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3 Things You Shouldn't Do Before You Exercise

 

Every time you hit the gym, you most probably get there thinking you're going to make the most of your effort by performing beyond what you usually do. Of course, who doesn't want to get the best out of each session they spend in the gym? Unfortunately, what a lot of people don't know is that what you do in the gym isn't the only thing that matters; there are a lot of practices that happen before a workout that could actually have a negative effect on your session. So be sure to steer clear of these 3 things you shouldn't do before you exercise to make the most of every last drop of sweat.

 

1.            Forgetting to Stretch - This is always something you'll hear from your trainer or coach from GMB Fitness, and they do remind you of this for very good reasons. stretching before you work out allows you to prepare your body for what's to come. A cold muscle might not be ready for that heavy lifting, and so stretching it will wake it up and tell it, hey, it's time to get working. Forgetting to stretch could cause serious aches, pains, and even injuries depending on the extent of your workout.

 

2.            Eating Too Much – Specialists on Bodyweight Exercise say that you should eat a good pre-workout meal before you hit the gym so you have the right nutrition and sustenance to keep you going through the routine. However, all too often, people make the mistake of eating the wrong food and the wrong amount. The thing about a pre-workout meal is that it should be packed with protein so your muscles have the right micro nutrients it needs to grow and improve. Anything other than that is just extra weight waiting to happen. Plus, eating too much before you hit the gym could slow you down and counteract your intentions in the first place.

 

3.            Oversleeping - If you're not the kind of person who likes to visit the gym first thing in the morning, you probably do it some time in the afternoon. But because you might not be feeling fully rested by that time, you might decide to start your session after an afternoon nap. While napping for 20-30 minutes before your workout can be a good way to give yourself that extra dose of energy, some specialists say that oversleeping could work against you. if you sleep more than just the usual powernap span, you might find yourself feeling even more tired once you finally get to lifting those weights.

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