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Personal fitness is becoming more important to incorporate in your everyday life; no matter how little or how much time you have. Working out with the proper mindset and proper techniques is mandatory. Make sure you avoid the common mistakes which can lead to injuries.
Worrying About Getting a Lot of Exercise
This is the greatest sin in exercising for personal fitness; it is the reason many people still do not exercise regularly. Many people are waiting for the perfect time in their lives when they can spend hours exercising. Unfortunately, that time never comes.
Engaging In Exercises That Do Not Fit Into Your Lifestyle
The fastest path to failure in developing a personal fitness exercise schedule for yourself is to stick to what you do not enjoy doing. First determine your personal preferences and stick to it.
Working Out With a Full Stomach
It is extremely dangerous to engage in a vigorous exercise with a full stomach. The weight of food on the bowel can cause serious damage if you exercise with a lot of food in your stomach. Bear in mind that the digestive system is delicate and thus should not be stressed. However, do not have to limit your food to always being hungry; its okay to eat; a light glass of water, juice or milk is enough before exercise. The golden rule is that working out should be done before food.
Swimming Alone
Swimming is an excellent personal fitness exercise, but it requires a little caution. Even the best swimmers sometimes get drowned. If you are a bad swimmer, avoid swimming unless a lifeguard is present. Good swimmers also should always ensure that they swim only when other people are present.
Exercising Inconsistently
The results of personal fitness exercise are rarely seen unless exercise is done consistently. Engaging in short bouts of exercise (about 10 minutes each) is more useful than occasional strenuous workout.
Taking Exercise as Only a Short Phase of Life
Fitness is meant to be lifelong habits. The benefits of personal fitness are limitless. In fact, previous injuries or problems you have recovered from while exercising can return once your fitness level changes.
Engaging In a New Program without Telling Your Doctor
This is especially important for those who have health challenges. It is always good to let your doctor know when you are beginning a new exercise program.
Finally, remember that exercising is one of the few things in life that benefit you (alone) directly, second to food. So, take the time to build a habit of exercising regularly.
