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The Biggest Fitness Mistake

By Hut Allred

We all know that exercising has many benefits. It can help you to lose weight, tone and tighten, get back in shape, and target health problems such as high blood press, cholesterol, and diabetes, not to mention others etc…. But who would think that there could be a wrong way to exercise? Any kind of exercise is better than no exercise. Right?

While any type of exercise might be better than no exercise at all, there are fitness mistakes that can in one way or another keep you from getting the ultimate benefits from your workout routine. As a fitness trainer myself I see these mistakes all the time, especially when someone is just getting started with a new workout routine.

The biggest fitness mistake that I see is when people set unrealistic goals for themselves. Many people when they first come to the gym are really motivated and excited to start their workout routine. This is all great, but the problem is that many people expect too much, too soon, hoping to get dramatic results in a couple of workouts, it just doesn’t work that way. Gaining all that weight or getting out of shape didn’t happen overnight, so what makes you think you can get rid of it overnight.

Setting unrealistic goals is a recipe for failure. It’s natural to want to drop those extra 40 pounds in a month, but that’s an unrealistic goal. Not only can setting unrealistic goals discourage you from wanting to work out, but it can also increase the chance of injury involved when working out if you’re in too much of a hurry.

I ask all of my clients what they hope to achieve before committing to a workout program. It’s easier to stick to a workout routine when you set goals that you know you can achieve. It’s like learning to walk before you can run. You set a small goal and once you achieve it, you set a larger goal. Having a sense of accomplishment is one way to stay motivated, it makes you feel good about yourself and helps inspire you to the next level.

Nothing is more defeating than setting goals that are unattainable and when you first start to workout you’re there because you want to feel better about yourself, not worse, so in order to avoid this pitfall you need to start your workout program at a pace that you can keep up with.

Avoid the biggest fitness mistake by talking to someone who is familiar with customizing workout routines, such as a fitness trainer. Fitness trainers are great motivational tools as well as being knowledge in the area of exercise and nutrition. They can help you set up a workout routine that will enable you to achieve your goals.

Working out with someone who knows what they’re doing will help you get started on the right foot. If you find a workout routine that suits your needs you’ll be more inclined to stay with the program and achieve those realistic goals that you set for yourself.

About the Author:

Hut Allred is the President of New Wave Fitness. Inc. located in Dallas, TX. His company provides in home personal fitness coaching throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. His website is www.bestdallaspersonaltrainer.com