Exercise is like driving a car; there is a wrong way and a right way to do it. When you do it right, you get from A to B in one piece. Do it the wrong way and you can end up flat on your back recovering from injury. Anecdotally, most of us are guilty of exercising the wrong way at some point and we have the scars and niggling injuries to prove it.

Date:   1/23/2010 3:39:44 AM ( 14 y ago)

Exercise is like driving a car; there is a wrong way and a right way to do it. When you do it right, you get from A to B in one piece. Do it the wrong way and you can end up flat on your back recovering from injury. Anecdotally, most of us are guilty of exercising the wrong way at some point and we have the scars and niggling injuries to prove it. It's easy to make mistakes when you exercise. Often it's because we haven't been trained in the proper techniques, and occasionally it's because we just don't pay close enough attention to what we are doing. In either case, mistakes in exercise can be counter-productive to your goals and harmful to your body.

When one exercises, they want to make sure that they are getting the most out of it by receiving the best benefits that come from the routines that they practice. It must be noted that there are right ways to exercise as there are wrong ways. Many people mistakenly believe that as long as they get their adrenaline pumping and blood flowing they are correctly performing their exercises. This is a huge misconception that must be corrected. There are plenty of errors that people make while performing their exercise and they should be promptly notified. Below, we have identified what we feel to be some key exercise mistakes made by people:

• Not stretching enough
  

  It's always a good idea to stretch for a few minutes prior to exercise, especially concentrating on the muscles that will be used during the fitness activity. Most importantly, spending time stretching after a workout for about 8-10 minutes, you will reap major benefits. Muscles that are flexible are far less likely to be injured than tight ones.

• Poor Technique or form
  

  Using incorrect form can lead to injury. Examples include: letting the knee extend beyond the toes during a lunge or squat; using momentum to lift heavy weights; not exercising through a full range of motion will produce less-than-optimal results. To learn proper form, it's helpful to invest in a few sessions with a certified Personal Trainer.

• Incorrect Machine Set-up
  

  Exercise equipment is adjustable and it's important that you set it up to fit you before you use it. If you don't know how, ask a staff person. Using poorly adjusted equipment is a set-up for injury.

Read the entire article at Common Exercise Mistakes

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