to monitor your form

3. Using weights too heavy for you because you're following the

instructor's choice of weight

4. Working out too hard too soon: not easing into your program if you're

just starting after a break

5. Refusing to miss a workout when you are sick

6. Not having enough variety in your workouts: no balance of cardio,

strength & flexibility

7. Not previewing a workout

8. Not cooling down long enough from aerobics: standing still when your

heartrate is still high

9. Not allowing enough time recovery between weight workouts -- 2 days

after moderate workout, 3 days after more intense weight work

10. Poor choice of step height relative to the speed of the music and the

complexity of the choreography

11. Over-training: using weights for back-to-back workouts; doing high

intensity, high impact cardio workouts day after day

12. Over-stretching beyond your flexibility in an attempt to follow the

instructor

13. Skipping the stretching at the end of a workout because you're in a hurry

14. Wrong footwear: trying to go barefoot for aerobics or toning because

you're at home and you like being barefoot, wearing old shoes with worn

out support or cushioning, wearing the wrong type of shoes for the activity

15. Trying to make up for lost time by doubling up on workouts

16. Going for the " burn " in every workout

17. Continuing to work out with joint pain, but not consulting a doctor

18. Using too high a step for step-ups

19. Working out too hard too often, not allowing for a rest day (or at

least an easy day) each week

20. Not feeling satisfied with your workouts unless you are sore for a few

days afterwards

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